Restorative Practices Coordinator
Title: Restorative Practices Coordinator
Program: Training & Restorative Initiatives
Supervisor: Director, Training & Community Engagement
Status: Full Time - Non-exempt
Pay rate: $19-24 hr. depending on experience
General Responsibilities:
The primary purpose of this job is to support the implementation of Restorative Practices and Restorative Justice (RP/RJ) programming.
Specifics of Duties:
Coordinates RP/RJ services for partner schools, agencies and the community, including but not limited to training and technical support;
Designs, develops and implements training, coaching, and technical assistance activities to support restorative school climate;
Acts as a primary resource for Community Mediation Services AmeriCorps members in the execution of CMS programming;
Provides direct RP/RJ services including but not limited to Conflict Coaching, Circles and Conferencing;
Develops and maintains relationships with students, parents, and key personnel in schools or partner human service agencies;
Coordinates contractual programming by working with sponsor agency staff and CDS staff/contractors; serve as co-facilitator of services, as needed;
Assists in the preparation/submittal of monthly, quarterly and annual reports on RP/RJ programming;
Facilitates RP/RJ interventions as needed to respond to emerging community or agency need;
Serves as a Trainer for fee-for-service trainings as qualified and able;
Maintains CLM database information on all RP/RJ program participants and volunteers ensuring the quality of case files and records;
Supports community outreach, marketing, and public relations for RP/RJ services;
Attends and participates in Center for Dispute Settlement staff meetings, retreats and activities;
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Experience working and building relationships with schools and community human service agencies;
Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse populations;
Thorough knowledge of restorative practices implementation, conflict resolution, and training techniques;
Embodies principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)
Must be flexible with hours during high and low work volume periods;
Must have the ability to conduct interviews and make assessments;
Must be able to simultaneously manage many tasks and projects;
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written required;
Good writing skills;
Must have excellent Computer skills and be able to use Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel,
Strong organizational and time management skills;
Ability to handle confidential information;
Availability to work periodic evenings and weekends;
Must be able to type a minimum of 35 wpm.
Preferred:
Prior mediation experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from a recognized College or University with a Bachelor’s Degree, plus two (2) years working experience in restorative practices, or
Graduation from a recognized College or University with an Associate’s Degree plus three (3) years of experience in restorative practices;
Any equivalent combination of work experience and education sufficient to indicate ability to perform the job.
To Apply, Send Resume to:
Kimberlie Stowell, Director, Finance and Operations
Center for Dispute Settlement
Reynolds Arcade Building
16 E. Main Street, Suite 800
Rochester, NY 14614
The Center for Dispute Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer
