Description

The Trainer/Restorative Justice Specialist supports the mission of the Center for Restorative Justice by building the capacity of others to implement restorative practices. Restorative Justice Trainer/ Specialists work collaboratively with other CRJ staff to offer training to individuals, institutions and organizations, as well as provide more comprehensive supports to the departments, divisions and phases of the criminal legal system as well as school districts and individual schools. The specialist may be assigned responsibility for specific clients (e.g. work with the Department of Corrections, for incarcerable work, community members and community-based organizations, schools or districts) – to plan, coach and support implementation of whole institution, whole organization, whole district or whole school restorative justice development.

The Center for Restorative Justice (CRJ) at Suffolk University was founded to foster collaborative partnerships to support a growing social movement to institutionalize restorative approaches to community building, response to harm, problem-solving and violations of legal and human rights. Since 1997 Suffolk University Center for Restorative Justice has served as a regional/national/international thought-leader in restorative justice policy and practice development.

The mission of the CRJ is to serve as a bridge between the academy, professionals, and communities through institutions such as public education, training, technical assistance, research, evaluation and scholarship. As a community-engaged academic center, CRJ fosters restorative approaches to community building, resolving conflict and harm in justice systems, schools and communities.

Position Summary
The Trainer/Restorative Justice Specialist supports the mission of the Center for Restorative Justice by building the capacity of others to implement restorative practices. Restorative Justice Trainer/ Specialists work collaboratively with other CRJ staff to offer training to individuals, institutions and organizations, as well as provide more comprehensive supports to the departments, divisions and phases of the criminal legal system as well as school districts and individual schools. The specialist may be assigned responsibility for specific clients (e.g. work with the Department of Corrections, for incarcerable work, community members and community-based organizations, schools or districts) – to plan, coach and support implementation of whole institution, whole organization, whole district or whole school restorative justice development.

The Trainer/Restorative Justice Specialist is also responsible for planning and delivery of trainings and professional development, as well as the coaching and support of community members, institutional, organizational, districtwide or school-based Restorative Justice Leadership Teams (including coordination with administrative, district level or site coordinators; facilitating communication among all stakeholders; troubleshooting at relevant levels and coordination with CRJ co-directors).

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in urban schools, criminal legal system, and/or social service settings; substantial experience with restorative justice practices in one or more of those settings; experience working with youth and professional development with adults; cultural acuity and cultural humility; and is able to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Trainings and Professional Development:
● Works with other CRJ team members to develop, refine and conduct all trainings, presentations, and educational events.
● Works with the Leadership Team at identified locations and convenes, facilitates and records all leadership team meetings
● Coordinates the logistics of training at each site in collaboration with that site’s coordinator and Leadership Team.
CRJ Team Engagement:
● Participates regularly in all CRJ planning, CRJ team meetings and meetings with CRJ partners.
● Collaborates with other CRJ staff (and consultants) on specific project design and delivery
● Oversees all project-related communication with assigned partners and institutions
Administrative/Reporting Functions:
● Act as primary liaison between CRJ partner community members, organizations and institutions and the CRJ
● Acts as primary liaison between community members, project partners at the institution level
● Provides timely reports and records.
● Facilitates team and project communication processes via meetings, reports, email, etc.
● Represents the work of CRJ within the University, partners, media and community members.
● Represents the work of CRJ positively in meetings with other agency personnel, community members, partnering organizations/agencies and stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS
● Min. BA/BS in related field; advanced degree plus
● Experience, knowledge and commitment in restorative justice
● Experience and knowledge in urban educational settings
● Experience working in diverse settings/and demonstrated cultural acuity and cultural humility
● Ability to work effectively with youth and adults
● Highly organized, detail oriented with excellent writing and computer skills
● Public speaking skills and ability to present ideas persuasively

SALARY AND BENEFITS- Commensurate with experience plus full benefits package.

Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a veteran in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs, activities, or employment. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, the University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.