Posted October 30th, 2020
Maine Youth Court is hiring a Restorative Coordinator!
Read on for details about the position and on how to apply:
TITLE: Restorative Coordinator
LOCATION: This staff position will serve the Greater Lewiston/Auburn community from it’s office located in Lewiston. Some travel to MYC's Portland location, and within the Lewiston/Auburn region is expected.
POSITION: This is a full time position. Typical hours are 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm with occasional evening hours, Monday through Friday.
**COVID-19 NOTE: Due to COVID-19, all MYC Staff are working virtually and coordinating by phone and Zoom. Staff occasionally meet up with youth/families in person to complete paperwork, have a meeting, or to attend court hearings. The majority of MYC restorative processes are being held virtually as of November 2020.
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
SUMMARY: The Maine Youth Court is a youth-led restorative justice diversion program that allows youth respondents who have gotten in trouble with the law or their school to be both supported—and held accountable—by their peers and community. By completing a restorative justice process (and action items on a restorative contract), youth respondents are diverted from possible detention or other punitive consequences. MYC serves the communities of Greater Portland, Bath/Brunswick, and Lewiston/Auburn.
The Maine Youth Court Restorative Coordinator helps youth respondents, families, victims, and community members move through restorative justice processes, and helps youth respondents access support services, clinical treatment, and pro-social activities. The Restorative Coordinator may serve as a co-facilitator of a restorative process along with a youth volunteer or staff member. The Restorative Coordinator also collaborates with other staff to train youth volunteers to act as advocates and facilitators of restorative hearings and circles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Soliciting, receiving, and processing all applicable referrals from Juvenile Corrections Community Officers (JCCOs), Assistant District Attorneys, School Administrators and School Resource Officers
-Meeting with youth and their families to review the MYC program, restorative justice philosophy, and complete an intake
-Maintaining contact records and information for volunteers and respondents
-Coordinating restorative processes, which includes scheduling with multiple participants and volunteers
-Modifying the restorative process to the needs of the youth and participants
-Data collection and data entry related to program evaluation
-Facilitate restorative justice circles and other restorative processes with co-workers and youth volunteers
-Supporting youth throughout their MYC process by making referrals and connecting to resources, such as navigation and collaboration with school settings, legal settings, and social service settings
-With MYC staff: recruit, train, and engage a diverse network of youth volunteers. Engagement includes designing and facilitating occasional focus groups
-Participate in organizational development focused on racial equity, new program development, and volunteer engagement
-Attend weekly staff meetings, weekly supervision, and additional team meetings when needed
-Attend and participate in MYC Advisory Council as a voting member
-Collaborate with all staff regularly across regions
-Occasionally drive youth in personal vehicle
-Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:
This position requires a person that is highly motivated and organized, is able to work as a team member, and believes in restorative justice and youth leadership as an alternative model for juvenile justice.
Time living and/or working in the Lewiston/Auburn region or demonstrated investment in this
community highly preferred.
BA degree in the Social or Behavioral Sciences or Criminal Justice preferred. Lived experience may be substituted for education.
Experience in or an understanding of the field of addiction, criminal justice, behavioral health, trauma and a passion for working with youth is preferred for this position. Preference given to applicants with direct or lived experience with the juvenile or criminal justice system and individuals with a background in Restorative Justice or youth leadership and development.
Working, volunteering, or other experience with young adults and youth under 21 years old is required.
Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid Maine State Driver’s License with a clean driving record in the past 3 years for insurance purposes. Must be able to satisfactorily pass a comprehensive background check. The presence of a criminal record may not necessarily preclude an applicant from employment. MYC values lived experience.
Necessary skills for the position include:
• Highly organized
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated
• Active listening
• Commitment to youth leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to empathize with others
• Willing and able to identify as a person who has demonstrated resilience and can use that experience to help others
• Have an awareness of systemic/structural/interpersonal oppression
• Able to engage with young people using positive regard and an empowerment focus
• Organize and facilitate community outreach and mobilization
• Ability to locate and develop access to community resources for youth
• Ability to engage community support and volunteer efforts
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management skills
• Able to create and maintain own schedule
• Competency with technology and online platforms such as Zoom, Google Suite
• Ability to work closely with a team
• Willingness and interest to learn
• Comfortable with feedback and training
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Rate of pay for this position begins at $35,360.00 annually.
MYC offers employer paid health care plan (Aetna). Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Mike Freysinger at mfreysinger@maineyouthcourt.org
Letters and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
Maine Youth Court is an equal opportunity employer. Maine Youth Court does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, or physical or mental ability.
