Restorative Services Specialist - School Offense Diversion Program

Role and Responsibilities The duties listed below are intended as examples of the types of work that may be performed by the Restorative Services Specialist but are not all necessarily performed and do not include all specific functions and responsibilities that the Restorative Services Specialist may be expected to perform.

• Serve as the main program staff for referrals received from Family Court for the School Offense Diversion Program.
• Facilitate contact with all parties in referred cases through all methods of contact.
• Coordinate and conduct in person intake meeting with referred youth and their parent/guardian.
• Coordinate and conduct in person mediation for those impact by the crime and establish appropriate terms with all parties.
• Maintain weekly, in-person contact with youth and assist youth with completing required terms.
• Follow-up on all agreed upon terms in a timely manner, communicate case updates and changes to the courts.
• Document all case contacts in appropriate case notes, database, or reports.
• Safeguard program integrity by maintaining high standards of confidentiality, service delivery, and timely reporting to clients, professionals involved with the youth, and the Restorative Services Director.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as the deputy attorneys general from DOJ, assistant public defenders from ODS, and other community-based agencies on behalf of the VOMP-funded clients and programs.
• Provide support to the Family Court Conferencing Program as directed by the Clinical Director.
• Accept and perform other work as assigned. Requirements
• Knowledge and experience related to justice-involved people, the systems impacting them, and the resources available to them required. Bachelor's Degree in human services, social work, or a related field also required.
• Knowledge and experience of Restorative Justice/Practices is required.
• Ability to work alternative schedule is required to support youth and family schedules.
• Please note: afternoon/evenings are required for this role
• Background checks and clearances required as per program contract(s).
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office, as well as Zoom/Skype and other distance meeting resources.
• Ability to multitask and work both independently and with supervision, on-site and remotely.
• Embrace an understanding of justice involvement that acknowledges the impact of institutional racism and the systemic oppression of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ people; must share the belief that people can change in positive ways.
• Must embrace teamwork, have a strong work ethic, be a self-starter with a positive attitude, with a good sense of humor.

Strong team building, organizing, writing and other communication skills are essential.

Pay:

$49,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to work afternoons/evenings? Example 10-6 or 11-7pm.

Shift availability:

Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person