Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's (DANY) Office Drug Treatment Alternative to Prison (DTAP) program has an opening for a Program Coordinator.  In this position, the Program Coordinator is responsible for providing organizational support to the unit.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interview defendants and ensure appropriate placement in drug treatment programs.
• Monitor defendants’ compliance with treatment mandates; procure reports from facilities regarding each defendant’s progress in order to update the Court; make recommendations to the Court regarding treatment; meet with defendants between court dates; visit treatment facilities.
• Serve as liaison between DANY and local and state agencies.
• Update and maintain DTAP and Judicial Diversion databases and case files.
• Prepare and analyze statistical reports.
• Appear in the court part that monitors compliance with non-DTAP drug treatment dispositions.
• Serve as main Manhattan Misdemeanor Treatment Court (MMTC) paralegal.
• Assist ADAs with miscellaneous paralegal tasks and in trial preparation for non-DTAP cases.
• Serve as back-up to Judicial Diversion program coordinator.
• Attend to other miscellaneous responsibilities relating to Drug Court.

  Qualifications: 

• Paralegal experience a plus.
• Knowledge of the New York County District Attorney’s Office and criminal justice system a plus.
• Computer proficiency required: Microsoft Office (specifically Excel); advanced knowledge of criminal justice investigative internet search techniques.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Educational Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s degree required.