TPA I / Receptionist

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Bronx County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Community Associate to support community outreach and administrative duties in the Bronx.

Primary tasks include providing phone coverage, handling referrals, organizing complaint files, updating tracking logs and databases, and coordinating information between the Civilian Complaint Unit, Detective Investigators and other units to keep cases progressing smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with three years of experience in community work.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to above.

Responsibilities

• Provide phone coverage.
• Assist with case-related administrative functions and referrals.
• Organize and maintain complaint files.
• Update tracking logs and databases and monitor case progress.
• Coordinate information between the Civilian Complaint Unit, Detective Investigators and other units.

Skills

Community work experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

Job Responsibilities

Specific duties includes but not limited to the following:

• Provide phone coverage.
• Assist with case-related administrative functions, including making necessary referrals.
• Organize and maintain complaint files.
• Update tracking logs and databases, preparing documentation and monitoring case progress.
• Coordinate information between the Civilian Complaint Unit, Detective Investigators, and other relevant units.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

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.

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.