Now Hiring - Parallel Justice Program Specialist

Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Chittenden County Community Justice Center is seeking a Parallel Justice Program Specialist to provide trauma-informed, victim-centered advocacy and case management for individuals affected by crime across Chittenden County. Initial work focuses on Essex, South Burlington, and Williston, with expansion to additional municipalities.

Based at CCCJC with time in South Burlington, Williston, and Essex Police Dept.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, victim-centered advocacy, case management, resource coordination, referral, and restorative justice services for individuals affected by crime and harm throughout Chittenden County.
• Support victims residing in or impacted by participating municipalities within the Parallel Justice Program, with initial services concentrated in Essex, South Burlington, and Williston and expansion to other municipalities.
• Collaborate with municipalities, law enforcement, community organizations, victim service providers, and restorative justice partners to ensure access to timely support, information, advocacy, and opportunities for restoration.

Job description

Now Hiring - Parallel Justice Program Specialist

Chittenden County Community Justice Center is hiring a Parallel Justice Program Specialist!

This position provides trauma-informed, victim-centered advocacy, case management, resource coordination, referral, and restorative justice services for individuals impacted by crime and harm throughout Chittenden County. The primary focus is supporting victims residing in, or impacted by, participating municipalities within the Parallel Justice Program, with initial services concentrated in Essex, South Burlington, and Williston and anticipated expansion to additional municipalities. The position will also work with non-criminal community referrals, in collaboration with agency staff and community partners.

Based at the Chittenden County Community Justice Center (CCCJC) South Burlington office, this position collaborates with municipalities, law enforcement, community organizations, victim service providers, and restorative justice partners to ensure victims have access to timely support, information, advocacy, and meaningful opportunities for restoration. The position also contributes to the continued development and evaluation of county-wide Parallel Justice services.

This position exercises a high degree of independence, initiative, and professional judgment and will support program volunteers. While primarily based at the South Burlington CCCJC office, the position will also spend time in the Williston office and the Essex Police Dept. office.

Union Affiliation: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Pay Grade 16: $31.70 - $35.33 Hourly

Remote Tier 2: Up to one (1) day remote/week