What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialized Trial Preparation Assistant (TPA) position at BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY?
- BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Posted On: 03/26/2025
- Full-Time
Location
BRONX
- No Exam Required
Department
Support Staff
Salary Range:
$70,100.00 – $70,100.00
Job Description
Job Description
The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.
In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Specialized TPA for the Youth Justice Bureau. The Youth Justice Bureau handles matters for adolescents charged with serious crimes. Many of these adolescents live with mental health issues, often co-occurring with substance use disorders, and numerous other challenges. Where appropriate, the Youth Justice Bureau offers interventions and services which are provided by numerous community-based organizations and agencies.
The Specialized TPA will collect and use data from the Youth Part to provide grant support. Specifically, the TPA will work on tasks like collaborating with external partners to set up data collection, developing a system to manage data internally, looking at data to understand the program's impact, writing reports for review and federal submission, and creating visual presentations for both internal and external audiences.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.
In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Specialized TPA for the Youth Justice Bureau. The Youth Justice Bureau handles matters for adolescents charged with serious crimes. Many of these adolescents live with mental health issues, often co-occurring with substance use disorders, and numerous other challenges. Where appropriate, the Youth Justice Bureau offers interventions and services which are provided by numerous community-based organizations and agencies.
The Specialized TPA will collect and use data from the Youth Part to provide grant support. Specifically, the TPA will work on tasks like collaborating with external partners to set up data collection, developing a system to manage data internally, looking at data to understand the program's impact, writing reports for review and federal submission, and creating visual presentations for both internal and external audiences.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Overseeing projects that track how well programs aimed at reducing youth offenses are working, including developing key metrics and checking data to measure results.
- Under the direction of the Chief and Deputy Chief, monitoring daily activity in the Youth Part and maintaining records.
- Retrieving and maintaining records and working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies regarding programs focused on youth and criminal justice, including tracking outcomes, gathering data, and evaluating effectiveness.
- In collaboration with Bureau management, assisting in the writing of reports on program results, challenges, and recommendations, and creating charts and visuals to clearly communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Working with other teams to identify overlaps in data collection, fill any gaps, and streamline processes for better results.
- Attending training and meetings to stay updated on best practices and share progress on projects.
- Taking on other tasks as needed to help support the Department’s goals.
- All other duties as assigned.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in youth justice, criminal justice, social sciences, public policy, statistics, or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of related experience in data analysis or quantitative research, preferably in a non-profit or public sector setting focused on youth/juvenile or criminal justice policy. - Experience using data analysis and data visualization software preferred. - Experience collecting and reporting data. - Knowledge of the juvenile justice system, juvenile justice data, the criminal justice system, criminal justice data, and/or public policy. - Experience in project management. - Strong analytical and computer skills. - Must be proficient in Excel. - Ability to work independently and multi-task to meet deadlines. - Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with court staff, agency staff, and external agency staff. - Discretion and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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.
Shortlist
Job ID
708039
Title code
56058
Civil service title
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Specialized Trial Preparation Assistant (TPA)
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
198 E161St Street Bronx N.Y.
- Category:Constituent Services & Community Programs
Specialized Trial Preparation Assistant (TPA)
Salary : $70,100
