Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) Community Partnerships Unit is seeking to hire a Reentry Supervisor to enhance the Office’s efforts to reduce recidivism (particularly violence), among formerly incarcerated people.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with Director, Deputy Director, and other unit supervisors as a cohesive leadership and supervisory team.
• Directly supervise and be responsible for directing the work and goals of the Reentry Coordinator:
  • Assign tasks,
  • Conduct regular meetings with individual staff, and
  • Update Director and Deputy Director on the work and progress of the Reentry Team.
• Develop and maintain expertise on community partners, stakeholders, assets and government resources for reentrants.
• Assist with planning of monthly forums for parolees and probationers.
• Ensure participants are following up with services and resources offered at the forums.
• Assist community and law enforcement agencies in implementation of tangible solutions to reentry process.
• Represent DANY at community and reentry meetings as necessary.
• Educate DANY on reentry related issues.
• Perform related duties and tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Superior organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Performs all assignments in an accurate, professional and expeditious manner.
• Creative problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Resourcefulness, initiative and good judgment essential.
• Working knowledge of reentry process and New York State prison systems preferred.
• Familiarity with incarcerated populations preferred.
• Working knowledge of New York State court and prison systems preferred.
• Must possess a readiness to learn and adapt to rapid changes in technology.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bilingual Spanish speaking ability a plus.
• Experience in successful reentry after prison preferred.
• Experience with focused deterrence strategies a plus.

Commitment:

• One (1) year commitment to the hiring bureau.