Restorative Justice Facilitator

Community Youth Network•Grayslake, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Restorative Justice Facilitator (RJ) is responsible for the delivery of direct services to clients and also necessary indirect services for program development. This role involves facilitating restorative conversations, promoting trauma-sensitive practices, and collaborating with various agencies.

Requirements

Possession of a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral or social science (social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling and guidance, social work, etc.).
Working knowledge of trauma and its impact on youth.
Trained in (or willing to be trained in) Restorative Practices.

Responsibilities

Provide direct restorative conversations with referred students at school.
Provide re-entry conversations with students, parents, and climate and culture specialists.
Run and/or supervise peace circles within the school.
Promote Trauma Sensitive / Restorative Justice Practices; act as a liaison and an ambassador for the program by promoting the program principles.
Prepare case notes and written reports as required.
Document all client services.
Attend all mandatory in-services, trainings and staff meetings.
Work in collaborative team efforts with other local agencies, schools, Lake County Probation and the Department of Children and Family Services.
Present to outside agencies and community groups as needed/directed.
Assume other tasks as assigned.