Program Coordinator/Administrator

The New York City Department of Probation (DOP) helps build stronger and safer communities by working with and supervising people on probation, fostering positive change in their decision-making and behavior, and expanding opportunities for them to move out of the criminal and juvenile justice systems through meaningful education, employment, health services, family engagement and civic participation. We are located in every borough across the City and provide four core services –pre-sentence investigations, intake, diversion and probation supervision. In summary, DOP ensures that people who enter our system are supervised according to their risk level and receive the support and services they need to abide by the law and be an asset to their communities.

This exciting position will be DOP’s primary implementer and liaison with the newly established NYC Center for Credible Messengering (CCM.) The Center is an intersectional and cross-disciplinary consortium focused on expanding knowledge and resources in Credible Messengering: developing and leveraging emerging evidence to engage partners from communities, government, and academia in research and action to expand and enhance applied Credible Messengering; and provide necessary on-going support, training, and certification for Credible Messengers to promote their professional development.

The Program Coordinator/Administrator’s responsibilities include the following:

• Participate in developing planning, recruitment and implementation strategies with respect to all aspects of CCM’s work,

• Play an active and leading role in program design and implementation, working closely with CCM partners, other agencies in the justice system and community-based groups,

• Provide support to stakeholders, new partnerships, and other relationships, as appropriate; including handling logistics for meetings and events,

• Share learning and best-practices with diverse audiences and represent DOP/CCM at various community or key stakeholder programs,

• Develop, proofread and edit reports, agendas and other communications with a special emphasis on social media and develop innovative collateral materials tailored to the needs of the justice-involved population,

• Leverage emerging research to help advance programmatic goals and bring greater cohesion to DOP credible messengering/mentoring strategies

• Act as liaison with DOP management, personnel and staff communicating regularly to increase staff awareness and engagement with new systems and CCM initiatives

• Develop a system for tracking and triaging initiatives and requests so that deliverables are met on time,

• Compile, review and submit metrics and provide evaluation, coordination, and analytic support to initiatives and new projects, working closely with all partners and stakeholders,

• Manage special projects and perform other related duties, as required.

Minimum Qual Requirements

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

Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative to accomplish tasks and solve problems

• Experience working with community-based organizations and/or knowledge and experience with contracts, grants, budgets and other administrative systems

• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and team skills; strong written and oral communication

• Ability to communicate and share information with populations with diverse learning styles and abilities

• Members of the Justice-Involved community are encouraged to apply

To Apply

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

External Applicants: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/

Internal Applicants: Employee Self Service (ESS)

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is not required for this position. However, you must reside in New York State.