Role OverviewThe Restorative Justice Coordinator will work as part of the leadership team of the Office of Education Options to develop a strategy for systems change and to support the implementation of new and innovative approaches to school discipline for Chicago's Options Schools.
What You Will Do
Develop policy directives for Options Schools, train school faculty in facilitating restorative approaches, and support the development of school discipline approaches for new schools.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a background in restorative justice practices, experience working with court and/or gang-involved youth, and a commitment to social justice and public schooling.
Requirements
- Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work, Law, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years working with adolescents in an educational, advocacy, or social service setting
- Experience evaluating and meeting the social service needs of juvenile offenders and coordinating efforts of various social service agencies health, and community organizations
- Experience working with court-involved youth, or young people who are gang affiliated
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
- Medical Plan Options
- Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Behavioral Health & EAP
- Employee Wellness Program
- Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
- Basic Life Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Pension Plans
- Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Spot Pet Insurance
- Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Days
- Parental Leaves
- Short-Term Disability
- Religious Holidays
- Leaves
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