Restorative Justice Coordinator - Wilkes RYDC - Washington, GA; CCR

Restorative Justice Coordinator
- Wilkes RYDC
- Washington, GA (CCR)

The Restorative Justice Coordinator will lead the implementation and oversight of restorative justice practices within a secure juvenile justice facility. This role is focused on facilitating healing-centered dialogue, accountability, and reintegration among youth residents, staff, victims, and families. The coordinator will work closely with facility leadership, case managers, security and behavioral health staff to embed restorative principles into the facility's culture and disciplinary processes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage restorative justice programs tailored to youth in secure confinement.
• Facilitate restorative circles, victim-offender dialogues, and conflict resolution sessions.
• Collaborate with caseworkers, mental health staff, correctional officers, and families to support youth accountability and emotional development.
• Provide training and coaching to facility staff on restorative justice practices, trauma-informed care, and conflict de-escalation.
• Assist in integrating restorative approaches into behavior management and disciplinary protocols.
• Support the reentry process by helping youth make amends and rebuild relationships with victims, families, and communities.
• Maintain detailed records of restorative processes while ensuring compliance with confidentiality and facility policies.
• Collect data, analyze data on program implementation and evaluate program outcomes, and prepare reports for facility & Division leadership.
• Case Management:
  Manage and track restorative justice cases, from initial referrals to completion, ensuring appropriate interventions and support for all parties involved.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with administrators, teachers, counselors, and community partners to develop and implement restorative justice programs.
• Relationship Building:
  Develop and maintain strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community members, fostering a culture of respect and accountability.
• Advocate for the implementation and sustainability of restorative justice practices within the facility

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 1 (SSP
030) or position equivalent.

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Some positions require eligibility for licensure.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.