Chief of Crime Victim's Assistance Bureau

The Chief of the Crime Victims Assistance Bureau (CVAB) in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office leads, manages, and administrates the Office’s in-house victim services program, providing direct, concrete, and therapeutic services to crime victims throughout Bronx County and making appropriate referrals. The Bureau, led by the Chief and the Deputy Chiefs, is regularly involved in community engagement and outreach. This high-level position in the Office requires interaction with the District Attorney, the Executive Staff, the Community Affairs Unit, and managers throughout the Office, as well as inter-agency contact and collaboration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Excellent written, oral, and communication skills.
Knowledge and practice of clinical and case management skills.
Experience advocating for an underserved population.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work a flexible schedule.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Ability to navigate a variety of systems.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Administrative:
Provides oversight for a multi-site unit with 30 staff, including managers, advocates, therapists, and specialized components.
Advocates in-house and throughout the 5 boroughs on the issues and complexities crime victims face.
Collaborates with the Center for Court Innovation’s Child Therapy Program, strategically housed near CVAB.
Interview candidates for CVAB vacancies.
Prepares and provides performance evaluations for the Deputy Director(s), Clinical Supervisor, and Satellite Coordinator and reviews performance evaluations for the remaining staff.
Maintains communication and liaisons with ADAs, Bureau Chiefs, Executives, and professional staff throughout the Office.
Develops, Manages, & Maintains grant funding for all CVAB programs:
Identifies gaps in services and is innovative in attempting to fill these gaps.
Researches and explores possible funding opportunities and assists in the application process.
Provides oversight and helps prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for existing funders.
Prepares statistical data and narratives for Office Annual Report, City Council presentations, and Budget requests.
Provides other narratives and program descriptions as needed.
Collaborates with Other Agencies:
Maintains ongoing contact, communication, and collaboration with federal, state, and local entities such as the NYS Office of Victim Services, the Department of Justice’s Office of Victims of Crime, Safe Horizon, Bronx Family Justice Center, and other victim service providers.
Has membership in and attends the Downstate Coalition for Victim Service Providers, NYS Coalition Against
Represents the District Attorney at various meetings and events in the community.
Participates on a variety of planning committees.
Educates and Trains inside and outside the Office
As requested by the District Attorney, the Communications Director and Community Affairs Director present on topics related to crime victim issues.
Prepares and presents educational/informational training/workshops for ADAs, service providers, community groups, and NYC agencies.
Presents at local, state, and national Conferences.
Develops & Spearheads Special Projects and Initiatives
Facilitates and oversees the planning and execution of specialized programs for National Crime Victims' Rights Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Coping with the Holiday’s After Victimization, and the Office’s annual Tree of Angels.
Oversees a primary prevention program for at-risk 8th-grade students to mitigate the possibility of becoming a victim or offender.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master’s degree from an accredited college is required.
10 years of supervisory experience is required.
Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license and know Bronx County.
Must be able to travel.
Flexible work hours.

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.