City of New York

Job Description

The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout the New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on “what works,” staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation in effort to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

Under the general direction of the Associate Commissioner, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, will have management responsibility for overall planning, directing and administering activities for the Department of Probation. The Assistant Commissioner will have overall management responsibility for a borough’s Adult Services. Specific duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Plans, directs, and administers the activities of a borough’s Adult Services.
• Plans for the effective management and delivery of probation services for Supreme and Criminal Court in both the preparation of Investigation and Supervision reports and the provision of effective supervision services.
• Provides direction and consultation to management personnel responsible for the delivery of Adult Services.
• Participates in the development, formulation, implementation, and evaluation of new and existing policies and procedures for Adult Services within the areas of assignment.
• Serves as a liaison and acting representative in matters involving the Criminal and Supreme Courts, the District Attorney and other law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time paid experience in counseling or casework in a recognized agency adhering to acceptable standards in probation, parole, social services, psychiatric or medical social work or related field, at least 18 months of which must have been in a responsible supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity performing activities related to the duties of the position; or

A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have at least 18 months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position.

Additional Information

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.