Restorative Justice Lead - Juvenile Facility

State-of-Georgi; Washington (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Restorative Justice Coordinator at Wilkes RYDC in Washington, GA will lead restorative justice initiatives within a secure juvenile facility, facilitating dialogues and circles to promote accountability and healing among youth, staff, families, and victims.

Collaborating with case managers, security, and mental health staff, the role emphasizes trauma-informed practices, staff training, and program evaluation to support reentry and community reintegration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of job-related experience; or two years at SSP030 level or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience with restorative justice, trauma-informed approaches, and youth development is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage restorative justice programs for youth in secure confinement.
• Facilitate restorative circles, victim-offender dialogues, and conflict resolution sessions.
• Train facility staff on restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation.
• Assist in integrating restorative approaches into behavior management and disciplinary protocols.
• Maintain records, collect data, and prepare reports for leadership.

Skills

Facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Communication

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Restorative Justice Coordinator at Wilkes RYDC in Washington, GA will lead restorative justice initiatives within a secure juvenile facility, facilitating dialogues and circles to promote accountability and healing among youth, staff, families, and victims.

Collaborating with case managers, security, and mental health staff, the role emphasizes trauma-informed practices, staff training, and program evaluation to support reentry and community reintegration.