Policy Development Specialist

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time

Job Summary

The City of New York is seeking a highly skilled Policy Development Specialist to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and tracking policies and operations orders for the Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ).

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft and revise policies and operations orders for DYFJ's two specialized-secure and secure detention facilities, and its contracted provider-operated non-secure detention and Close to Home limited-secure and non-secure placement facilities.
  • Coordinate with DYFJ senior leadership to determine policy priorities and identify key content-area experts for consultation.
  • Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel and other internal ACS divisions for review of policies as necessary.
  • Coordinate with NYS OCFS and NYS SCOC for any necessary external review of policies and the ACS Commissioner's Office for final approval of all policies.
  • Ensure that all policies meet statutory, regulatory, and oversight standards.
  • Keep abreast of regulatory and legal developments as well as evolving best practices impacting DYFJ policy practice.
  • Strengthen the focus on policy implementation and practice fidelity, with the goal of maintaining best practices in operations, and creating community and stakeholder engagement to help inform policy development throughout the juvenile justice service continuum.
  • Assist the Executive Director of Juvenile Justice Policy in refining and strengthening DYFJ's policy development process.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

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.



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