Adult Restorative Services Coordinator

This position serves on a team of those responsible for the coordination and delivery of the CJCs adult Restorative Justice services from pre-charge through reparative processes and with responsible and impacted parties. The work is closely integrated with our Diversion and Pretrial Service programs. A key focus of the position is to be outcomes-driven with respect to equity inclusion and belonging. Other measures of success include successful completions affected and responsible party satisfaction and restitution paid to affected parties.

Union Affiliation: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Pay Grade 16:$30.48 Hourly
Remote Tier 3:Up to two (2) days remote/week

Restorative Process Scheduling and Coordination

• Work with the Adult Restorative team to conduct intakes assess needs schedule and implement restorative processes with responsible and affected parties in partnership with contracted Cultural Advocates and volunteers when appropriate.
• Provide staff support to the restorative justice processes including but not limited to: scheduling organizing and attending meetings supporting the participation of volunteers and following through on data and policy needs presented by the cases.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with relevant stakeholders including those in criminal-legal system (Chittenden County law enforcement agencies States Attorney VT Dept. of Corrections VT Center for Crime Victim Services) and community-based providers (Howard Center Safe Harbor Steps to End Domestic Violence HOPE Works Pride Center USCRI VT AALV etc.).
• Support affected and responsible parties of crime by helping them navigate the criminal-legal system advocating for services when they experience barriers and connecting them to processes goods and services that will enhance their safety and lessen the impacts of their crime.
• Work to create conditions of accountability-taking for responsible parties at all stages of the restorative processes
• Provide trauma-informed culturally literate responses to the range of experiences participants impacted by and responsible for harm have lived
• Work in coordination with CJC and BPD-based Victim Services Specialists to integrate restorative processes when needed or appropriate.
• Stay current in practical knowledge of the theories practices and methodologies in the fields of restorative and transformative justice trauma-informed care levelling power dynamics and other issues related to equity justice and inclusion.
• Schedule and facilitate twice/month RTAP classes with adults and youth charged with retail theft.

• Trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive outreach to victims of crime when their cases have been referred to restorative justice
• Provide and build meaningful opportunities for victims to engage in restorative processes
• Participate in bi-monthly Victim Services team meetings to coordinate with colleagues build meaningful program development and engage in relevant professional development

• Collect track and evaluate feedback using Results-Based Accountability metrics aiming for a minimum of 30% response rate
• Document and track all required participant data in combination of SharePoint and Law Manager software platforms
• Maintain and enter timely updates on internal excel spreadsheets for program participants

• Educate are a service providers on the restorative justice program principals and build a network of community support
• Act as Ambassador for the City carryout work and interacting with co-workers and the public in respectful profession manner.
• Contribute toward making the BCJC an inclusive welcoming culturally sensitive organization through serving on at least one internal committee and through active self-reflection/awareness regarding ones own identities and toward promoting equity sensitivity and humility in our work with staff volunteers and participants

• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

• Ability to actively support City diversity equity and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Bachelors degreeand two years of experience or six years of program coordination experience with focus on restorative justice victim advocacy community development or related field required.
• Demonstrated commitment to and interest in advancing social and/or racial justice initiatives
• Demonstrated knowledgeand familiarity of restorative practices.
• Ability to understand thecriminal legal system and demonstrated knowledgeand familiarity with crime/victim issues.
• Demonstrated strong organizational coordination and group leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups including strong formal and informal negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking interviewing meeting facilitation and training skills.
• Computer literacy necessary. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suitepreferred.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups ofpeople who may have conflicting interests and opinions.
• Some eveningavailability required.
• Ability to work in a team environment while also working independently necessary.
• Ability to create and maintain an environment that embraces the operating principles of Restorative Justice.
• Communicates skillfully on the phone in person and in writing and varies language and communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Remains calm in the presence of strong emotions from others while creating an atmosphere for problem solving
• Is discreet and maintains confidentiality regarding people and situations

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation race color national origin place of birth ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status crime victim status veteran status disability HIV positive status or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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