FT Case Coordinator (40 hours/week)
Deadline: May 9, 2008

Overview: Restorative Justice Community Action (RJCA) is seeking a Case Coordinator to support our neighborhood-based restorative justice program in Minneapolis (www.rjca-inc.org). The RJCA Community Conferencing Program holds nonviolent adult offenders accountable to the community for livability offenses committed in our thirteen-neighborhood service area, covering Downtown Minneapolis and parts of South, Southeast, and North Minneapolis. In community conferences, screened offenders and affected community members discuss the impact of referred incidents and work out restitution agreements that are monitored by RJCA. The Case Coordinator is responsible for case management, including offender intake, scheduling, compliance monitoring, and reporting. The Case Coordinator also assists with referral development and data collection. We are looking to fill position as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
* Case Management - Handle intake and scheduling of new cases; set up and maintain case files; monitor offender compliance with restitution agreements; produce reports on outcomes; and keep records up-to-date.
* Referral Facilitation - Help maintain effective referral systems in partnership with law enforcement, courts, and other referral partners; attend court appearances to enroll eligible offenders; participate in coordinating meetings with partners as needed; assist with training of partners as needed.
* Data Collection - Provide information and assist with reports to partners and funders as needed.
* Miscellaneous - Facilitate community conferences and assist with other tasks as needed.

Qualifications:
* Four-year degree (or near completion), with relevant coursework in criminal justice, restorative justice, sociology, or social work preferred
* Case management experience preferred
* Strong organizational skills with good attention to detail and time management Experience with offender population preferred
* Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, with fluency in Spanish a plus
* Ability to work with minimal supervision
* Experience with legal system a plus
* Good typing skills
* Interest in multicultural work and serving diverse populations
* Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours

Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week. Must be available Mon-Fri 9:00-12:00.
Salary: $15 - $17/hr plus health insurance and generous vacation/leave benefits.
Deadline: Applications must be received by May 9, 2008.
To Apply: Send, email, or deliver cover letter explaining your interest, qualifications, and date you are available to begin, along with a resume and at least three professional references to: RJCA, Attention Hiring Committee, 1201 Marquette Avenue S., Suite 330, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, or email: bcampbell@rjca-inc.org
For More Information: Call Beth Campbell at 612-746-0787.

RJCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.