Court Diversion Services Coordinator Job Opening

This position is responsible for assisting participants across the Civil Driving with License Suspended (DLS), Court Diversion, and Youth Substance Abuse Safety Programs, to repair harm that they might have caused to themselves, others and the community at large. This position also provides support to affected parties across pre-trial and post-adjudication programs.

** The hiring for this position is Contingent upon City Council approval **

• Work collaboratively with team members and agency partners to maintain and support a caseload of program participants, making appropriate referrals as necessary
• Accurately maintain participant payment and program records and progress reporting systems in compliance with agency standards
• Conduct pre-trial screenings as prescribed by the appropriate program
• Attend court and facilitate meetings as assigned
• Attend all participants' restorative panel meetings
• Develop positive working relationships with all program volunteers
• Work to ensure effective, confidential and consistent communication with affected and responsible parties

• Attends monthly CEDO and CJC staff meetings
• Performs other duties as required.

• Associate's degree in education, criminal justice or human services or related field and three years related work experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two for one year basis.
• Training, education, course work in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, domestic and sexual violence, trauma, poverty, crime and other challenges.
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to make appropriate referrals
• Strong attention to detail, time management, record-keeping and computer skills
• Some evening availability required.
• Reliable transportation required
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Well-developed sense of professional and personal boundaries

The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information.
The City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities.

Applications for this position are only accepted on-line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at (802) 540-2505.

WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EOE

AmeriCorps, PeaceCorps and National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.