Assistant Director for the Community Justice Center

General Purpose
This position is responsible for the development, service delivery and financial and staff management of the Community Justice Center (CJC), a division within the Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO). In addition, the CJC Assistant Director is responsible for promoting the use of restorative principles to respond to crime and conflict throughout the City of Burlington.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee the design, planning, development and implementation of all CJC programs in response to community and departmental needs, including setting priorities and strategies for each program area.
• Receive and utilize input from project/program staff, community stakeholders, funding agencies/organizations and elected officials to set priorities and strategies for the Community Justice Center and each of its sub programs.
• Write and administer grants, including maintaining program records, producing and submitting necessary grant reports, and monitoring and reporting on program performance. Maintain positive working relations with funders.
• Manage all general operations of the division including development and monitoring of the division budget, addressing facilities concerns, etc.
• Maintain positive public relations and promote restorative principles. Participate in community initiatives regarding crime, conflict and the criminal justice system.
• Facilitate community efforts to respond to issues relating to crime and conflict. Develop and implement new forums, policies and/or programs to meet expressed community concerns.
• Serve on City and community-based leadership groups in the realm of alternatives to justice, victim safety, offender accountability, offender re-entry, and social services such as Public Safety Leadership Team, Reclaiming Futures Leadership Team and Juvenile Justice Work Group, My Brother’s Keeper, CommunityStat, Burlington School District Restorative Practices Leadership Team, City Wide Safety Committee, Community Coalition, etc.
• Actively participate as a member of the Community Justice Network of Vermont and collaborate with other CJCs, especially those in Chittenden County.
• Facilitate and/or participate in statewide initiatives to improve response to crime, conflict, offender accountability, victim support and alternatives to criminal justice system, such as RestoreCorps Advisory, Scaling Up Restorative Justice, the Restorative Justice Consortium.
• Oversee and conduct negotiations with multi-party and multi-agency affiliations to secure funding and operational authority.
• Facilitate regular collaboration between City of Burlington (through the Burlington Police Department and City Attorney’s Office) with the State of Vermont Department of Corrections.
• Direct, manage, and supervise the hiring and performance of Community Justice Center employees.
• Provide on site support for one outside contractor from VABIR.
• Oversee the recruitment, supervision and coordination of volunteers serving in the CJC programs.
• Federal, State and Private grant solicitation and management. Maintain regular contact with the Vermont Agency of Human Services, the U.S. Department of Justice, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services, Office of Victims of Crime and other agencies regarding contract compliance and funding opportunities.
• Support and staff an active Citizens’ Advisory Committee and Parallel Justice Commission.
• Provide regular program up-dates as necessary.
• Serve on department advisory team including weekly meetings with Director and other Assistant Directors to analyze budget, make staffing recommendations and other projects as needed and as assigned by the CEDO Director.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (social work preferred) and four to six years of experience in community-based conflict resolution, community development, and program development and management
• Supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of and experience with Restorative Practices, working with youth and/or victim services highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in fostering collaborative relationships or coalitions required
• Demonstrated public relations, group development and facilitation skills required
• Ability to provide leadership that is consistent with the values and principles of Restorative Practices
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing required
• Attendance at early morning/late evening meetings and some travel required
• Ability to work with a diverse group of partners and program participants required
• Demonstrated ability to be creative in program design and development required
• Demonstrated success in grant writing and management
• Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
• Ability to effectively and professionally represent the City in all written and verbal interactions with multiple stakeholders including City employees, elected officials and members of the general public required.
• Ability to demonstrate solid judgment and the utmost level of the confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize work and problem solve to accomplish competing objectives while meeting deadlines is required.
• Availability to respond to emergent and time-sensitive situations are essential to meeting expectations of the job functions including the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to pass a background check to the satisfaction of the City and Department of Corrections.
• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• 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.

Additional Information

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 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 865-7145.

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