Program Coordinator

Department of Correction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) seeks a Program Coordinator in the Division of Programs and Community Partnerships to coordinate re-entry programming delivered by nonprofit partners and DOC staff. Duties include providing group and individual services to incarcerated individuals, and tracking attendance and performance.

The position may work at Outpost Facilities such as Bellevue Hospital and may split time between sites as they become operational.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or related duties.
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of related experience in community work or related duties.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience with at least one year of experience as described in point 1.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate re-entry programming delivered by nonprofit partners and DOC staff.
• Provide group and individual services to incarcerated individuals.
• Track program attendance and performance against targets.
• Develop partnerships with service providers to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Prepare reports and documentation; manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Inter-personal

Analytical

Research

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree (or baccalaureate)

High school diploma + 6 years related experience

Equivalent combination with 1+ year related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the city towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

Collaborating with The NYC DOC has a unique opportunity for a Program Coordinator in the Division of Programs and Community Partnerships. Duties include coordinating re-entry programming delivered by nonprofit partners and DOC staff, providing group and individual services to incarcerated individuals, and tracking program attendance and performance. This specific position may include working at the Department’s Outpost Facilities such as Bellevue Hospital, among other sites. The Program Coordinator assigned to the Outpost Facilities should expect that they may split their time between the multiple sites as they become operational. Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with uniformed staff, nonprofit partners, and DOC staff to coordinate programming and reentry services in designated facilities;
• Using motivation interviewing and other techniques to engage people in custody in reentry services and assess their needs, including employment, housing, and substance use; referring incarcerated individuals to partner organizations for services;
• Conducting group and individual sessions to promote skill development and personal growth;
• Drawing on research and feedback from incarcerated individuals to develop innovative programming;
• Contributing to the development of innovative strategies to maximize program participation and performance;
• Tracking program participation and preparing reports to document activities; evaluating program performance against targets;
• Identifying high-need areas and targeting services appropriately.
• Touring facilities to gain feedback from incarcerated individuals and staff;
• Developing partnerships and collaborative relationships with service providers to ensure smooth service delivery;
• Assisting in the development of short- and long-term plans for reentry programming; researching best practices to inform program improvement; carrying out special projects to support reentry services;
• Preparing presentation materials, reviewing reports and documents, prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook etc.) proficiency;
• Experience in a high-paced environment, with the ability to manage information and distribute appropriately;
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with multiple units and different levels of staff;
• Excellent writing, communication, inter-personal, analytical, research, problem-solving, and organizational skills;
• The candidate must be well-organized, proactive, resourceful, flexible, and able to communicate with staff (at all levels) in a fast- paced environment, meet deadlines, and perform with a high level of professionalism.
• Experience with Justice-Involved or other high-risk populations;
• Bilingual

This position is located on Rikers Island.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. 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.

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.