Deputy Director of Crime Victims Assistance Bureau

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Crime Victims Assistance Bureau (CVAB), housed within the Special Victims Division of the Office, is seeking a Deputy Chief. Reporting to the CVAB Chief, and working collaboratively with CVAB’s other Deputy Chief, the Deputy Chief will help manage and oversee the Office’s in-house victim services program, which provides direct, concrete, and therapeutic services to crime victims throughout Bronx County and makes referrals when appropriate.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Chief and other Deputy Chief with the oversight of a multi-site Bureau with 40 staff, consisting of managers, advocates, therapists, and specialized components providing victim advocacy, case management, and clinical services.

Conduct supervision for LMSW, LCSW, interns and other staff.

Promote sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the diverse Bronx communities.

Aid in staff supervision, training, and scheduling; performance reviews and preparing reports.

Advocate in-house and throughout the five (5) boroughs on the complex issues and difficulties faced by crime victims.

Represent the Office and interact with other governmental agencies and community-based organizations.

Initiate, organize, and execute Awareness Events throughout the year, as well as large scale internal and external trainings.

Provide client centered crisis intervention, referrals, and safety planning.

Maintain and develop trauma-informed care; Assist in integrating and implementing trauma-informed care principles into all facets of program development and delivery to ensure a supportive and empathetic environment for victims and witnesses.

Liaison with other Supervisory Staff in the BXDA’s Office and external Agencies/Organizations.

Conduct public presentations and provide direct client services.

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify specific needs within different communities.

Implement measures to ensure a larger and more diverse group of individuals can benefit from CVAB’s services.

Develop strategies to increase program accessibility for diverse demographics, cultural groups, and special populations; Plan and execute initiatives to extend CVAB’s influence and services.

Work closely with outreach teams to maximize CVAB’s impact across different sectors.

Conduct thorough research on target regions to tailor programs according to local requirements.


QUALIFICATIONS:

LCSW is required and (5) years of supervisory experience.

Proficient in clinical and case management skills.

Must be able to work collaboratively and independently.

Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, MS Teams, and Zoom.

Strong familiarity with New York City agencies, community stakeholders, and governmental functions.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong collaborative and planning skills.

Ability to multi-task, handle concurrent assignments, and organize information expeditiously and concisely.

Ability to communicate with all levels of staff effectively and professionally.

Knowledge of crime victim advocacy and the criminal justice system.

Create training content and presentations for government agencies and community-based organizations.

Proven experience in program development and expansion.

Strong understanding of diversity and inclusion principles.

Ability to analyze data and implement strategies based on community needs.

Passion for making a positive impact and contributing to community development.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and five (5) years of full-time, satisfactory administrative experience in management, in Business or Public Administration, or a related field, including two (2) years in Criminal Justice or a related field; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.