Restorative Justice Intake & Community Coordinator
About The Position
The Restorative Justice Intake and Community Coordinator is responsible for coordinating intake services for youth ages 12-17 who have received municipal tickets. This role involves referring these youth to restorative justice programming at partner agencies. The coordinator will also collaborate closely with the Restorative Justice Community Program team to plan and facilitate restorative justice circles and provide case management for qualifying youth. This position requires regular collaboration with various community partners, including police departments, municipal courts, and human services departments across Dane County. The role primarily involves afternoon/evening hours, some weekend work, frequent travel to community sites, and home visits. Additionally, the coordinator will work with adult volunteers.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in the social sciences, human services, criminal justice or related field, or commensurate experience (2+ years’ experience providing youth & family services; OR 2+ years working in the field of Racial Justice/Equity in addition to required experience below; OR 2+ years working in the field of Restorative Justice)
- 1 year experience working with diverse families
- Experience providing home visits
- Valid driver’s license
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to serve multiple sites within the time parameters dictated by partners
- Availability to work weekday afternoons/evenings and some weekends
- Support the mission of the YWCA: elimination of racism and empowerment of women
- Demonstrate multi-cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse populations
- Pass a caregivers background check
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Individuals bilingual/bi-cultural in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Coordinate intake services for youth ages 12-17 receiving municipal tickets
- Refer youth to restorative justice programming at partner agencies
- Work closely with the Restorative Justice Community Program team
- Plan and facilitate restorative justice circles
- Provide case management with youth who qualify for municipal tickets or have been referred by community partners
- Collaborate regularly with community program partners like Madison Police Department, Madison Municipal Court, Dane County Department of Human Services, Police Departments and Courts at other Dane County Municipalities, and different community sites
- Work with adult volunteers
Benefits
- excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
