Unit Specialist

City of New York•New York City, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The New York County District Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for a EECU Unit Specialist in the Early Engagement Case Support Unit (EECU). In this position, the Unit Specialist is responsible for scanning orders of protection issued in arraignments and the Criminal/Supreme court parts, assisting victims in understanding the criminal justice system, referring for advocacy and counseling services, providing information regarding crime victims’ rights, offering administrative support to the Unit, and for the Crime Victim’s Vigil.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
Ability to work overtime and flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends
Strong administrative history
Strong data entry skills
Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity to victim issues
Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment; must be detail oriented self-motivated, able to multi-task, and high concern for data accuracy
Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment
Strong organizational and computer skills i.e., Microsoft Office, ability to learn and adapt to DANY’s software (data system)
Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ability to handle high caseload and set priorities
Ability to interact effectively with victims, witnesses, Assistant District Attorneys, law enforcement officers and criminal justice personnel.
High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Nice To Haves

Spanish/ASL proficiency a plus
Experience working with crime victims preferred
Familiarity with the criminal justice system preferred
Training and/or experience in customer-service preferred

Responsibilities

Scan and correct orders of protection issued in arraignments and the Criminal/Supreme court parts into the OPS database
Mail/e-mail Orders of Protection to victims/witnesses
Record returned mail in the OPS database, and consult with staff and Assistant District Attorney’s to ensure correct information is entered, and updated accordingly
Perform daily data entry
Perform all administrative tasks associated with the Crime Victim’s Vigil
Attend monthly Vigil committee meetings, video production meetings, and all other Vigil related meetings as requested by Director. Type and prepare meeting minutes
Responds promptly to incoming calls and e-mails, including the rollover line and voicemails and transfer calls to the designated EECU staff member
Retrieve mail and distribute to assigned EECU staff member
Assist EECU Leadership with producing and/or assembling documents needed for various meetings
Inform victims of the wide range of services available to them through SSB
Explain the criminal justice system and provide case information
Assist victims/witnesses with registration for notification of inmate release
Task supervise the College Aide
Liaise with victims and Assistant District Attorneys
Perform related tasks as assigned