Program Specialist

City of New York • New York, NY

18d

About The Position

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (BXDA) works to ensure public safety and equal justice for the Bronx community. Its mission includes assisting crime victims, ensuring fairness to defendants, and pursuing appropriate responses to crime. The Community Justice Bureau (CJB) diverts justice-involved individuals, when appropriate, into specialized, clinically focused treatment programs. The Program Specialist performs clerical and administrative work supporting CJB operations, including the Supreme Court Problem-Solving Court and diversion case processes.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and two years of experience, or a high school diploma and four years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, or non-profit organization.
• Alternatively, qualifications for Community Coordinator (56058): a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related community work or community-centered activities; or equivalent education and/or experience. Candidates must have at least one year of the described experience.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Supreme Court Problem-Solving Court, including helping Assistant District Attorneys track and manage cases and updating orders of protection.
• Maintain and update databases for CPL 730 mental health cases, tracking statuses and outcomes.
• Assist with drafting and serving court orders and minutes requests.
• Communicate with the Court and the Sheriff’s Office to facilitate transports.
• Access and manage court and case information across multiple data systems.
• Prepare and organize digital and physical records of diversion case materials.
• Provide backup support and cross-train to assist Community Justice Bureau professional staff roles.
• Perform bureau-related duties as needed, including drafting correspondence, updating tracking systems, and preparing documents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time