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Program Coordinator- Center for Dispute Settlement (CDS)
Intern - Center for Dispute Settlement (CDS)
*Lecturer in Dispute Resolution - Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)
*Executive Director - Community Mediation, Inc.
*Administrative Assistant - Center for Conflict Resolution
*Program Coordinator - Oakland Mediation Center
*Training Specialist - The Concord Center
*Executive Director - The Concord Center
*RESEARCH INTERN - RESOLUTION SYSTEMS INSTITUTE
*Community Mediation Program Coordinator (Asheville, NC)
*Conflict Resolution Professional, ADR Center (Wilmington, NC)
*Executive Director, Conflict Resolution Center Minneapolis, MN(Below)
* Executive Director,Restorative Justice,Rice Lake, WI (Below)
*Faculty position,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PEACEBUILDING,University of San Diego
*Adjunct Law Faculty, University of Oregon Law School, Eugene OR
* Restorative Justice Facilitators, Lutheran Social Services of ND, Fargo ND
*Victim Offender Dialogue Program Coordinator,Pittsburgh, PA
*Mediation Case Coordinator,Fairfax, Virginia
* American Red Cross, Washington, DC
Job Postings
Program Coordinator - Center for Dispute Settlement (CDS)
Center for Dispute Settlement (CDS), a nonprofit leader in conflict resolution for over 30 years, seeks part-time (21 hours per week) Program Coordinator to help manage community mediation programs and provide general administrative support. Candidate must be highly organized and resourceful with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for case management (maintaining the case database, intake process, scheduling and monitoring) and administration of the CDS mediation trainings (registration, preparation of training materials and event management).
Position also requires general office administrative duties and periodic support of other programs as needed.
Position is ideal for candidate seeking experience in the conflict resolution field. Could eventually lead to full-time position for a particularly highly-motivated, entrepreneurial candidate. Start mid-June 2009.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field.
- Demonstrated computer skills, including ability to utilize database and other office software applications including Microsoft Access and Microsoft Office.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to interact effectively with diverse group of volunteers, staff, and clients.
Desired Qualifications:
- Mediation training and/or experience.
- Familiarity with mediation/conflict resolution field.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability helpful.
Intern - Center for Dispute Settlement (CDS)
Center for Dispute Settlement (CDS), a nonprofit leader in conflict resolution for over 30 years, seeks intern to assist with community mediation programs and help provide general administrative support. Candidate must be highly organized and resourceful with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Intern will assist with case management (maintaining the case database, intake process, scheduling and monitoring) and preparation for CDS mediation trainings (registration, preparation of training materials and event management).
Position also requires general office administrative duties and periodic support of other programs as needed.
This unpaid internship is ideal for students seeking experience in the conflict resolution field.
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Demonstrated computer skills, including ability to utilize database and other office software applications including Microsoft Access and Microsoft Office.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to interact effectively with diverse group of volunteers, staff, and clients.
Desired Qualifications:
- Mediation training and/or experience.
- Familiarity with mediation/conflict resolution field.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability helpful.
Lecturer in Dispute Resolution - Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)
The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University seeks a lecturer in dispute resolution, position #00052623, in the Department of Dispute Resolution and Counseling for the academic year 2009-10.
Principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Teaching multiple courses intrinsic to the SMU Dispute Resolution core requirements: Mediation, Negotiation, and general Alternative Dispute Resolution practices.
- Assisting and advising students, providing academic program plans and guidance
Desired qualifications include:
- A terminal degree in a relevant discipline, Ph.D, JD or equivalent required
- Substantial, teaching experience, expert presentation skills.
- Strong organizational, time management and personnel management skills
- Heavy practical experience as a professional in the field
- The preferred candidate will have in-depth experience in the Healthcare and Dispute Resolution field as well as corporate arenas
- Positive, quantifiable feedback as an instructor or adjunct
This is a non-tenured appointment that is renewable annually. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, examples of syllabi, official graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference that specifically address teaching expertise to:
Chair, Selection Committee, Department of Dispute Resolution and Counseling
P.O. Box 750900
Dallas, Texas 75275
Executive Director Position - Community Mediation, Inc.
Community Mediation, Inc. (CM) is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting peaceful communities and just relationships by enabling individuals, families, organizations and communities to resolve their conflicts themselves through mediation, dialogue, training, facilitation and education. CM is seeking an energetic and visionary Executive Director who will lead the organization to the next level of growth and development.
The Organization
Founded in 1980 in New Haven, Connecticut, CM has grown from a small neighborhood organization into a leader in nonprofit mediation and facilitation services in Connecticut. Located in the center of New Haven, CM works closely with state and local agencies, foundations, and other community organizations to provide mediation, facilitation, and training in the courts, in schools, and throughout a multi-racial, multi-cultural urban community.
CM’s three program areas—mediation, dialogue and facilitation, and training and education—are united in their vision of community-building in New Haven and the region.
