Restorative Justice Coordinator

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Restorative Justice Coordinator

Department: Office of Student Conduct

Requisition Number: 12126

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 09-Aug-2018
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Job Summary
The Office of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution invites applications for a Restorative Justice Case Coordinator. This position is responsible for managing a caseload of 400-600 cases; performing intake sessions, pre-conferences, and facilitating cases when needed; supporting student employees; supporting CURJ volunteers; remaining knowledgeable about complying with best practices in the fields of restorative justice and student conduct.
Who We Are

The Student Support & Case Management staff serves as the primary resource for managing student issues, providing intervention and crisis prevention. The case managers coordinate with other CU Boulder departments and facilitate communication to and from the Student of Concern Team (SOCT). Key functions of the case managers are to triage referrals and reported information as it comes in, investigate as necessary to gather available information, prioritize cases, and determine appropriate responses. The reported information should be reviewed by the SOCT or whether the case managers may provide the needed assistance. Once a student intervention has been initiated and support structures are in place, the case manager may provide further follow up with a student as requested.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Program Support

Support the growth and development of Restorative Justice Practices at the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..
Maintain strong working relationships with referral agencies including Boulder Municipal Court, Boulder County Court, Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, Housing and Dining Services, 20th Judicial Diversion, Superior Municipal Court, Boulder Police Department, and CUPD.
In consultation with the supervisor, the case coordinator will encourage and implement the use of creative restorative approaches to student misconduct.
Support the recruitment of new restorative justice volunteer facilitators and community representatives.
Collect and enter data related to the CU Restorative Justice Program.
Support the Conflict Resolution Program as needed.
Consult with supervisor and make decisions for the CURJ program as needed.
Coordinate with student employees and volunteers.
Provide other program support as needed.
Aid in conducting the Restorative Justice Facilitator Training as needed.

Case Facilitation

Facilitate all group conferences conducted by the CURJ program.
Coordinate individual conferences with students as needed.
Support the improvement and development of innovative restorative justice practices to meet the needs of the CU Boulder community.
Provide other facilitation needs as they arise.

Case Management

Schedule, coordinate, and confirm restorative justice processes with multiple parties, including offenders, victims, families, law enforcement officers, community members, and volunteers.
Provide clear and accurate CURJ program information to parties to determine interest and provide options for RJ participation.
Send all relevant information to participants including introductory letters, victim impact statements, conference confirmations, case return notifications, and other case updates to parties as appropriate.
Monitor student offenders agreements following their conferences, taking appropriate steps to encourage and verify completion of the agreement. Provide completion letters to student offenders once agreement is completed.
Update and maintain current electronic records including program evaluation data.
Maintain regular correspondence with the supervisory chain and community contacts.
Administrative tasks as needed including data entry.
Other duties as assigned.


What You Should Know
Flexible work hours are sometimes required including some nights and weekends. 
What We Can Offer
The anticipated starting salary is $48,500
Benefits

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What We Require

Bachelor’s Degree in social science, communication, or related field.
Case management experience.
Experience in group facilitation.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including experience with Excel.
Experience volunteering with, or working with a Restorative Justice program, or specialized training within Restorative Justice.


What You Will Need

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a high stress work environment; manage complex situations, and ensure caseload follow-up is completed in a timely manner.
High level of professionalism, judgment, and competency, with ability to work effectively, respectfully, and compassionately with offenders, victims, families, community members, community provider agencies, law enforcement, criminal justice professionals, university staff, and volunteers.
Ability to effectively communicate CURJ's mission and program information.
Demonstrated cultural competence.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize needs of a heavy caseload effectively.
Knowledge of Restorative Justice (RJ) theory, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of criminal justice system, social services, and social justice issues.
Demonstrated interest in restorative justice, conflict resolution, or related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


What We Would Like You To Have

Formal training in Restorative Justice Practices.
Experience as a paid or volunteer facilitator in restorative justice, mediation, alternative dispute resolution or related area.
Experience conducting restorative justice processes in a in university setting.
Master's degree in Conflict Resolution, Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Administration or a directly related field, J.D. degree.
Professional work experience in student affairs in the college or university setting.
The ability to anticipate and solve problems.
Advanced interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a broad range of diverse populations within a complex and multi-layered organization, including effective listening, discernment, empathy and sensitivity skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to gain confidence and respect of all relevant stakeholders.
Strong counseling skills essential to mediate conflict, problem-solve, and respond appropriately to student concerns.


Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.

You will not be asked to upload references at this time.

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

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