Restorative Justice Specialist

Job Description

Municipal Court Of Atlanta

Restorative Justice Specialist

Posting Expires: December 24, 2024

Salary: $43,888/annually

PURPOSE OF JOB:
The purpose of this position is to assist in the facilitation of various alternative sentencing programs offered through the Office of Community Court and to provide case management for individuals participating in those programs. Duties include, but are not limited to: tracking program progress of participants and promoting participant success; reporting participant progress to Judges and court staff; facilitating and participating in community outreach; facilitating program-related classes for offenders and community participants; maintaining participants' case files and statistical data; supervising community service workers and related projects; and providing administrative support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. Incumbent may perform other duties not articulated in this job description as determined by the court administrator or appropriate designee.

Administrative Duties:

Provides case management for offenders assigned to the Restorative Justice, Teens Learning Control (TLC), Community Service and other court administered programs

Makes appropriate employment and educational referrals for offenders

Acts as liaison to community Restorative Boards and other court partners

Conducts comprehensive assessments and referral recommendations for program participants (offenders)

Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of programs in which offenders are placed

Facilitates weekly or quarterly program classes

Identifies community service projects working closely with City NPUs and other City representatives or entities

Oversees community service participant placement and/or assignments

Facilitates court program participant intake process

Ensures program modules and other court program information is updated as necessary

Communication:

Reports the offender's compliance with Court ordered sentences, activities and/or programs

Submits bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports of all activities, data collected and program evaluation forms in given timeframe

Attends and conducts meetings with the community, service providers, Restorative Board members, staff members and agencies associated with the Court

Ability to create promotional and/or collateral marketing materials to inform targeted communities of available court programs

Reports updates needed to court programs website

Record Keeping and Documentation:

Maintains and updates offender case files

Maintains and updates program statistics

Maintains record of service providers and performance reviews of programs provided

Maintains minutes of Restorative Board meetings and all Board related information

Maintains class attendance logs

Maintains and updates program related materials

Marginal Job Functions

Performs other related duties as required

Knowledge/Skills/Ability (KSAs):
Has thorough knowledge of court or similar agency or service provider practices, services, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities. Has thorough knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job or the ability to acquire necessary knowledge. Knows how to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental operations and activities. Is able to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, elected officials, management, employees and members of the general public. Is able to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner. Has good organizational, leadership, management, human relations, de-escalation and technical skills. Has excellent written and verbal communication skills. Is able to use independent judgement and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems. Has the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations using statistical calculations. Is knowledgeable and proficient with computers. Is able to read, understand and interpret materials related to duties and responsibilities of the job.

Qualifications

Minimum Essential Education, Experience and Training Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, public administration, business management, or a related field.

Two years of experience in the criminal justice field or public administration; or with program coordination, case management (preferably in a legal or court environment), program facilitation and/or program development, or program marketing. Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job will be considered.

Applicants must have excellent facilitation, written and verbal communication and computer skills. Program development and evaluation skills considered a plus. Experience working in a fast-paced court or criminal justice environment considered a plus.

ADA Minimum Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of job related machines and office equipment. Must be able to move or carry related objects or materials. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active work.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, compositional or identifiable characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to communicate with people to convey or exchange professional information.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: May require the ability to read a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. May be required to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to communicate with and before others using correct English.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand subject matter principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision within the scope of respective job duties and tasks; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: May require the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and interpret same as may be appropriate.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to utilize job related equipment in the course of accomplishing job duties and tasks associated with respective primary duties.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to interact with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public and elected officials) beyond giving the receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER