City of New York
Position Title
Diversion Coordinator - Family Court
Employer
City of New York
Location
60 Lafayette Street, New York, NY
Salary
$62,868.00 – $97,593.00
Responsibilities Diversion programs: screen cases to determine eligibility, track youth progress, maintain contact with diversion services, and analyze program success. Identify new diversion opportunities for older youth and the current population, including gang intervention programs.
Build and develop relationships with community groups, community-based organizations, the NYPD, schools, clergy, and elected officials to enhance crime trend understanding and create partnerships that benefit youth and the community. Attend precinct council meetings and conduct school presentations, including anti‑gun violence topics.
Coordinate community events, serving as the office’s coordinator and representative.
Collaborate with victims services, analyze witness feedback surveys sent after case completions, and use findings to improve practice.
Track and identify gang and youth crew affiliation and trends to supplement case investigations and inform service needs in communities.
Help identify precinct‑specific crime trends through data analysis and determine community service needs.
Analyze reasons for case declinations to identify training needs and adjust outreach to victims and witnesses.
Physical Requirements
Lifting and carrying boxes and files; climbing stairs; traveling throughout the City on all types of public transportation, and/or walking in all kinds of weather, often carrying files and other documents.
Travel
This position will require citywide travel and may require travel to other jurisdictions, including within New York State and other areas. Evening work may also be required.
Additional Information
This would be considered a lateral move for candidates who are currently a city employee.
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss the residency requirement with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities related to the duties described above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Ideal Candidate Skills Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and investigative skills.
Critical thinking with the ability to arrive at logical conclusions.
Ability to multitask, take initiative, and function independently under tight deadlines.
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to foster good working relationships within the community and with external community‑based agencies.
Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, juvenile justice and criminal justice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
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Diversion Coordinator - Family Court
Employer
City of New York
Location
60 Lafayette Street, New York, NY
Salary
$62,868.00 – $97,593.00
Responsibilities Diversion programs: screen cases to determine eligibility, track youth progress, maintain contact with diversion services, and analyze program success. Identify new diversion opportunities for older youth and the current population, including gang intervention programs.
Build and develop relationships with community groups, community-based organizations, the NYPD, schools, clergy, and elected officials to enhance crime trend understanding and create partnerships that benefit youth and the community. Attend precinct council meetings and conduct school presentations, including anti‑gun violence topics.
Coordinate community events, serving as the office’s coordinator and representative.
Collaborate with victims services, analyze witness feedback surveys sent after case completions, and use findings to improve practice.
Track and identify gang and youth crew affiliation and trends to supplement case investigations and inform service needs in communities.
Help identify precinct‑specific crime trends through data analysis and determine community service needs.
Analyze reasons for case declinations to identify training needs and adjust outreach to victims and witnesses.
Physical Requirements
Lifting and carrying boxes and files; climbing stairs; traveling throughout the City on all types of public transportation, and/or walking in all kinds of weather, often carrying files and other documents.
Travel
This position will require citywide travel and may require travel to other jurisdictions, including within New York State and other areas. Evening work may also be required.
Additional Information
This would be considered a lateral move for candidates who are currently a city employee.
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss the residency requirement with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities related to the duties described above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Ideal Candidate Skills Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and investigative skills.
Critical thinking with the ability to arrive at logical conclusions.
Ability to multitask, take initiative, and function independently under tight deadlines.
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to foster good working relationships within the community and with external community‑based agencies.
Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, juvenile justice and criminal justice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
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