Restorative Justice Program Coordinator

Organization:

Citizens for Safe Schools (CFSS) is a non-profit youth development agency with a vision for a safe and drug-free community where children at risk for delinquency, academic failure, and victimization have opportunities to build resiliency and character. CFSS provides the community with a one-to-one, professionally supported volunteer-based mentoring program that targets youth in the 4th-8th grades.

CFSS works in collaboration with schools, the juvenile department, and related partners to implement preventative and character education programming to achieve improved graduation rates, and reduced delinquency and juvenile crime in Klamath County.

Location:

This position will involve frequent travel between the Citizens for Safe Schools downtown office and local schools and organizations. Applicants will need to maintain a safe driving record, appropriate licensure, and a method of regular transportation.

Position Summary:

Citizens for Safe Schools (CFSS) is in the process of developing Klamath County's first-ever youth-centered Restorative Justice (RJ) program. Restorative justice programs for youth are designed to help young people take genuine responsibility for their actions and repair the harm they cause, while also diverting them from the juvenile justice system. As an intervention following wrongdoing, restorative justice works with both the people who have caused harm and the victim(s) and community members impacted. This position will help participants identify harms, needs, and obligations, then make a plan to repair the harm and put things as right as possible.

RJ programs aim to build a sense of community when responding to conflict and harm. Additionally, Citizens for Safe Schools will be working with a pilot school site to launch an in-school Youth Peer mediation process. This will be a specialized diversion program for young offenders, typically involving first-time, non-violent offenses. In this peer mediation process, the young person attends a youth panel, where their case is heard by a panel of their peers. This offers an alternative to traditional juvenile court or school suspension/expulsion processing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

Pilot and Implement Restorative Justice Programs

● Work with local school districts and school partners to respond to instances of violence, assault, and bullying in schools. Facilitate Restorative Justice sessions when appropriate.

● Coordinate, facilitate, and mediate an annual restorative justice conferencing with youth engagement and partnership.

● Hold youth accountable to reach goals set in their Restorative Justice healing path.

● Use assessment skills to identify problems and barriers, and coach toward resolution using restorative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practices.

Lead Development of Youth Peer Mediation with School Pilot Site

● Assist in piloting and co-facilitating Klamath County Youth Peer Mediation diversionary process with school pilot site with the aim of:

○ Reduced recidivism

○ Diversion from the juvenile justice system and/or suspension/expulsion

○ Holding youth accountable & repairing harm

○ Educating youth around restorative justice practices

Assist in Coalition Building and Case Management

● Interface with existing victim services and provide opportunities for youth and those whom they have harmed to openly discuss, make amends, and heal.

● Manage and facilitate youth referrals from Klamath County Circuit Court, Klamath County Juvenile Department, and schools. This includes: case referrals, coordinating pre-meetings, dialogues, and follow-up appointments with participating impacted parties, responsible parties, volunteers, etc.

Provide General Program Support

● Collaborate with CFSS staff to integrate youth into additional CFSS programming, youth development opportunities, and organizational activities as appropriate.

● Contribute to monthly newsletter, social media content, or other program-related correspondence.

● Participate in program fundraising, outreach, and awareness events as directed.

● Other duties in support of cross-sectional programming, events, or activities as assigned.

● Support and contribute to positive morale and collegiality in the workplace, working in collaboration with peers and contributing to cross-sectional programming.

Required Qualifications:

Leadership and Work Ethic

● At least three years of public speaking experience in a variety of settings.

● Robust training skills and varied group facilitation expertise, including strong facilitation skills for diverse groups with a variety of meeting purposes.

● Ability to effectively give and receive feedback.

● Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, and implement work plans.

● Ability to be self-directed, look up resources independently, manage time well, and take initiative in solving problems.

● Strong commitment to self-care, compassion for others, and the challenges of an entrepreneurial non-profit.

Strong Interpersonal Skills

● Excellent written and oral communication skills.

● Experience setting strong boundaries and limits.

● Sensitivity to cultural, social, and personal differences and use lived experience to foster trust and connection while engaging without bias.

● Maintain a high degree of professionalism and proactively seek professional development related to job duties, effective mentoring practices, and positive youth development.

● Strong work ethic and self-confidence are necessary to act decisively while simultaneously maintaining the ability to receive and integrate direction and ideas from others.

Experience with Restorative Justice Principles

● Ability to listen without judgment, reflect what is heard, validate, and ensure clarity around varied perspectives.

● Expertise in de-escalating tense or complex situations and management of conflict constructively while identifying core issues to facilitate collaborative problem-solving.

● Ambition to become well-versed in restorative justice philosophy, practices, and goals.

● The ability to complete the Resolve Restorative Justice training within the first six months of employment.

Coalition and Community Engagement

● Ability to manage group dynamics and interactions to balance power and ensure a safe, respectful, and restorative environment.

● Ability to think creatively, adjust the process to meet the unique needs of each participant, and handle unexpected challenges.

● Ability to work collaboratively and productively in a dynamic, change-driven environment.

Commitment to Youth Development

● At least five years of experience working with youth and/or young people.

● A dedication to and enthusiasm for the organizational mission statement and the "Six Pillars" of character are featured at the top of this job description, and role models these pillars within all interactions, especially among youth participants.

Physical Requirements

● Experience working with computers, professional listservs, word processing, Excel spreadsheets, Zoom meetings, and webinar hosting.

● Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

● Stand, sit, and/or walk for extended periods.

● Make or receive phone calls on your phone.

● Located or willing to relocate to Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Preferred Qualifications

● Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

● Practical experience in mediation, group facilitation, and conflict resolution among youth populations.

● Skill in asking open-ended, probing questions to encourage reflection and dialogue, and summarizing statements to foster understanding.

● At least two years in a school setting, nonprofit community organization, youth-serving agency, or related field.

● Experience providing trauma-informed care or training in trauma-informed practices.

● A demonstrated history of program creation and development.

Compensation:

This position is non-exempt and will receive a starting wage of $24 per hour at 40 hours per week. We know that the practice of salary negotiation can contribute to pay inequities. Therefore, as part of our efforts to maintain a transparent salary structure and ensure just and equitable compensation across the organization, starting offers are not negotiable.

Citizens for Safe Schools also boasts a generous benefit package that includes:

● $500/month towards health benefits with the CFSS contracted provider.

● PTO step schedule for full-time employees:

○ Starting employees: 152 hours

○ After 1 year: 168 hours

○ After 3 years: 184 hours

○ After 5 years: 200 hours

● Eleven paid holidays, with two personal/floating holidays.

● Citizens for Safe Schools will pay up to $100 monthly for employees’ student or medical debt after they have worked for the organization for over five years.

● Ongoing professional development, including becoming a certified Restorative Justice Practitioner.

● Sabbaticals are available for employees who have worked with the agency for more than five years.

● Employee Wellness Program.

● Participation in Edward Jones retirement accounts.

Work Environment:

This position will work both within the school system, and the Citizens for Safe Schools downtown office. There is also potential to work with senior staff to develop a plan to occasionally work from home. We strive to have an office culture that meets the needs of our employees and is open to discussion.

Work authorization/visa eligibility: This job requires a sustained U.S. work authorization and is not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.

Duration:

This is a full-time position; the posting closes when the position is filled. The position is funded through June 30, 2026, and has the potential to be ongoing.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications either on indeed or email: info@citizensforsafeschools.org

Citizens for Safe Schools prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person