Restorative Justice Lead - Juvenile Facility

Georgia Department of Revenue; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement options

Job summary

The Restorative Justice Coordinator will lead the implementation and oversight of restorative justice practices within a secure juvenile justice facility in Washington, GA. The role focuses on healing-centered dialogue, accountability, and reintegration among youth, staff, victims, and families.

Collaborate with leadership, case managers, security, and behavioral health staff to embed restorative principles into the facility's culture, recordkeeping, and disciplinary processes while ensuring

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 Services Program Coord 1 (SSP030) or position equivalent.
• Some positions require eligibility for licensure.
• Master’s degree in related field preferred.

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 confidentiality and facility policies.
• Collect data, analyze data on program implementation and evaluate program outcomes, and prepare reports for facility & Division leadership.

Skills

facilitation

mediation

crisis intervention

trauma-informed care

conflict resolution

communication

cultural competency

bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Restorative Justice Coordinator will lead the implementation and oversight of restorative justice practices within a secure juvenile justice facility in Washington, GA. The role focuses on healing-centered dialogue, accountability, and reintegration among youth, staff, victims, and families.

Collaborate with leadership, case managers, security, and behavioral health staff to embed restorative principles into the facility's culture, recordkeeping, and disciplinary processes while ensuring