Outreach Specialist

DISTRICT ATTORNEY KINGS COUNTY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) invites applications for an Outreach Specialist in the Community Resources & Re-Entry Bureau under the KCRTF Grant. The role supports individuals transitioning from incarceration-related environments with case management and direct services.

Under supervision with some initiative, the specialist will conduct intakes, input data, maintain notes, and refer participants to housing, healthcare, and employment services while traveling to NYS

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or related activities.
• Associate degree and two years of social service work experience.
• Grant-funded position with focus on reentry services

Responsibilities

• Facilitate intakes with prospective REENTRY participants.
• Input intake data into the tracking sheet.
• Maintain intake case notes.
• Case conference with other REENTRY staff to refer participants to appropriate services.
• Participate in ongoing case conferences to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Provide short-term individualized case management to participants (housing, healthcare, employment, etc.).
• Conduct outreach at 15 2nd Avenue, DOCCS facility.
• Attend community events and resource fairs to share KCDA REENTRY services.
• Travel to NYS Correctional Facilities to facilitate information sessions and reentry planning sessions.
• Track outreach and reentry planning data at NYS correctional facilities.
• Attend monthly planning with Bureau Chief/Executive or Program Administrator to discuss cases.

Skills

Independent work

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Facilitation

Group outreach

Reentry experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Project management software

Internet research

Driver's license

Life experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree + 2 years social service experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Project management software

Internet research

Job description

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all.

KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as an OUTREACH SPECIALIST in the Community Resources & Re-Entry Bureau under the KCRTF GRANT. The Community Resource & Re-Entry Bureau addresses the needs and concerns of individuals transitioning from an incarceration-related environment and those impacted by the justice system with the case management and direct support services.

Under direct supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the preferred candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Facilitate intakes with prospective REENTRY participants.
• Input intake data into the tracking sheet.
• Maintain intake case notes.
• Case conference with other REENTRY staff to refer prospective participants to appropriate services, including internal referrals to REENTRY services.
• Participate in ongoing case conferences to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Provide short-term individualized case management to participants to support participant success (eg. referrals to housing, healthcare, employment, etc.).
• Conduct outreach at 15 2nd Avenue, DOCCS facility.
• Attend community events and resource fairs partner to share about KCDA- REENTRY services.
• Travel to NYS Correctional Facilities to facilitate information sessions and conduct small group and individualized reentry planning sessions with individuals enrolled in reentry programming.
• Tracking and maintaining data related to outreach and reentry planning at NYS correctional facilities.
• Attend monthly planning with the Bureau Chief/ Executive or the Program Administrator to discuss cases.

Additional Information Candidate must meet the additional requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work, Community Health, Criminal Justice, related field OR
• An associate degree and two years of social service work experience.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding and complex work environment, to carry out complex assignments on time, and to remain flexible in a highly changeable environment.
• Demonstrated ability to respond calmly and thoughtfully to emergencies and to develop solutions in partnership with supervisors and administrators.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Proven experience in facilitation and comfort engaging large groups and working with individuals in smaller settings.
• Experience providing services in prisons, jails, or reentry settings.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, PowerPoint, project management software, internet research
• A valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Candidates with relevant life experience preferred.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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.