JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. 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.
• Conduct supervision for LMSW, LCSW, interns and other staff.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LCSW is required and (5) years of supervisory experience.
• 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.

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: A link will be provided on 3/22/2024, or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 631297.

Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

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.