Program Associate; Community Engagement Liaison

The Program Associate, NS, functioning as the Community Engagement Liaison, will serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to victims, government agencies, hospitals, and community organizations in order to develop a more robust outreach, engagement, and evaluation function as it relates to the provision of OVS services to victims of crime in New York State.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of a robust network of statewide connections for effective interaction with community leaders, allied professionals, and other community stakeholders in the victim services field.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the OVS Advisory Council, including coordinating the logistics of quarterly and ad hoc Council meetings.
• Lead the development of the OVS Mass Violence Response Council and oversee the implementation of regional training initiatives and events to enhance agency preparedness and collaboration with community stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with staff in other OVS units to develop comprehensive relationships with regional and statewide victim assistance coalitions and advocacy groups.
• Act as a bridge between OVS, other State-based nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other State and local government agencies to improve and increase access to resources for victims of crime.
• Research and identify gaps in target populations who can benefit from OVS services including but not limited to victims, community associations, community stakeholders, schools, and non-profits.
• Develop recommendations and policy proposals to enhance services to crime victims and increase awareness of OVS programs.
• Meet with stakeholders to identify the community needs of crime victims and develop strategies to address those needs, specifically, the targeting of services to underserved populations.
• Elicit experiences and perspectives of victims of crime, stakeholders, and victim service providers that are directly impacted by the effects of victimization.
• Represent OVS at events where target populations and stakeholders are present, including but not limited to meetings, panels, conferences, and public events.
• Administer and manage applicable state operation contracts and oversee all contract compliance, reporting, and deliverables.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience.

Substitutions:
Four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience;
Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Master's Degree in Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field; experience with stakeholder engagement, experience working with victim service providers and/or allied professionals; and familiarity with NYS procurement requirements.