What are the responsibilities and job description for the Misdemeanor Case Coordinator position at Manhattan District Attorney?
Job Description
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 :
Level 1 - One (1) year of case work, case management or clinical experience or equivalent.
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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.
About Us
The New York County District Attorney's Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. The Office's Professional Staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial Division, Investigation Division, Special Victims Division, Pathways to Public Safety Division, and Appeals Division, which handles all the Office's matters in state and federal appellate courts.
Professional Staff members perform a variety of key functions for the Office, including supporting the five Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions. Our Professional Staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.
The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical. The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
About the Team
The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve. We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of delivering One Standard of Justice for All.
For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.
Salary : $55,766 - $67,384
