Program Coordinator - Workforce Unit

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety.

The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody.

Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities.

The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 9, diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC seeks to recruit a Program Coordinator to support the Division of Programs and Community Partnerships’ Workforce Development Unit.

In collaboration with one of the Assistant Commissioners of Programs the selected candidate will manage and supervise jail-based workforce development programs.

The Program Coordinator’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Collecting attendance, entering in online database, tracking and reporting on all participants enrolled
• in workforce development programs;
• Daily updates of data to include information on participant’s transfers, discharges, mailing
• of certifications;
• Creating monthly reports on the unique number of program participants to provide data to
• overseeing agencies and other stakeholders;
• Coordinating preparation, printing, distribution, copying, and mailing of certificates for participants;
• Designing surveys and conduct focus groups to elicit the input and recommendations of participants
• as well as staff and service providers;
• Maintaining, updating and distributing weekly facility calendars to represent up to date information
• on workforce programming;
• Maintaining, tracking and reporting on workforce development budget and expenditures; supporting

the Division’s Contract Manager on overall operation of budget allocated to the unit to

include procurement and preparation and tracking of purchase orders on equipment and supplies for

• the unit, maintain proper documentation to ensure payments;
• Coordinating deliveries of equipment, materials and supplies for the unit;
• Scheduling contracted service providers’ visits and process for security clearances;
• Working closely and collaboratively with uniformed Program staff to ensure the allocation of staff
• to areas where workforce development programs are scheduled regularly;
• Facilitating weekly stakeholders’ meetings;
• Developing and implementing strategies to maximize program participation;
• Preparing and conducting presentations to internal and external audiences.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook etc.) proficiency-Experience in a high-paced environment, with the ability to manage information and distribute appropriately-Ability to establish positive working relationships with multiple units and different levels of staff-Excellent writing, communication, inter-personal, analytical, research, problem-solving, and organizational skills-The candidate must be well-organized, proactive, resourceful, flexible, and able to communicate with staff (at all levels) in a fast- paced environment, meet deadlines, and perform with a high level of professionalism.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

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Residency RequirementNew 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.