Lead Restorative Practices Coordinator

About the role

Supports and advances the University of Pittsburgh’s and public-school partners’ collaborative to proactively build a positive relational school culture. Facilitates restorative practices with students, parents, teachers, school staff, and community members in response to behavioral challenges. Assists with program monitoring and evaluation, attends trainings, and collaborates with other initiatives to align with existing support services.

About the School of Social Work

The School of Social Work at Pitt is consistently ranked among the top schools of social work in the nation. The School is known for its strong educational programs at the BASW, MSW, and PhD levels and national leadership on race and social problems, child welfare, and health and mental health. The social work values of the School permeate into its operations as well. Our devotion to diversity begins with our staff and faculty who bring a wide variety of experiences to our classrooms and our offices. Our excellent leadership and supervisors are people-focused, communicative, and supportive of your professional development – funding is set aside to help employees pay for development opportunities (training seminars, conferences, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support and advance the University of Pittsburgh’s and public-school partners’ collaborative to proactively build a positive relational school culture.
• Facilitate restorative practices with students, parents, teachers, school staff, and community members in response to behavioral challenges.
• Assist with program monitoring and evaluation, attend trainings, and collaborate with other initiatives to align with existing support services.
• Coordinate all restorative practice activities at assigned school (restorative practice coordinators are placed at each participating school).
• Spend 90% of time directly supporting discipline reform efforts at the school.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (for restorative practice coordinator role) with at least three years of experience in youth work, preferably with some teaching or counseling training in the urban context.
• Minimum education level required: Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum years of experience required: 3.
• Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement.

Benefits

• Professional development funding for training seminars, conferences, and other opportunities.

Pay

Hiring range TBD based upon qualifications.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hybrid: combination of on-campus and remote work as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Position Details

Full-time regular staff position. Job Family: Academic & Student Services. Job Sub-Family: Academic Services. Relocation not offered. Visa sponsorship not provided. Background check required for finalists. Child protection clearances not applicable. Required documents: Resume.