Restorative Justice Facilitation Coordinator (Multilingual)

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

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Restorative Justice Facilitation Coordinator contributes to our mission by promoting healing, accountability, and justice through restorative practices, fostering inclusive and compassionate communities, building collaborative partnerships, and advocating for systemic change. This occurs through the intake and coordination of restorative justice services, as well as by engaging in restorative justice interventions for less complex cases. This 25-hour-per-week position offers a flexible work schedule. Hours are primarily Monday through Friday, with some Saturday availability required. Since we serve youth and families, work is often scheduled during after-school hours, early evenings, and occasional Saturday mornings or afternoons. Staff have the autonomy to adjust their schedules as needed while maintaining effective case management, client engagement, and program responsiveness.

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees, because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health,justiceand hope.

• Conduct case intake, gathering relevant information (e.g., victim statements, offender histories), assessing readiness and suitability for services, and organizing case files
• Schedule and coordinate restorative justice circles/meetings, ensuring all parties are informed of their responsibilities and meeting logistics
• Under the guidance of Restorative Justice Facilitators and management, design and implement restorative justice interventions for less complex cases, using assessment standards and escalating complex cases as needed
• Track and monitor case progress, ensuring timely follow-up and closure
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records, providing clerical support and preparing materials for restorative justice activities
• Communicate with victims, offenders, and community members to provide information and ensure participation in the restorative justice process
• Collaborate with law enforcement, legal and judicial professionals, community organizations, social services, and mental health providers to create a network of support for restorative justice participants
• Support outreach efforts, maintain resource materials, and assist in organizing training sessions or workshops for facilitators and volunteers
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

• 1 year of related experience in case management, social services or conflict resolution, ideally within a restorative justice or community-based program
• Lived experience that enhances relatability to clients being served is beneficial, though not required
• Associate’s in social work, criminal justice, psychology, conflict resolution or related field; substantial relevant experience will be considered in place of degree
• Core Facilitator training must be successfully completed within 6 months of hire, in the absence of a related degree
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written
• Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and moderate periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to sitting, standing and walking
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 25 pounds
• Travels between worksites occasionally.
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, client home/community settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements, including applicable state and federal background checks and verification of eligibility to work with vulnerable populations.

Thank you!

We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.