The Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) develops policies and programs, provides training and prevention education, conducts research and evaluations, performs community outreach and operates the NYC Family Justice Centers. These comprehensive service centers provide vital social service, civil legal and criminal justice assistance under one roof to survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. The office collaborates with City agencies and community stakeholders to ensure access to inclusive services for survivors of domestic and gender- based violence.
The New York City Family Justice Center in Staten Island is operated by ENDGBV staff in collaboration with the District Attorney’s Office, other City agencies, and community-based organizations. The Staten Island FJC offers coordinated services to survivors of domestic and gender- based violence in one location.
The Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) is recruiting one (1) Community Coordinator to function as The Director of Programs and Community Partnerships.
The Director of Programs and Community Partnerships provides oversight assistance to the FJC.
The Director of Programs and Community Partnerships will:
- Create and implement a community outreach and education plan regarding the FJC, domestic and gender-based violence, and other related topics, in conjunction with the Executive Director and Deputy Director.
- Create and develop an FJC training program for all staff and interns, and maintaining training materials, in conjunction with the Executive Director and Deputy Director.
- Assist in the day-to-day operation of the FJC, including implementing FJC; policies and protocols, facilitating communication between administrative staff and partners, and ensuring efficient and effective client service at the FJC.
- Assist with reporting on all grants which fund the FJC, as well as analysis and compilation of other data tracked at the FJC.
- Manage the FJC application of aggregate data regarding number of clients served and what type of services they received.
- Maintain regular contact with partners and attending all relevant FJC partner meetings.
- Assist in the development of new linkages and referrals for specialized client services, which include family violence, elder abuse, trafficking, and sexual assault, and provide support and assistance to partner agency staff with making appropriate offsite referrals and linkages.
- Assist in the development and management of new and existing FJC programs and other onsite client activities and special events, including scheduling, ordering materials and participant recruitment.
- Perform other duties, as deemed necessary by the Executive Director.
Work Location: 126 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NY 10301 Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Preferred Skills
- Very strong organizational, interpersonal/collaborative and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work independently, multi-task while handling a large volume, with a commitment to follow-up and detail
- Experience in the field of domestic and gender-based violence/social services and/or understanding of the network of City and nonprofit service provision in New York City
- Ability to work well in a team environment and with all levels of supervisory and frontline staff, which includes experience with working with diverse cultures
- Familiarity with data collection, surveys and evaluation protocols
- Comfort with public speaking
- Proficient computer skills for internet research and use of standard computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access)
- Proficiency in a second language, preferred.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
In addition, the Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services offers competitive salaries and the following benefits: Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees' Retirement System); 401(k) and 457 Roth's Retirement Savings Programs; U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program; Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program; Training and Professional Development; Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program; Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave;
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.