Associate Director of Community Restorative Justice Initiatives

The Kings County District Attorneys Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors offices in the country. With a commitment to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as an Associate Director of community Restorative Justice Initiatives (ADCRJI)

The Associate Director of Community Restorative Justice Initiatives (ADCRJI) provides leadership and oversight for the implementation and expansion of restorative diversion programs in partnership with the Kings County District Attorneys Office (KCDA). This position supports the Director (DCRJI) in advancing CRJIs mission and managing staff partnerships and special projects that bridge system and community.

-Supervise internal KCDA special diversion cases ensuring high-quality trauma-informed service delivery.
-Work closely with the Chief of Youth & Empowerment and the DCRJI to develop program proposals reports and strategic initiatives.
-Supervise the Senior Case Coordinator and oversee the Community Restorative Justice Cohort including four community-based partner organizations that provide mentoring trauma support and life skills development to diverted participants.
-Identify cultivate and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations to expand the network of diversion resources and holistic support services.
-Develop and strengthen a pipeline between the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and KCDA to facilitate restorative pathways for incarcerated individuals returning to Brooklyn.
-Support the DCRJI with administrative functions grant management and program documentation.
-Provide strategic oversight and guidance to the Restorative Justice Cohort ensuring alignment with CRJIs mission to cultivate community-based healing accountability and transformation. This includes coordinating cohort meetings facilitating reflective practice sessions supporting capacity-building among members and integrating lessons learned into KCDAs broader restorative justice framework.
-Contribute to ongoing training evaluation and capacity-building for staff and partners.
-Reports directly to the Director of Community Restorative Justice Initiatives (DCRJI).
-Works collaboratively with the Senior Program Manager Senior Case Coordinator and CRJI staff.

Preferred Skills:
-Strong background in diversion programs restorative justice and reentry work.
-Proven ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams and manage external partnerships.
-Experience developing and monitoring program outcomes budgets and deliverables.
-Excellent facilitation and collaboration skills across legal academic and community systems.
-Ability to work with individuals impacted by the criminal legal system with empathy discretion and integrity.

Additional Information

Candidates must meet the additional requirements:
-A masters degree in Human Services Social Work Public Administration or a related field.
-Seven years of relevant experience including program supervision and leadership in community-based or justice-focused initiatives.
-Demonstrated management partnership development and program design skills.
-Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Hours/Shift

Monday-Friday 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M
Flexibility required for evening and weekend events as needed.

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Qualifications :

1. 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.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time