What are the responsibilities and job description for the Misdemeanor Case Coordinator position at Manhattan District Attorney's Office?

Division / Unit : Pathways to Public Safety Division

Civil Service Title : Community Associate

Position Title : Misdemeanor Case Coordinator

Salary Range : $55,766 - $67,384

Job Description :

The Pathways to Public Safety Division is seeking a Misdemeanor Case Coordinator. The Pathways Division was created in 2022 to strategically advance our Office’s public safety goals. Pathways is responsible for the Office’s work related to pre-arraignment diversion (Project Reset and Rapid Reset), criminal court treatment dispositions, the felony problem-solving courts, restorative justice practices, reentry and is dedicated to supporting and developing community-based prevention initiatives. The Misdemeanor Case Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with Pathways leadership and Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) to screen appropriate defendants for programming, manage a caseload of misdemeanor programming cases, monitor participant compliance, recommend appropriate interventions, and report treatment outcomes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Manage a caseload of program participants in the misdemeanor problem-solving courts, including Midtown Community Justice Center.
Create organized systems to track misdemeanor cases in treatment courts.
Attend virtual and in-person court appearances.
Coordinate with ADAs in the Pathways to Public Safety Division, Trial Division, and Special Victims Division to ensure the misdemeanor problem-solving court calendars are fully organized and prepared ahead of court appearances.
Attend case conferences and stakeholder meetings, as needed.
Act as a liaison between all stakeholders to ensure participants’ progress and compliance with their treatment plans.
Review reports from service providers regarding participants’ progress and ensure reports are accurate and thorough.
Maintain updated and accurate information in excel spreadsheets and online applications, as trained.
Maintain familiarity with service providers and the treatment landscape in New York City.
Develop an expertise in relevant evidence-based practices by attending trainings and other professional development opportunities.
Demonstrate good judgment and offer valuable insight when analyzing challenging cases.
Demonstrate high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
Work on specialized projects, as required.

In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college; and

Case work, case management or clinical experience or equivalent with one of the following years of experience : Level 1 - One (1) year of case work, case management or clinical experience or equivalent. Level 2 - Two (2) years of case work, case management or clinical experience or equivalent. Level 3 - Three (3) years of case work, case management or clinical experience or equivalent. Level 4 - Four (4) years of case work, case management or clinical experience or equivalent. Level 5 - Five (5) years of case work, case management or clinical experience or equivalent.

Master’s degree in related field can count towards two (2) years of experience.

Preferred Requirements / Skills :

Bilingual Spanish-speaking.

Master's degree in social work, social sciences or CASAC credentialing.

Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills are essential.

Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes in workflow.

Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow directions and apply established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Ability to learn, update, and edit existing proprietary applications and quickly learn to use various computer systems.

Ability to interact and communicate (orally and in writing) with all levels of staff, court representatives, law enforcement representatives and program participants.

Knowledge of the social service landscape in New York City.

Familiarity with the concepts of Risk-Need-Responsivity, procedural justice, and problem-solving courts.

Demonstrated commitment to and / or interest in the use of rehabilitative services within the criminal justice system to promote public safety and behavioral change.

Salary : $55,766 - $67,384

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