Director of the Neighborhood Opportunity Network (NeON)

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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 the 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. The New York City Department of Probation is seeking a highly skilled, experienced leader to fill the position of Director of the Neighborhood Opportunity Network (NeON). NeON comprises a network of resource hubs strategically located in seven New York City neighborhoods that have been disproportionately impacted by the justice system. These neighborhoods are home to large numbers of people on probation - the majority of whom are people of color. Through this nationally recognized model, the NYC Department of Probation provides resources, programming, and opportunities in partnership with community residents and organizations. The Director of NeON's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: - Serve as the citywide leader/visionary of the NeONs and liaison to government and non-government entities. - Coordinate implementation of specific programs, projects and initiatives that enhance opportunities, resources and services for people on probation and those who reside in neighborhoods served by NeON. - Oversee the development and ongoing facilitation of local NeON stakeholder groups. - Coordinate various training and staff development activities. - Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, information sharing, and collaboration across teams. - Coordinate management of contracts, MOU's and other formal relationships with various partners, providers and other organizations. - Perform other related duties as assigned. *Maximum salary is not guaranteed. PROJECT DIRECTOR (DEPARTMENT O - 51882 A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a minimum of 30 credits in the social or behavioral sciences, plus five years of full-time experience in counseling or casework in a recognized agency adhering to acceptable standards in probation, parole, social services, psychiatric social work or related field, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or in supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent to "1" above. . A graduate degree from an accredited college in social work, law, sociology, psychology, criminology, education, public administration or a related field may be substituted for general experience on a year for year basis up to a maximum of two years. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 30 credits in the social or behavioral sciences and at least 18 months of satisfactory experience in an administrative, managerial, executive capacity or in supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position. 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.

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