Reentry Specialist

Job Description

The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has an opening for a Reentry Specialist in its Pathways to Public Safety Division. The Reentry Specialist will provide a range of support to people coming home from a period of incarceration. The Reentry Specialist will also work on events and programming for individuals participating in the New York County Reentry Task Force.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Work closely with New York County Reentry Task Force (NYCRTF) participants and staff. Assist with and attend reentry events and programming specifically addressing the needs of the NYCRTF participants.
- Meet with individuals to assist with reentry planning and connect with services during incarceration and following release. Work with individuals on goal-setting and accessing resources needed for attaining goals, such as education, employment, and housing. Facilitate connections with existing supports in the community.
- Coordinate and facilitate weekend support circles for formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Facilitate support for individuals immediately following release, working closely with the person, their families and community support, and post-release supervision.
- Provide on-going case management and support for participants in DANY reentry programming, including the New York County Reentry Task Force.
- As needed, travel to state and local correctional facilities and coordinate with state and local Corrections staff.
- Handle administrative matters for reentry-related work, including: tracking cases, convictions, and release information for participants in DANY reentry programming and maintaining records in accordance with all laws and rules. Create and maintain documents to track relevant information for the Pathways to Public Safety Division.
- Perform additional tasks as needed.


In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) year’s experience working in reentry programming or equivalent; or
- High school graduation or equivalent and four (4) year’s experience working in reentry programming or equivalent.


Preferred Requirements/Skills:

- Strong understanding of program offerings available to individuals in prison as well as reentry programming available in New York City.
- Superior communication skills, both orally and in writing. This must include the ability to communicate effectively with reentry programming participants, defense attorneys, social workers, and prosecutors, law enforcement and corrections staff, participants’ family members, community members, program partners and community-based organizations, representatives from other government agencies, etc.
- Superior organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Must work well as part of a team.
- Ability to take initiative and creative problem-solving skills are essential.
- Strong attention to detail and high concern for accuracy.
- Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Ability to learn, update, and edit existing proprietary applications, and quickly learn and use various computer systems. Must be skilled in standard computer operating systems and software (Adobe Acrobat, Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with strong ability to learn new software.
- Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions, manage deadlines, and adapt to changes in workflow.
- Excellent judgment.
- Individuals with lived experience are highly encouraged to apply.


How to Apply:

- Apply with a Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript, if applicable.


Hours/Shift:

- Monday - Friday from 9 am - 5 pm, with regular planned time off during the week to enable weekend hours to facilitate support circles.
- Weekend hours will be required to facilitate support circles.
- Some additional evening and weekend hours and some travel.


Additional Information:

- Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

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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.<