Restorative Justice Coordinator - Maine Correctional Center

Restorative Justice Coordinator - Maine Correctional Center

Grade 21: Pay: $46,051.20 - $63,939.20 (this includes $0.60/hour institutional stipend)

Job Class Code: 5303

003300-3314

Open: March 24, 2025

Close: May 08, 2025

CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION

Maine Correctional Center in Windham, ME, is seeking a Restorative Justice Coordinator. This position is critical to ensuring that all residents experience a fair, equitable, and responsive environment that fosters a positive and successful return to their communities. The successful candidate will work to oversee, implement, monitor, and ensure the effectiveness of programs by establishing partnerships and conversations between the facility, residents, communities, and victims, conducting and researching to develop and implement new systems to support the Maine Model of Corrections restorative justice practices encouraging a successful transition back to the community.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is paraprofessional support work involving interaction, care, custody, security, treatment, rehabilitation, and restorative justice reintegration planning of justice involved adults referred to the Department of Corrections. Coordinates, implements, and tracks rehabilitative, protective, treatment, and behavioral health programs and services to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of restorative services. Leads, facilitates, and participates in individual and group circle process and activities to document observations, and guide and promote restorative philosophy and principles. Mentors and acts as a role model of appropriate behavior, attitude, ethics, and morals to encourage positive social change and promote a normative culture.. Determines and initiates actions or interventions to resolve work problems, address resource needs, and coordinate activities. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of development, behavior, and methods of providing habilitative, rehabilitative, and socialization practices.
• Knowledge of agency policies and standard operating procedures. Knowledge of evidence-based principles and practices.
• Knowledge of restorative justice theory, practice, and their application in providing rehabilitative programs.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of establishing work standards and work simplification. Knowledge of on-the-job training methods, techniques, and practices.
• Ability to apply seasoned interpersonal skills and facilitate group dynamics.
• Ability to develop and execute complex program and strategic goals in a dynamic environment. Ability to guide and lead individuals in group settings and subprogram activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish, coordinate, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to draft or complete standardized documents, forms, and reports.
• Ability to develop and implement training.
• Ability to analyze facts and information, reach logical conclusions, and make sound determinations.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate program activities and functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training, and/or experience in a behavioral science, human services, social science, criminal justice area, or a closely related field – OR – directly related experience working with people in a treatment and/or correctional setting.

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application. For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

State of Maine Benefits

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($$11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/som-health-plan/premium-rates.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19 % of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/living-resources
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act:https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, the Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodation is provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.