Project Coordinator - Juvenile Restorative Justice

PENQUIS; Bangor (ME); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 Paid Holidays

Paid Time off +3 Days Upon Hire

Paid Training for Certifications

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PENQUIS in Bangor, ME, is hiring a full-time Project Coordinator for our Juvenile Restorative Justice program. The role leads coordination and delivery of services, including referrals and facilitation, primarily based at the Bangor location with a hybrid schedule for remote admin and in-person community work.

The ideal candidate has an associate’s degree and 2-3 years of youth-focused experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 2-3 years of experience with youth or at-risk youth.
• Experience working with teens and understanding family systems.
• Solid computer proficiency and word processing ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated in community work.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and a valid driver's license with reliable transport.
• Completion of facilitator training or ability to complete required training.
• Must meet Penquis background check requirements as outlined in contract provisions.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals from Department of Corrections and community referrals with the Division Manager.
• Coordinate and facilitate restorative programming.
• As lead facilitator, contact referral sources, youth/parents/guardians, and other parties.
• Represent the program in the community and conduct outreach to build capacity.
• Support outreach to engage communities in Penobscot, Piscataquis and Somerset Counties.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and partner meetings; attend supervision and department meetings.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, data tracking, reporting, and QA standards.

Skills

Youth development

Facilitation

Community outreach

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location

Bangor, Maine

Employment Type

Full Time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Schedule

This position is primarily based at our Bangor location and operates under a hybrid work model, combining remote administrative duties with in-person responsibilities in the community, including collaboration with partner organizations and meetings with clients.

Join our Family Enrichment Team! Now hiring a full-time Project Coordinator to lead efforts in our Juvenile Restorative Justice program. As the Project Coordinator, you are responsible for the coordination and primary delivery of the Juvenile Restorative Justice Services Program, including facilitation of program referrals.This position is primarily based at our Bangor location and operates under a hybrid work model, combining remote administrative duties with in-person responsibilities in the community, including collaboration with partner organizations and meetings with clients.What is the Restorative Justice Program – The Restorative Justice program is an intervention and prevention-based program that offers a restorative approach to incidents of harm for juveniles in Penobscot, Piscataquis and Somerset County. The process provides opportunities for youth to take accountability for their actions in a supportive space, understand the impact on others and the community and be part of the process to make things right.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals from the Department of Corrections as well as community-based referrals and work with the Division Manager to assign case facilitators.
• Coordinate and facilitate restorative programming.
• As a lead facilitator, you will reach out to the referral source, the referred youth/parents/guardians, and all other parties impacted by the incident to engage in services.
• Represent the program in the community and conduct community outreach, for referral purposes, to provide knowledge of restorative process to build program capacity.
• Support outreach efforts to engage the community in Penobscot, Piscataquis and Somerset County.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, regional partner meetings, individual supervision and FES department meetings.
• Comply with all assigned program and contract requirements, including data tracking, reporting and quality assurance standards.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and 2-3 years of experience volunteering and/or working with and for young people, specifically in the areas of self-advocacy, youth development, youth leadership or direct social services.
• Experience working with teens or at-risk youth; and experience with family systems.
• Computer proficiency and experience, including word processing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills demonstrated by work within the community which included facilitation and training.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation.
• Completion of facilitator training or ability to complete required training.
• Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.
• 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)
• Paid Time off +3 Days Upon Hire
• Paid Training for All Required Certifications
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

Questions About ApplyingPenquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. For more information email [e-mail] or call 207-973-3500 (TDD: 207-973-3520).Equal Opportunity and Workplace InformationIn accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke-free workplace.