Workplace Violence Prevention Manager

About the role

The New York State Unified Court System’s Workplace Violence Prevention (WVPP) Unit coordinates, monitors, and supports statewide initiatives to prevent, assess, and respond to workplace violence across the Unified Court System, including ancillary court programs. The Unit provides specialized guidance to court managers, HR professionals, and administrative leadership on compliance with workplace violence laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies. It serves as the central administrative resource for incident reporting and follow‑up actions, promoting consistent practices, clear documentation, and timely resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of workplace violence prevention initiatives and activities and support compliance with applicable laws, required annual assessments and review, and internal policies; support the annual WVPP program review by reporting to and assisting unit leadership.
• Provide day‑to‑day supervision and direction to Unit staff, assign work, monitor workflow, ensure timely case processing, and maintain consistent operational coverage.
• Serve as a key point of contact for incident reporting and record‑keeping; assist in gathering documentation, review reported incidents, and support managers in implementing corrective actions and prevention strategies, ensuring appropriate post‑incident follow‑up procedures are in place.
• Provide technical guidance to HR staff, managers, and administrators on record‑keeping and reporting procedures, workplace violence and workplace safety protocols, and prevention plans; maintain inspection‑ready records in a centralized system.
• Assist with training, outreach, and communication efforts, including preparation of guidance and awareness materials and coordination of required programs, such as workplace safety, exposure control, and workplace violence prevention.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to analyze trends and emerging concerns to support advancement of safety goals and maintain a hazard‑free workplace.
• Support development and improvement of policies, workflows, and response procedures as the Unit grows; promote inclusive, data‑driven, evidence‑based prevention programming aligned with UCS’s mission and values.
• Assist with development and maintenance of tracking systems, templates, and technology‑supported documentation processes to strengthen monitoring and documentation; coordinate program metrics, performance measures, and improvement activities; translate data and trends into actionable recommendations.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and recommendations on incidents, trends, resource needs and allocation, and compliance issues in support of the WVPP program and workplace safety issues.
• Assist with onboarding and training and development of new Unit staff.
• Some statewide travel may be required.

Qualifications

• One year in the Senior Management Analyst title; or
• Master's degree in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of relevant experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay

Base Salary: $123,228