Coordinator – Restorative Justice-Reentry

Description

Job Title: Coordinator – Restorative Justice-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.

Coordinators at NEKCA lead and organize across multiple programs and providers to integrate and streamline services throughout our agency and with regional partners. Coordinators are highly collaborative and great communicators. They are responsible for facilitating program and regional meetings and implementing human-centered programing across all levels of programming. Coordinator responsibilities may include supervision, grant reporting, and ensuring smooth operations at service locations in support of the Associate Director.

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.

• 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 participants 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

• 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 clients 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.
• 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…