Youth Justice Coalition Coordinator - Grant Funded

About the role

The Youth Justice Coalition Coordinator oversees the Utah County Youth Justice Project, aiming to address community violence through a collective impact, restorative justice, and public health approach. The role serves as the central liaison for all partners, fostering a collaborative network to create a safer community and positive pathways for youth.

Responsibilities

• Guides the project's mission to address community violence through a collective impact, restorative justice, and public health approach.
• Serves as the central liaison for all partners, building the collaborative network necessary to foster a safer community and create positive pathways for youth.
• Provides programmatic and grant administration oversight for the Utah County Youth Justice Project.
• Coordinates with partners to ensure alignment and effectiveness of initiatives.
• Builds and facilitates multi-agency coalitions, community-based workgroups, or similar collaborative efforts.
• Coordinates programs funded by federal grants, particularly those from justice or human services-related agencies.
• Navigates systemic barriers or being impacted by the juvenile justice system to inform strategies and interventions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Public Health, Sociology, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time, professional experience in public health, criminal justice, restorative justice, program coordination or management, grant administration, or community outreach.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Qualifications

• Preference may be given to applicants with experience working directly with at-risk youth in a programmatic, non-profit, or government setting.
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience in building, facilitating, or leading multi-agency coalitions, community-based workgroups, or similar collaborative efforts.
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience in coordinating programs funded by federal grants, particularly those from justice or human services-related agencies.
• Preference may be given to applicants with personal or direct experience navigating systemic barriers or being impacted by the juvenile justice system.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with grant writing and administration.
• Knowledge of restorative justice practices and public health principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• 100% paid premiums for health insurance.
• Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k).
• Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

$63,939.20 - $73,528.00 Annually

Schedule

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Contact Information

To apply, please visit www.utahcounty.gov. For more information about the Utah County Government, visit www.utahcounty.gov.