Adult Restorative Services Coordinator

Adult Restorative Services Coordinator

This position serves on a team of those responsible for the coordination and delivery of the CJC's 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.

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.

Harmed Party Services:

• 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

Administrative and Data Related:

• 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

Miscellaneous/Other:

• Educate 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

Non-Essential Job Functions: Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

Ability to actively su