Restorative Practitioner: Case Specialist

Company Description

Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project (LARJP) works to foster a healthy community through restorative justice practices. The organization focuses on enabling those affected by harmful behaviors to express feelings, seek answers, and participate in shaping outcomes. LARJP helps individuals responsible for harm understand the full impact of their actions on victims, families, and the community, encouraging accountability and timely resolutions. By engaging the community, LARJP aims to find constructive solutions to harmful behaviors.

Their restorative justice approach promotes healing and collaboration.

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Restorative Practitioner:
Case Specialist based in Brainerd, MN. The Case Specialist will coordinate and facilitate restorative justice processes, engaging victims, offenders, and community members in dialogue to address the harm caused. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, conducting intake assessments, preparing participants for restorative meetings, and maintaining detailed case records. The role also involves community outreach, education on restorative practices, and collaboration with stakeholders, including community organizations and criminal justice professionals.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening and the ability to foster dialogue
• Experience with conflict resolution, mediation, or restorative practices
• Ability to manage caseloads, conduct intake assessments, and maintain organized and accurate records
• Experience in community engagement, facilitation, and workshops, with a focus on restorative principles
• Familiarity with the criminal justice system and restorative justice processes is preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including victims, offenders, and community representatives
• Bachelor's degree in social work, conflict resolution, criminal justice, or a related field is preferred
• Commitment to fostering a healthy, inclusive community and upholding the principles of restorative justice