Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Wellness resources
Family Violence Circles for Travis County Transformation Project (TcTp) (FT/PT)
Travis County Transformation Project (TcTp) is looking for a Bilingual (Spanish/English) restorative justice facilitator for our pilot program.
The Travis County Transformation Project seeks to disrupt intergenerational cycles of violence through a pre-arrest, community-based program that uses restorative justice practices to repair harm, restore connection to community, and prevent future violence in our community. Families are eligible for the program have experienced a violent incident between a caregiver and child between the ages of 15 and 16. The incidents will range from class A misdemeanor family violence assault up to a second-degree felony aggravated assault. Incidents that result in serious bodily injury or involve a firearm are not eligible. In Year 1, up to 30 cases are referred by the Travis County District Attorney’s office. Caregivers and youth will undergo a 12-14-week restorative healing circle model. Impacted families will engage and be supported throughout each peacemaking process by local community partners, including the Amala Foundation and Excellence and Advancement Foundation.
The Travis County Transformation Project is a collaborative effort between the Travis County District Attorney’s office and community organizations including the Excellence and Advancement Foundation, New York University's Center on Violence and Recovery, The University of Texas and the Amala Foundation. Together we create a network of support for youth and families involved in instances of family violence. We seek to completely divert our youth and families from the traditional justice system. We are committed to co-creating healing circles with community members and have preference for those who have deep experience in facilitating Restorative Circles and co-creating healing centered community spaces. BIPOC candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
RJ -Facilitator Role Responsibilities: ● Co-creates and facilitates Restorative Circles with Amala's Restorative Justice Facilitator. Requires evening & weekend availability ● Collaborates & communicates with TCTP partners on the planning and implementation of the full 12-14 week circle process for each involved youth and their caregivers, including:
❖ As needed, meet with each participant to explain the program and peacemaking process
and evaluate for receptivity. ❖ Conducting community-based circles to prepare youth and caregivers for the Peacemaking Circle Process and identify methods for continued healing ● Maintains documentation for intake, assessment and progress of each referred case.
Preferred Credentials and Experience: ● Experience in facilitating restorative justice circles. ● Minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth ages 14-16
● Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in facilitating groups, ideally comfortable in settings involving family violence/domestic violence. ● Experience working with youth and/or families involved in the criminal legal system. ● Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Experience/Capabilities in the Following are a Plus: ● Trauma-informed family violence intervention programs ● Culturally responsive restorative practice (CRRP)
Working environment: All sites designated for in-person Circles and will adhere to up-to-date COVID guidelines and regulations. Access to reliable transportation will be required for this position. Hours to be determined by incoming cases.
Benefits: ● Flexible schedule (FT 40 hours per week) or (10 hrs/week PT) ● Position open to both part-time candidates (10 hrs/week) to FT candidates ● FT benefits include:
401K matching
Unlimited vacation time
Health benefits and more!
Application Procedure: Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Maria Arabbo at maria@amalafoundation.org