Restorative Justice & Wellness Specialist at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
OCDE's ACCESS Program is a public, WASC accredited educational program offering a variety of unique school options serving students throughout Orange County. ACCESS offers multiple instructional learning environments to help students find their personal path in education and provide individualized, targeted, and differentiated instruction with standards-based curriculum and assessments. ACCESS is committed to individual student success. We are looking for dynamic professionals to serve as our Restorative Justice and Wellness Specialist, they will develop, plan and facilitate restorative justice and school wellness programs, activities, and services for at-risk youth. The Restorative Justice & Wellness Specialist will conduct and facilitate restorative circles and provide safety and security at school site. The incumbent will need to collaborate with administration in developing a comprehensive wellness program to establish school programs as well as connect with community outreach programs to reduce gang violence and risky behaviors. The positions will be located throughout Orange County.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: -Bachelor's degree form an accredited college or university with major course work in health, human services, social work, instruction, or related field. -Two (2) years of responsible experience in direct service and coordination of restorative justice and/or youth development programs.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. What is your experience in working in Alternative Youth Education? 2. What experience do you have responding to student behavioral, academic, attendance, and other issues including substance use and abuse and complex trauma concerns?
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: -Bachelor's degree form an accredited college or university with major course work in health, human services, social work, instruction, or related field. -Two (2) years of responsible experience in direct service and coordination of restorative justice and/or youth development programs.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. What is your experience in working in Alternative Youth Education? 2. What experience do you have responding to student behavioral, academic, attendance, and other issues including substance use and abuse and complex trauma concerns?
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
9/30/2022 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/13/2022
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 15: $6,440 - $7,846 monthly. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
225 days, 12 months
Employment Type
Full Time