Part-Time Restorative Justice Facilitator & Coordinator

Lutheran Community Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5h week

Medical benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

2 weeks vacation

2 weeks sick leave

12 holidays

Floating holidays

403(b) plan with matching

EAP

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Lutheran Community Services NW seeks a Restorative Justice Facilitation Coordinator for a 25-hour-per-week role. The position focuses on intake, coordination of circles, and designing interventions for less complex cases.

You will collaborate with law enforcement, community partners and staff to promote healing, accountability and justice. Ideal candidates have 1 year of related case management experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and Core Facilitator training within 6 months.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience in case management, social services or conflict resolution, ideally within a restorative justice or community-based program
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written
• Core Facilitator training must be completed within 6 months of hire
• Lived experience that enhances relatability to clients being served is beneficial, though not required
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements, including background checks and eligibility to work with vulnerable populations

Responsibilities

• Conduct case intake, gathering relevant information and assessing readiness for services
• Schedule and coordinate restorative justice circles/meetings; inform parties of responsibilities and logistics
• Design and implement restorative justice interventions for less complex cases under guidance
• Track and monitor case progress, ensure timely follow-up and closure
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and prepare materials for activities
• Communicate with victims, offenders, and community members to ensure participation
• Collaborate with law enforcement, legal/judicial professionals, community organizations and health providers to support participants
• Support outreach, maintain resource materials, and assist in organizing trainings or workshops for facilitators and volunteers
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Associate’s in social work, criminal justice, psychology, conflict resolution or related field

Job description

Lutheran Community Services NW seeks a Restorative Justice Facilitation Coordinator for a 25-hour-per-week role. The position focuses on intake, coordination of circles, and designing interventions for less complex cases.

You will collaborate with law enforcement, community partners and staff to promote healing, accountability and justice. Ideal candidates have 1 year of related case management experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and Core Facilitator training within 6 months.