Outreach Specialist
Outreach Specialist
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Job Description
The Kings County District Attorneys 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 & ReEntry Bureau under the KCRTF GRANT. The Community Resource & ReEntry Bureau addresses the needs and concerns of individuals transitioning from an incarcerationrelated 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 shortterm 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 bachelors 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 GRANTFUNDED.
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 multitask.
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 drivers license in good standing.
Candidates with relevant life experience preferred.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
