Job Title: Coordinator- Reintegration Restorative Justice- Facilities and Reentry

Department: Community and Restorative Justice

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Hours/Weeks: Full Year, Full Time

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $24.83

NEKCA Mission Statement:

To empower all generations in the Northeast Kingdom to grow, prosper, and thrive.

SUMMARY:

This position is a Coordinator for the Restorative Justice Programs in the Community and Restorative Justice Department that supports participants in creating a plan that reduces the risk of re-offending. Additionally, this position will work within correctional facilities to design and implement restorative justice initiatives in collaboration with facility staff and incarcerated individuals. The goal is to foster healthier relationships, address conflicts, and promote empathy through structured restorative processes. The program will also provide training for incarcerated individuals and staff on restorative justice principles, the available community services, and how to engage in restorative dialogues effectively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform intake per requirements of NEKCA/grantor. Determine and verify eligibility for all applicants in accordance with program requirements.
• Collect and report all data accurately and timely into GoEngage to meet program requirements and deadlines.
• Assess particpants in crisis to determine immediate needs and develop a plan for response, including referrals (interagency and external)
• Attend and participate in staff, agency, and service provider meetings deemed necessary for job performance
• Work collaboratively with community partners to address needs of low-income households
• Understand and follow all program guidance and policies

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reentry Navigation:

• Community Connections & Referrals: Assist formerly incarcerated individuals in identifying and connecting with relevant community services, such as housing, employment, healthcare, and substance use treatment.

• Short-Term Intensive Support: Build trust-based relationships with participants in order to provide the greatest level of assistance during the first three months after release, helping individuals navigate their new environments and community resources.

• Volunteer Integration: Engage community volunteers as needed, especially for transportation and assisting with life skills development (e.g., financial literacy, job readiness).

• Case Management Coordination: Ensure that reentry navigation services do not duplicate existing case management services provided by the State, coordinating efforts with state agencies to avoid service overlap.

• Documentation & Reporting: Track participant progress and document interactions, services provided, and outcomes. Prepare reports for stakeholders and funding agencies.

• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Maintain strong relationships with community organizations, service providers, and government entities to facilitate resource sharing and ensure comprehensive service delivery.

• Long-Term Support: Provide services for up to one year, ensuring participants have continued access to support as they adjust to life outside of incarceration.

COSA (Circles of Support and Accountability):

• Participate in or facilitate trainings, state-wide peer meetings, and COSA trainings

• Work with the program manager to encourage volunteers to attend COSA trainings which may be pertinent to their work; provide ongoing support to volunteers as needed.

• Facilitate COSA meetings and submit notes to DOC and COSA Team.

• Support participants in maintaining successful program participation.

• Recruit, screen, train and match COSA volunteers with appropriate core members, being mindful of creating a team with identities that will support and encourage growth and accessibility for the core member

• Collaborate with local and central office Department of Corrections staff to ensure timely and appropriate referrals for COSA

Facility-Based Restorative Practices:

• Training & Education: Collaborate with correctional facility staff to develop and deliver training in restorative practices for incarcerated individuals and facility personnel.

• Facilitation of Restorative Processes: Facilitate restorative processes within the facility to help incarcerated individuals build relationships, address conflicts, and deepen empathy for victims and affected parties.

• Community Services Education: Educate incarcerated individuals on available community resources that can assist with their reentry once released, ensuring they are aware of the services they can access.

• Conflict Resolution: Facilitate restorative dialogues to address grievances, promote understanding, and foster empathy between incarcerated individuals.

• Collaborative Program Development: Work closely with correctional staff to design and implement restorative justice processes that meet the needs of the facility and its residents.

• Evaluation of Impact: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of programs within the facility, tracking outcomes related to conflict resolution, empathy-building, etc.

• Generate mandated reports: When necessary generate Child Protective Services, PREA, and/or Adult Protective Services in compliance with legal requirements.

Screen Incarcerated Individuals: Screen incarcerated individuals both pre- and post- adjudication for appropriate interventions

Core Competencies:

• 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 flexible 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 training and professional development.

Core Values:

• Demonstrate competency in all five areas of NEKCA’s Core Values.
• Empower individuals to recognize and utilize their potential for growth and positive change.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the local community.
• Involve community members in the organization's initiatives and decision-making processes.
• 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 ensuring 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 respectful and sensitive to participant’s unique situations and challenges.
• Represent NEKCA in public and advocate for its mission.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employees in this position work primarily in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. The work involves sitting for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment, and may require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Position requires occasional bending, stooping, or reaching for items. Standing or moving around the office area.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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The responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to provide a general overview of the role and its expectations. While this description is comprehensive, it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and tasks that may be required of the employee. The organization reserves the right to assign other tasks or responsibilities as needed, and this role's responsibilities may evolve in response to changes in the organization's goals and priorities. Flexibility and adaptability are key attributes for success in this dynamic work environment.

NEKCA is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We work diligently to recruit a broad pool of candidates and to hire and promote qualified individuals whose personal experiences, characteristics, and talents reasonably reflect the diversity of the communities served by NEKCA. Our equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Qualifications for positions within NEKCA are determined by the duties and responsibilities of the position itself.

Education and Experience:

BA (preferred)

1-2 years relevant experience required

3-4 years preferred

Background Checks:

Employees in this role are required to undergo a background check in accordance with NEKCA policy, which may include verifying education, employment history, and criminal records.

Transportation Requirements:

This position requires that employees possess a valid driver’s license, favorable driving record results and have access to dependable transportation.