Reentry Specialist

Job Description

Division/Unit: Pathways to Public Safety Division

Position Title: Reentry Specialist

Civil Service Title: Community Associate

Salary Range: $64,000 - $64,000

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 and will work on events and programming for individuals participating in the New York County Reentry Task Force.

They will manage a variety of reentry-related projects and initiatives, including recruiting for and supporting DANY's Reentry Advisory Council and Inside Criminal Justice (ICJ) program.

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 and other programming for formerly incarcerated individuals.


* Support individuals immediately following release, working closely with the person, their families and community support, and post-release supervision.


* Facilitate the Inside Criminal Justice program (ICJ) at Queensboro Correctional Facility, in close collaboration with academic and Corrections partners.


* Provide on-going case management and support for participants in DANY reentry programming, including the New York County Reentry Task Force and Inside Criminal Justice.


* Recruit new members for DANY's Reentry Advisory Council (RAC), coordinate RAC meetings, and advance RAC goals.


* 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: Maintain a calendar of reentry related events and meetings and promote relevant events within the Office and community.

Create and maintain documents to track relevant information for the Pathways to Public Safety Division.

Submit invoices and keep financial records in accordance with all DANY procedures.


* 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) years of experience working in reentry programming or equivalent; or


* High school graduation or equivalent and four (4) years of experience working in reentry programming or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements/Skills:


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