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OFFICE ASSISTANT
QUEENS SUPERVISED RELEASE PROGRAM
Posted: 5/7/24
Join our team of professionals seeking to improve the experience of justice involved individuals in the NYC Courts!
About CJA
The New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA) is a not-for-profit service and research organization that operates in partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice. CJA is the City’s main pretrial services agency, combining operations, pilot projects, and research under one roof. CJA utilizes procedural justice practices to provide pretrial services to over 100,000 persons arrested annually in New York City. Information collected about these arrestees and subsequent case processing is maintained in the agency’s internal and externally shared database systems, which are used to conduct descriptive and evaluation research on arrestee characteristics, case processing and court outcomes, and on issues and potential reforms to criminal justice policy in New York City. CJA’s programs operate in the criminal courts and detention facilities 24 hours a day seven days a week within the 5 boroughs of NYC, employing over 270 employees, citywide.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
CJA operates a Supervised Release Program in Queens Criminal Court for individuals of all ages who are charged with felonies and misdemeanors, and who present a substantial likelihood of detention, but are also at risk of failing to appear in court if released on recognizance.
The program, which operates during the day and night court, screens targeted individuals for release, subject to specific conditions including maintaining face-to-face and telephone contact with the program, participating in a screening protocol for substance abuse and mental health issues, and agreeing to program monitoring and reporting of non-compliance, re-arrests and scheduled court appearances.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a great opportunity for a person who is experienced in providing a client-centered approach to our clientele. The Office Assistant will greet clients, answer the telephone, ensure compliance with COVID protocols, oversee the day-to-day operations in the office and support the interdisciplinary team by providing programmatic and clerical support.
Primary Responsibilities:
Purchasing and Supply Management
Other Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess a combination of the following knowledge, skills, and experiences:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Shift/Hours
Full time position (35 hours); with the ability to be flexible (9-5, 10-6, 11-7) dependent on evolving programmatic needs.
LOCATION: Queens, NY
SALARY: $50,000
*Internal Applicants must be in their current role for at least 1 year and in good standing (no disciplinary action within last 90 days) to be eligible apply.
CJA VALUES
Each employee at CJA is guided by these values in our work:
BENEFITS: CJA offers a very generous benefit plan including health, dental and vision insurance, a comprehensive mental health and wellness (EAP) plan, four weeks’ vacation, paid holidays and a retirement plan with employer matching contributions. CJA is also strongly committed to professional learning and development for its staff members and offers staff varied opportunities for learning and development through partnerships and vendor services for web based, in-person professional development training, as well as in-house job training and development.
Note: The person filling this role will need to report to in person work four days a week with one work from home day.
Only those candidates being considered will be contacted.
The New York City Criminal Justice Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CJA is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Full Time
$36k-44k (estimate)
03/08/2023
07/08/2024
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