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Juvenile Victim Offender Mediator

Office Location: Beckley, WV

Counties Served: Fayette and Raleigh County

Position Summary

The Juvenile Victim Offender Mediator will work collaboratively with the juvenile victims and offenders in order to create a safe, controlled environment to develop a plan to address the harm caused by the crime.

Responsibilities

The Juvenile Victim Offender Mediator position may include the following, as well as other duties assigned:

• Make contact with victims and offenders separately to explain the mediation process and solicit participation.

• Arrange and facilitate mediation between victim and offender.

• Provide a summary of the meeting and complete required documentation including monthly reports and case notes.

• Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and fiscal guidelines

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.

• Must be knowledgeable of mediation practices and principles

• Training, education, and experience related to the following:

• Family facilitation, mediation, and/or conflict resolution

• Strengths-based assessment and planning

• Communication and ability to relate to diverse groups and manage interpersonal conflict

• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs

Other Skills

• Must be open and willing to work non-traditional work hours

• Must be able to embrace working as a diverse team both effectively and respectfully with persons of any background, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, ability, national origin, or culture

• Provide excellent internal and external customer service

• Must possess good verbal, listening, and written communication skills

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

• Reliable personal transportation

• Good driving record

• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment

Who We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.

Working At NYAP

• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 22 days off each year

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Student loan repayment assistance

• Tuition assistance

• Friday Summer hours

• Work anniversary trips

• Mileage reimbursement

• Peace Leave

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.