York County Community Service & Diversion Coordinator

Location: York County Maine
Pay: $23/hour
Schedule: Full-Time( 32-40hrs/week Benefits)

Do you have a passion for working with youth building community partnerships and making a real difference Were seeking a Service Works Coordinator for York County to mentor and support young people completing community service obligations through restorative justice practices.

The Service Works Coordinator plays a key role in our restorative justice and youth development programming serving youth and young adults who are fulfilling community service obligations. This role combines hands-on supervision of service projects with mentorship supporting participants as they build accountability professional skills and personal confidence. The position also involves coordinating with schools law enforcement and community partners to ensure that service activities-such as park clean-ups nonprofit support and repair projects-are both meaningful for the youth and impactful for the community.

This role requires developing strong trust-based relationships with youth while focusing on their education growth and successful completion of service plans. Successful individuals will also be able to collaborate effectively with diverse external partners and stakeholders ensuring that restorative practices are carried out with integrity and cultural competence.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Service Works Coordinator using a strengths-based and culturally competent approach shaped by restorative justice principles supervises and mentors youth and young adults fulfilling community service obligations. This role coordinates referrals develops partnerships with community stakeholders and oversees meaningful service projects. The Coordinator provides direct supervision coaching and support to ensure the successful completion of service plans while fostering positive community relationships. This is a non-supervisory direct-service position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receive and process referrals from schools law enforcement juvenile justice and community partners; complete intake documentation and maintain accurate case records.
• Develop and monitor individualized service plans with measurable goals based on restorative justice practices.
• Coordinate oversee and participate in restorative community service projects (e.g. park clean-ups gardening soup kitchen support vandalism repair nonprofit projects).
• Coach motivate and transport youth to ensure full participation in service activities while maintaining safety and appropriate conduct.
• Mentor youth using reflective dialogue and restorative practices related to the reasons for referral.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with victims caregivers referral sources nonprofit partners and municipal agencies.
• Track youth progress prepare timely reports and contribute data for monthly quarterly and annual program reporting.
• Ensure compliance with program standards confidentiality policies OSHA safety requirements and agency procedures.
• Contribute to program quality assurance strategic planning and marketing initiatives.
• Actively participate in supervision staff meetings and organization-wide trainings.
• Regular attendance and flexibility are required to meet program and community project needs (including occasional evenings/weekends).
• Must be able to perform work under the physical and environmental conditions described below.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations under applicable law may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform these essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associates degree in criminal justice preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Experience working with teens/youth in education social work corrections or related supervisory settings.
• Preferred knowledge of juvenile justice education systems substance abuse and restorative justice practices.
• Project management experience and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience working with diverse teams from a variety of cultural backgrounds preferred.
• Landscaping property maintenance or tool use experience desirable.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel Google Suite Slack and map/navigation applications.
• Comfort using smartphones and technology-based tools.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Valid drivers license with good driving record required.

Other Requirements:

• Strong communication mentoring and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to establish professional relationships across sectors (law enforcement schools nonprofits).
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work performed in administrative offices program sites community settings and occasionally client homes.
• Travel required for transporting youth attending community meetings and completing service projects.
• Physical requirements include: standing walking stooping bending kneeling crouching typing and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to meet physical demands related to family visits including climbing stairs.
• Exposure (occasional): noise odors temperature changes potentially threatening/abusive clients hazardous materials.
• Role is will require frequent travel in Cumberland county with occasional trips to the greater Portland area

Required Experience:

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