Program Specialist
- Pay
- $72,298 per year
- Location
- New York City, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 20 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Clerical and administrative support
- Database and tracking system management
- Document preparation and organization
- Communication with courts and agencies
Also useful
- Experience in legal, governmental, or non-profit settings
- Familiarity with criminal justice or problem-solving court processes
- Experience with case management systems
About the role
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 experienced and enthusiastic Program Specialist. The Community Justice Bureau's (CJB) mission is to divert justice-involved individuals from the criminal justice system into specialized and clinically focused treatment programs, where appropriate. CJB is seeking a Program Specialist to assist with various clerical and administrative tasks to support CJB operations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support daily operations of the Supreme Court Problem-Solving Court, including assisting ADAs in tracking and managing cases, and updating orders of protection.
- Maintain and update databases for CPL 730 mental health cases, including tracking statuses and outcomes.
- Assist with drafting and serving of court orders and minutes requests.
- Communicate with the Court and the Sheriff's Office to facilitate transports.
- Access and manage court and case information for multiple data systems.
- Prepare and organize digital and physical records of diversion case materials.
- Provide backup support and be cross-trained to assist all Community Justice Bureau professional staff roles.
- Perform all bureau-related duties as needed, including but not limited to, drafting correspondence, updating tracking systems and document preparation.
- All other related duties as assigned. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree and two years of experience, or a high school diploma with four years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, or non-profit organization is required. COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Qualifications & Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From City of New York's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Program Specialist posting at City of New York states compensation of $72,298 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on City of New York's official career site.
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