Coordinator - Restorative Justice

North East Kingdom Community Action•Newport, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Coordinator for the Social Justice Programs in the Community and Social Justice Department that provides participants a restorative alternative to the court process. Coordinators at NEKCA lead and organize across multiple programs and providers to integrate and streamline services throughout our agency and with regional partners. Coordinators are highly collaborative and great communicators. They are responsible for facilitating program and regional meetings and implementing human-centered programing across all levels of programming. Coordinator responsibilities may include supervision, grant reporting, and ensuring smooth operations at service locations in support of the Program Manager.

Requirements

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to maintain good relations with participants, other staff, and members of the community.
Must have knowledge of basic computer skills and record keeping, including spreadsheet applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and database management systems.
This position is considered a mandated reporter.
Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-initiated, may need to work fleixble hours (program dependent)
Demonstrate positive problem-solving skills in stressful situations.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrate familiarity with, and sensitivity to the challenges faced by low-income individuals, and some knowledge of the community and available resources to address them.
Maintain confidentiality.
Complete all required trainings and professional development.
Demonstrate competency in all five areas of NEKCA’s Core Values
Demonstrate and support a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Empower individuals to recognize and utilize their potential for growth and positive change
Promote social justice and equity in the community.
Build and maintain strong relationships with the local community.
Involve community members in the organization's initiatives and decision-making processes.
Value diversity and respecting the cultural backgrounds of participants
Ensure that services are inclusive and culturally sensitive.
Uphold ethical standards in all interactions with participants and the community.
Participate in self-reflection and self-care practices to prevent burnout.
Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional codes of conduct.
Maintain participant confidentiality and ensureing participant safety.
Use clear, respectful, and professional language and behavior when communicating with participants, colleagues, and other service providers.
Demonstrate a genuine understanding of and care for the needs and feelings of participants or service users.
In person attendance required during scheduled hours as defined by your supervisor.
Be sensitive to participant’s unique situations and challenges.
Represent NEKCA in public and advocating for its mission.
BA (preferred)
1-2 relevant experience required
Employees in this role are required to undergo a background check in accordance with NEKCA policy, which may include verifying education, employment history, criminal background and driving records.
This position requires that employees possess a valid driver's license, favorable driving record results and have access to dependable transportation.
This position may require transportation of participants.

Nice To Haves

3-4 years preferred experience

Responsibilities

Perform intake per requirements of NEKCA/grantor. Determine and verify eligibility for all applicants in accordance with program guidelines
Collect and report all data accurately and timely into GoEngage to meet program deadlines
Assess participants in crisis to determine immediate needs and develop plan for response, including referrals (interagency and external)
Work collaboratively with community partners to address needs of low-income households
Understand and follow all program guidance and policies
Provide programmatic support to work team as designated by Program Manager
Provide Program Manager with regular updates
Attend and participate in staff, agency and community meetings deemed necessary for job performance
Support juvenile/adult offenders according to Program contracts
Schedule service-learning opportunities for Diversion participants
Utilize the Initial Contact Checklist for every victim
Advocate for victim(s)' level of involvement and voice within the program
Interview and assess Diversion applicants
Participate in training of Diversion panel members
Schedule Diversion participants in front of Diversion Panel and attend and facilitate Diversion Panels
Contact all identified victim (s) and notify them that the case has been referred to Court Diversion or Tamarack on the same day but no later than five business days of the participant applying to participate in the Program
Supports teens and young adults to connect with positive and empowering adult supports empowering and affirming individuality and autonomy.
Identifies barriers to success for individual youth and makes accommodations as needed to support completion of the program
Consistently and effectively employs and utilizes Program assessment tools for screening
Engages participants in meaningful and reflective dialogue about the assessment results
Assists all stakeholders including participant’s parents, attorneys, the court and others, to ensure that contracts are successfully completed.
Communicates with local law enforcement agencies as outreach for the program and to resolve any issues relating to its implementation.
Communicates regularly with supervisor and provides feedback regarding program successes, challenges, and needs for additional support
Ensures compliance with all Program required record sealing procedures