CM’s principal mediation programs include:
- Adult and juvenile court referrals of minor criminal cases for resolution through mediation between defendants and victims
- Housing programs, including mediation between landlord and tenants to prevent evictions and provision of security deposits to help families obtain permanent housing
- General mediation, including neighborhood disputes, parent-teen disputes, and others
- Dialogue and facilitation programs include:
- The Dialogue Project, which facilitates small-group dialogues on immigration, racial and ethnic equity, and other charged issues in New Haven’s diverse community
- The Network for Civic Engagement Through Dialogue, Deliberation and Story, which coordinates the efforts of a number of local agencies to increase civic engagement and awareness through techniques such as dialogue, deliberation and story
- Training programs include:
- Conflict resolution and mediation training for adult volunteers
- Facilitation training
- Peer mediation training in schools
CM is overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of 13-15 members, all of whom have experience in mediation and related areas and share a commitment to CM’s community-building mission. The Executive Director is the organization’s chief executive officer, reporting directly to the Board, and responsible for the design, development, analysis, evaluation and implementation of the policies, goals and priorities set by the Board.
In addition to the Executive Director, CM has ten employees whose work is supplemented by more than 50 trained volunteer mediators and facilitators. The FY2009 operating budget is approximately $860,000, and includes substantial funding from the State of Connecticut, the City of New Haven, foundations, corporate sponsorships, and individual donors.
Opportunities and Challenges for a New Leader
CM has been ably led for more than 20 years by the retiring Executive Director, who has succeeded in establishing a strong and stable organization that is known and trusted in New Haven and around the state and region. The challenge and opportunity for the new Executive Director will be to build on the successes of the past and provide creative leadership for new ways of achieving CM's mission into the future.
The Board envisions that the work of CM for the next three to five years will include:
- increasing recognition of CM as a community-building resource
- designing and implementing rigorous and ongoing systems to evaluate programs
- expanding systems to utilize volunteer energy to promote our mission
- guiding the organization through the fiscal challenges of these economic times
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate’s personal and professional characteristics will include:
- demonstrated commitment to mediation as a better way to resolve conflicts, and experience and skill as a mediator
- demonstrated leadership skills, including articulating a vision and designing and implementing strategies to achieve that vision
- excellent communication and facilitative leadership skills, including engaged listening and consensus building
- skill at motivating others to achieve and contribute, and increasing the effectiveness and cooperation of the staff team and partner organizations
- strong organizational and planning skills
- experience in working in a diverse, multi-cultural and continually evolving environment
- experience in developing and managing organizational budgets of comparable size
- experience prioritizing and deploying resources in light of needs, and making sound fiscal and mission-based decisions
- success in securing and administering grants, including hands-on experience in grant application writing
- demonstrated skill in fundraising, including one-on-one donor solicitation
- demonstrated success at developing and maintaining positive board relationships and external partnerships
- demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key constituent communities and other external stakeholders
- experience communicating with widely diverse audiences, in both written form and oral presentations
Experience with community mediation and/or a related graduate degree are strongly preferred.
To apply, please send a current resume, together with a cover letter explaining your interest and what you believe you can bring to the organization, to:
Community Mediation ED Search Committee
c/o Martha Murray
383 Orange Street
New Haven CT 06511
Applications should be submitted by mail or email no later than May 15, 2009.
Community Mediation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Center for Conflict Resolution
PART TIME: 25 Hours per week plus 3 hours on the 2nd Saturday of every month
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree or proven work experience in conflict resolution or human services
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Comfort with working with diverse populations: age, gender, race, culture
- Ability to market the Center’s services and network with others
- Training in mediation and facilitation or willingness to be trained
- Valid driver’s license
Personal Characteristics
- Independent, and self-motivated to work on one’s own
- Ability to work as a team and take instruction
- Confident with people and with change
- Self-aware and desire for personal growth
- Strong values and Ethics: Honesty, Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Truth
- Willingness to work irregular hours and until the job is done
- High performance standards
- Creative approach to planning & problem solving
- Patience with frustration
Computer and Office Machines
- Must know Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Must know Outlook
- Ability to operate copier, scanner, fax, and printer
- Ability to learn case management system: Mad Trac
- Desired but not required: ability to mange web-site
JOB DUTIES:
- Receptionist Duties primarily on the telephone
- Comprehensive case management from intake to closure
- Assign and Schedule appointments and mediations
- Correspondence with parties
- Billing
- Parenting Education Class
- Troubleshooting
- Data Entry
- Manage grant reports
- Run errands for office supplies
- Light cleaning
Optional Qualifications:
Potential for home-based office
Compensation:
- $10.00 to $12.00 per hour depending on experience; stipend for health savings account, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
- Position could develop into full time
- Potential for the right person for future opening for Executive Director.
Send Resume To:
Rae Ann Schmitz, JD
Executive Director
Center For Conflict Resolution
1524 Broadway, P.O. Box 427
Scottsbluff, NE 69363-0427
Fax: 308.635.2420
email: raschmitz@conflictresolutioncenter.com
Oakland Mediation Center - Program Coordinator
Oakland Mediation Center, a nonprofit volunteer based organization, is seeking a fulltime Program Coordinator to coordinate the mediation programs at the Bloomfield Hills office. Oakland Mediation Center was established to offer mediation as an alternative to traditional dispute resolution in the courts. Unlike the adversarial nature of litigation, mediation involves mutual problem solving, where the parties generate options they believe would best resolve the conflict.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Through intake, explains the facilitative mediation process to callers and screens cases for appropriateness for mediation.
- Greets persons entering establishment and receives all incoming phone calls.
- Inputs case information and mediator hours in the case management software, Madtrac2000. