Restorative Caseworker

VISION: We want to live in a safe community, where people are civil, respectful, open, and responsible to and for one another. We believe restorative justice practices can further that vision by creating opportunities for amends to be made for wrongs done, and breaches in reciprocity between citizens can be repaired by providing means to restore the balance in relationships.

MISSION: The Community Restorative Justice Center, Inc. is committed to providing a safe environment for neighbors and parties to resolve conflict in our communities, to restore relationships, and to take responsibility to repair harms caused. We promote the principles of victim-informed restorative justice that transforms practices in workplace, school, institution, and living spaces in Caledonia and Essex counties.

Restorative Caseworker Job Description:

General Requirements:

• Trained in and supportive of the principles and practices of Restorative Justice
• Proficient in language skills and be able to communicate with others in person, via telephone, and by written correspondence, video conferencing, and email
• Organized, self-actuating, dependable, trustworthy, and respectful to coworkers
• Sensitive to the need for confidentiality and able to determine how and when confidentiality must be maintained
• A team player willing to assist in general operations of the CRJC
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Willing to learn and step into other CRJC positions when needed.
• Actively participate in periodic Personal Management Interviews with Executive Director

Job Duties:

· Review and coordinate Reparative Probation cases referred to CRJC by Probation and Parole

• Conduct intake meetings with Reparative Probation clients
• Schedule and attend Reparative Panel meetings
• Provide client navigation and support services that result from Reparative Panel agreements
• Correspond with Probation Officers, State’s Attorney, service agencies and others regarding status of Reparative cases as needed
• Complete monthly data statistics report for Dept. of Corrections
• Attend court hearings for Reparative Probation clients when subpoenaed
• Recruit, train, and provide ongoing support for Reparative Panel volunteers
• Ongoing Outreach to local and online media, agencies, organizations to recruit volunteers for CRJC programs
• Work under the supervision of the Reentry Coordinator to present Dept. of Corrections approved curriculum at the Northeast Correctional Complex (NECC)*
• Attend periodic meetings with Reentry Coordinator and NECC staff*
• Coordinate and run Free Legal Clinic once a month
• Answer Information and Referral calls referred from court for simple legal issues (assistance filling out court paperwork, helping write an eviction letter, etc.)
• Maintain a yearly schedule for attorneys to attend clinics
• Co-facilitate a Quarterly Safe Driving Program
• Collaborate with other staff to organize a biennial volunteer appreciation event
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Supervisors: Executive Director

*Reentry Coordinator

Pay: $22.50 - $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Related work : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25