Maine Youth Court is hiring a Restorative Coordinator!
Read on for details about the position and on how to apply:
TITLE: Restorative Coordinator
LOCATION: This staff position will serve the Greater Lewiston/Auburn community from it’s office located in Lewiston. Some travel to MYC's Portland location, and within the Lewiston/Auburn region is expected.
POSITION: This is a full time position. Typical hours are 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm with occasional evening hours, Monday through Friday.
**COVID-19 NOTE: Due to COVID-19, all MYC Staff are working virtually and coordinating by phone and Zoom. Staff occasionally meet up with youth/families in person to complete paperwork, have a meeting, or to attend court hearings. The majority of MYC restorative processes are being held virtually as of November 2020.
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
SUMMARY: The Maine Youth Court is a youth-led restorative justice diversion program that allows youth respondents who have gotten in trouble with the law or their school to be both supported—and held accountable—by their peers and community. By completing a restorative justice process (and action items on a restorative contract), youth respondents are diverted from possible detention or other punitive consequences. MYC serves the communities of Greater Portland, Bath/Brunswick, and Lewiston/Auburn.
The Maine Youth Court Restorative Coordinator helps youth respondents, families, victims, and community members move through restorative justice processes, and helps youth respondents access support services, clinical treatment, and pro-social activities. The Restorative Coordinator may serve as a co-facilitator of a restorative process along with a youth volunteer or staff member. The Restorative Coordinator also collaborates with other staff to train youth volunteers to act as advocates and facilitators of restorative hearings and circles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Soliciting, receiving, and processing all applicable referrals from Juvenile Corrections Community Officers (JCCOs), Assistant District Attorneys, School Administrators and School Resource Officers
-Meeting with youth and their families to review the MYC program, restorative justice philosophy, and complete an intake
-Maintaining contact records and information for volunteers and respondents
-Coordinating restorative processes, which includes scheduling with multiple participants and volunteers
-Modifying the restorative process to the needs of the youth and participants
-Data collection and data entry related to program evaluation
-Facilitate restorative justice circles and other restorative processes with co-workers and youth volunteers
-Supporting youth throughout their MYC process by making referrals and connecting to resources, such as navigation and collaboration with school settings, legal settings, and social service settings
-With MYC staff: recruit, train, and engage a diverse network of youth volunteers. Engagement includes designing and facilitating occasional focus groups
-Participate in organizational development focused on racial equity, new program development, and volunteer engagement
-Attend weekly staff meetings, weekly supervision, and additional team meetings when needed
-Attend and participate in MYC Advisory Council as a voting member
-Collaborate with all staff regularly across regions
-Occasionally drive youth in personal vehicle
-Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:
This position requires a person that is highly motivated and organized, is able to work as a team member, and believes in restorative justice and youth leadership as an alternative model for juvenile justice.
Time living and/or working in the Lewiston/Auburn region or demonstrated investment in this
community highly preferred.
BA degree in the Social or Behavioral Sciences or Criminal Justice preferred. Lived experience may be substituted for education.
Experience in or an understanding of the field of addiction, criminal justice, behavioral health, trauma and a passion for working with youth is preferred for this position. Preference given to applicants with direct or lived experience with the juvenile or criminal justice system and individuals with a background in Restorative Justice or youth leadership and development.
Working, volunteering, or other experience with young adults and youth under 21 years old is required.
Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid Maine State Driver’s License with a clean driving record in the past 3 years for insurance purposes. Must be able to satisfactorily pass a comprehensive background check. The presence of a criminal record may not necessarily preclude an applicant from employment. MYC values lived experience.
Necessary skills for the position include:
• Highly organized
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated
• Active listening
• Commitment to youth leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to empathize with others
• Willing and able to identify as a person who has demonstrated resilience and can use that experience to help others
• Have an awareness of systemic/structural/interpersonal oppression
• Able to engage with young people using positive regard and an empowerment focus
• Organize and facilitate community outreach and mobilization
• Ability to locate and develop access to community resources for youth
• Ability to engage community support and volunteer efforts
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management skills
• Able to create and maintain own schedule
• Competency with technology and online platforms such as Zoom, Google Suite
• Ability to work closely with a team
• Willingness and interest to learn
• Comfortable with feedback and training
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Rate of pay for this position begins at $35,360.00 annually.
MYC offers employer paid health care plan (Aetna). Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Mike Freysinger at mfreysinger@maineyouthcourt.org
Letters and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
Maine Youth Court is an equal opportunity employer. Maine Youth Court does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, or physical or mental ability.