Are you looking for a new role with a great organization that helps children and families? Do you want to help make a difference with youth in your community? Are YOU passionate about serving others? Are YOU energized when you see a child flourish?

Well, look no further!

NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.

Be A Part Of Something Bigger!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving children, youth, and families, and we are dedicated to provide you with support to do just that!

Position Overview

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. This position will cover Fayette County cases and be a hybrid position. The mediator will have the ability to work from home and will have access to our Beckley office for supplies.

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, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Other Skills

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• 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

Who We Are:

We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving children, youth, and families, and we are dedicated to provide you with support to do just that. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of the communities we serve.

NYAP Offers You:

• Up to 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities!
• Full Health Care Benefits Plan; Medical, Dental, and Vision!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours, Tuition Assistance, and Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment

COVID-19 Considerations:

We are safely and successfully working out in the community and in-home settings.

Covid-19 Vaccination Note:

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP is strongly encouraging all employees become fully vaccinated against COVID by November 1, 2021. Documentation will be required. The State of IL has a separate mandate, For More Information Click Here

NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or hr@nyap.org

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

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

Our organization was established in Ohio and is now in 10 states. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.