What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coordinator position at City of New York?
The Kings County District Attorneys Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all.
KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as an Assistant Coordinator in the Community Resources ReEntry Bureau under the KCRTF Grant. The Community Resource & ReEntry Bureau addresses the needs and concerns of individuals transitioning back to the community from incarceration to the general public who seek assistance with the management of their situations. The bureau utilizes referrals to third parties as its primary method of service delivery.
Under direct supervision with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment the preferred candidate will be responsible for the following :
Job Responsibilities :
Manage communication related to grants.
Ensure that all clients are attaining their reentry related goals.
Support and work collaboratively with case managers.
Review service coordination plans of case managers.
Carry KCRTF participant caseload.
Attend all community and supervision (parole) functions.
Assist in coordinating the daily operations of KCRTF programs and services delivery to clients.
Assist in the preparation of reports for management and stakeholders on program outcomes.
Work collaboratively with case managers and Parole Officers to monitor progress.
Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings preparing documentation and managing correspondence.
Collaborate with community organizations social services agencies and other stakeholders to ensure support for individuals reentering the community.
Support the coordination of events workshops and training sessions for clients and staff.
Oversee a designated caseload alongside program coordination.
Maintain accurate records of client interactions service referrals and progress.
Perform other related duties as needed.
Additional Information
Experience Requirement : At least 1 year of Case Management experience in a similar setting.
Degree Requirement : Bachelors degree in a related field (social work mental health counseling psychology sociology education business liberal arts etc.) with 12 years experience or
Associate degree in a related field (social work mental health counseling psychology sociology education business liberal arts etc.) with 23 years experience.
Familiarity with Criminal Justice population.
Strong communication time management and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Skills :
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a focus on providing excellent client services;
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse population.
Ability to monitor and manage varieties of tasks assigned.
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We do not consider incomplete applications.
NOTE : We will only contact candidates we are considering.
THIS IS A GRANTFUNDED POSITION.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE 56057
Qualifications :
Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to 1 above.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
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Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
