Restorative Youth Support Coordinator

REAP, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

REAP, Inc. in Portland, OR is hiring a Youth Essential Coordinator to support students with behavioral and disciplinary challenges through Reflections programming across assigned public schools in the Portland metro area.

The role emphasizes restorative justice, social-emotional learning, and collaboration with school staff to create equitable, non-exclusionary interventions that promote academic engagement and personal development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• At least 2 years proven experience working with youth in behavioral or disciplinary support.
• Experience de-escalating challenging behaviors and utilizing intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of restorative justice and restorative justice practices, social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and effective intervention strategies.
• Ability to assess and respond to the diverse needs of students, including those from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students referred to Reflections programming: Elevate, Mindful Moments, and Restorative Circles.
• Manage a caseload of students referred for disciplinary and behavioral needs.
• Provide individual and group support to students through a restorative justice lens, focusing on behavioral management, social-emotional skill building and emotional resilience.
• Collaborate with school staff, counselors, and wraparound professionals to create, contribute to, and execute individualized support plans.
• Engage with parents and guardians by communicating disciplinary processes, discussing student behavior, providing updates on intervention plans, and collaborating on strategies for support at home.
• Prepare reports on behavioral trends, intervention outcomes, and recommendations for future supports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Facilitation

Conflict resolution

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Education / Psychology / Social Work)

Job description

REAP, Inc. in Portland, OR is hiring a Youth Essential Coordinator to support students with behavioral and disciplinary challenges through Reflections programming across assigned public schools in the Portland metro area.

The role emphasizes restorative justice, social-emotional learning, and collaboration with school staff to create equitable, non-exclusionary interventions that promote academic engagement and personal development.