• Community Assistant

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    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.

     

    Under supervision of the NeON Director, the Community Associate plays a key role in building and maintaining relationships between the Department of Probation, community-based organizations, program participants, and local stakeholders. This position supports neighborhood-level programming and services that align with the NeON model, which emphasizes community engagement, client support, and collaborative problem-solving.

     

    - Support community engagement initiatives under the guidance of the NeON Director.

     

    - Serve as a liaison between the NeON site and local stakeholders, community-based organizations (CBOs), and program participants.

     

    - Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of community events, workshops, and public forums.

     

    - Help facilitate communication between NeON program partners and the DOP.

     

    - Enter, track, and maintain participant information, service referrals, and event data.

     

    - Assist the NeON Director with administrative tasks, reporting, and recordkeeping.

     

    - Prepare materials, updates, and reports as requested by the NeON Director for internal and external use.

     

    - Attend meetings, briefings, and community board sessions as a NeON representative.

     

    - Help monitor partner contracts or deliverables related to NeON programming.

     

    - Support operational needs such as outreach, intake, supply management, and logistics.

    Work location - Staten Island

    *Maximum salary is not guaranteed.

    COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - 56056

    Qualifications

    1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.

    2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

     

    Additional Information

     

    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.

     

    Salary Min: $ 39,970.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 49,030.00