Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an immediate opening for a Program Coordinator in its Case Management Services Unit (CMS). In this position the Program Coordinator is responsible for monitoring defendants sentenced to perform community service through the Alternate Sentencing Unit.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor defendants sentenced to community service as mandated by Criminal Court.
• Ensure defendant compliance with the procedures and regulations pertaining to the programs.
• Conduct defendant interviews.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public, court personnel regarding procedures of the programs.
• Update and manage proprietary in-house databases to track defendant service records.
• Work closely with defendants in various office and courtroom environments.
• Schedule and assign defendants to appropriate programs.
• Testify in court.
• Gather and prepare documents needed to testify on cases.
• Consistently and proactively anticipate and respond to the Assistant District Attorneys' requests for information on community service cases.
• Interpret and explain the procedures and regulations pertaining to the assigned community service programs to the Assistant District Attorneys and the courts.
• Interpret, apply, explain and ensure defendant compliance with the procedures and regulations pertaining to the programs.
• Assigned to work in various court rooms in order to assist with processing cases and data collection.
• Perform related duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Superior interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Ability to demonstrate polite, helpful and knowledgeable attitude to the public promoting a positive image of the office.
• Ability to maintain, update and edit existing and new in-house proprietary databases.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple short-term projects.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment; detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, witnesses, defense attorneys, law enforcement personnel, community residents, community organizations and partners, law enforcement agencies to build institutional relationships a must.
• Ability to prioritize among competing needs and respond quickly to requests for information.
• An understanding of general practices related to legal records management, data protection, and privacy/confidentiality.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin or French strongly preferred.
• Experience in the Criminal Justice System strongly preferred.

Commitment:

• One (1) year commitment to hiring bureau.