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Suffolk University Trainer/Restorative Justice Specialist in Boston, Massachusetts
Trainer/Restorative Justice Specialist
Staff Exempt Boston, Massachusetts
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Description
Center for Restorative Justice
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.
Trainer/Restorative Justice Specialist
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 Trainers/ Specialists work with other CRJ staff to offer training and coaching to individuals, teams, and organizations, and provide more comprehensive support to school districts and individual schools. The Trainer/Restorative Justice Specialist is also responsible for planning and delivering professional development and coaching and supporting districtwide or school-based Leadership Teams.
The Trainer/Restorative Justice Specialist will also work with CRJ staff on various projects to support our ongoing work with external partners and our internal growth and development as a team.
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
Participates in relevant internal and external professional development experiences including collaborative reflection on training curricula, coaching models and materials, current developments in restorative justice and K-12 education, and exploring racial justice within our work and organization as a team
Administrative/Reporting Functions:
Act as primary liaison between CRJ partner organizations and institutions and the CRJ
Acts as primary liaison between 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 in, knowledge of, and commitment to restorative justice and restorative justice practices
Ability to facilitate engaging, student-centered, and community building learning experiences for diverse audiences and stakeholders
Experience in and knowledge of urban educational settings
Experience working in diverse settings
Demonstrated intercultural acuity and cultural humility
Demonstrated commitment to deepening one’s awareness of how one’s own multiple layers of identity and privilege impact relationships within our organization and with external partners
Ability to work effectively with youth and adults
Strong orientation to ongoing learning and continuous growth as a professional and restorative justice practitioner
Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues to learn, engage in restorative justice practices, and tackle complex projects together
Highly organized, detail oriented with excellent writing and computer skills
Public speaking skills and ability to present ideas persuasively
Ability to transport oneself to and from full-day trainings throughout Massachusetts and New England an average of 2-3 days per week.
The salary for this position is $65,000 .00 plus full Suffolk University benefits.
The Center for Restorative Justice at Suffolk University values a diverse workforce and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Even if you do not meet every qualification, we would love to still hear from you and encourage you to apply.
We strongly encourage applications from members of marginalized communities, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color; women; and the LGBTQIA2S+ and disabled communities. We also value the myriad life experiences that may have brought people to restorative justice and encourage those who have been system involved in any capacity to apply.
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.