ATP Assessor

*Candidates should possess a Master of Social Work.

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 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 to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

This exciting position will help assess, identify and develop, forensic evaluations and recommendations for Family Court justice involved youth at risk of Out of Home Placement to explore suitability for Intensive Alternative to Placement programming to protect the community while promoting positive behavior change for the youth, and reduce the risk of recidivism.

The Community Coordinators for the Alternative to Placement Unit will be expected to use critical thinking and applied experience, and theoretical foundations with the practical experience of working with high risks Justice involved youth. The Community Coordinator/Alternative to Placement Assessor must also work collaboratively with Juvenile Operations Investigation & Reporting teams and Family Court dispositional judges throughout the five (5) boroughs to:

- Coordinate, log, and monitor referrals submitted by the court, ensuring that assessments are made in the allotted time frames set by dispositional judges.
- Use risk needs responsivity principles and risk reduction strategies to conduct an assessment.
- Use the results to identify priority risks factors that are barriers to positive youth outcomes and the stages of change.
- Use the results of the validated Youth Level of Service (YLS 2.0) risk assessment tool as the foundation for each youth’s assessment outcomes; and,
- Liaise with key DOP staff and Family Court Stakeholders.

Work location - Citywide. Determined by the needs of the Department.

*Maximum salary not guaranteed.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

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.

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.