Program Associate at State Civil Service , NY

Program Associate – Office of Gun Violence Prevention

Location:

163 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027

• Salary Grade: NS – Salary Range $86,773 to $108,413 Annually
• Employment Type: Full‑Time, Temporary Appointment
• Workweek: Mon‑Fri 9 AM to 5 PM, 37.5 hours per week
• Telecommuting: Allowed
• Travel: 0%

• Facilitate networking opportunities and communities of practice to strengthen collaboration and knowledge‑sharing among gun violence prevention partners.
• Oversee the identification and connection of statewide gun violence prevention partners with relevant resources, expertise, and partnerships, enhancing their overall capacity and programming.
• Lead collaborative problem‑solving efforts with gun violence prevention partners, addressing challenges and promoting innovative solutions to advance the OGVP's mission.
• Represent the OGVP in meetings, conferences, and events related to technical assistance and capacity building.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance to the unit dedicated to implementing effective technical assistance and support in areas such as initiative design, evaluation, cultural relevance, and trauma‑informed practices.
• Lead comprehensive assessments of partner and stakeholder needs, strengths, and improvement areas to inform and customize the organization's capacity‑building initiatives within the broader violence prevention sector.
• Develop and implement a cohesive training strategy, overseeing the delivery of programs, workshops, and resources to enhance the skills, knowledge, and overall effectiveness of partners and stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration and networking opportunities statewide, promoting shared learning and synergy to strengthen the overall impact of violence prevention efforts.
• Oversee the effective resolution of partner feedback and concerns.
• Develop, implement, and maintain monitoring frameworks for evidence‑based gun violence prevention programs, ensuring fidelity and relevance.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of data to assess program outcomes, implementation, and impact.
• Provide strategic feedback and recommendations to enhance program fidelity, cultural relevance, and overall effectiveness.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to identify continuous improvement strategies and ensure program sustainability.
• Oversee the strategic planning and documentation of OGVP‑led programs, ensuring effective recruitment, retention, and satisfaction strategies are identified, developed, and refined.
• Manage the maintenance and accuracy of comprehensive documentation systems for partner information and unit activities, ensuring up‑to‑date records are consistently maintained.
• Direct the preparation of insightful reports and presentations summarizing technical assistance activities, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Lead the development of program reports and funding proposals related to technical assistance and capacity building efforts.
• Assist with other special projects as needed.

• A bachelor’s degree in correctional studies, crime analysis, criminal justice, criminology, economics, forensics, government, law, law enforcement, law and society, political science, public administration, public affairs, public justice, psychology, social work, or sociology, or a master’s degree or higher in the same fields, plus
• Three (or two for master’s) years of qualifying experience that includes analyzing data, trends, policies, and programs that involve criminal justice and/or juvenile justice populations in a formal professional setting.
• One year of that experience must have been as a project leader or project supervisor.
• Qualifying experience does not include caseworker, direct care, paralegal, or security titles.

DCJS is an equal‑opportunity employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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