Deputy Chief of Crime Victims Assistance Bureau - job 1 of 2

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.
In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks an experienced Deputy Chief of Crime Victims Assistance Bureau.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Crime Victims Assistance Bureau (CVAB), housed within the Special Victims Division of the Office, is seeking a Deputy Chief. Reporting to the CVAB Chief, and working collaboratively with CVAB’s other Deputy Chief, the Deputy Chief will help manage and oversee the Office’s in-house victim services program, which provides direct, concrete, and therapeutic services to crime victims throughout Bronx County and makes referrals when appropriate.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Assist the Chief and other Deputy Chief with the oversight of a multi-site Bureau with 40+ staff, consisting of managers, advocates, therapists, and specialized components providing victim advocacy, case management, and clinical services.

- Promote sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the diverse Bronx communities.

- Aid in staff supervision, training, and scheduling; performance reviews and preparing reports.

- Advocate in-house and throughout the five (5) boroughs on the complex issues and difficulties faced by crime victims.

- Represent the Office and interact with other governmental agencies and community-based organizations.

- Initiate, organize, and execute Awareness Events throughout the year, as well as large scale internal and external trainings.

- Provide client centered crisis intervention, referrals, and safety planning.

- Maintain and develop trauma-informed care; Assist in integrating and implementing trauma-informed care principles into all facets of program development and delivery to ensure a supportive and empathetic environment for victims and witnesses.

- Liaison with other Supervisory Staff in the BXDA’s Office and external Agencies/Organizations.

- Conduct public presentations and provide direct client services.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify specific needs within different communities.

- Implement measures to ensure a larger and more diverse group of individuals can benefit from CVAB’s services.

- Develop strategies to increase program accessibility for diverse demographics, cultural groups, and special populations; Plan and execute initiatives to extend CVAB’s influence and services.

- Work closely with outreach teams to maximize CVAB’s impact across different sectors.

- Conduct thorough research on target regions to tailor programs according to local requirements.

- If qualified, conduct supervision for LMSW, LCSW, interns and other staff.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- At least five (5) years of supervisory experience.

- An LCSW and/or JD is preferred.

- Proficient in clinical and case management skills.

- Must be able to work collaboratively and independently.

- Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, MS Teams, and Zoom.

- Strong familiarity with New York City agencies, community stakeholders, and governmental functions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Strong collaborative and planning skills.

- Ability to multi-task, handle concurrent assignments, and organize information expeditiously and concisely.

- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff effectively and professionally.

- Knowledge of crime victim advocacy and the criminal justice system.

- Create training content and presentations for government agencies and community-based organizations.

- Proven experience in program development and expansion.

- Strong understanding of diversity and inclusion principles.

- Ability to analyze data and implement strategies based on community needs.

- Passion for making a positive impact and contributing to community development.

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Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and five (5) years of full-time, satisfactory administrative experience in management, in Business or Public Administration, or a related field, including two (2) years in Criminal Justice or a related field; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent.

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.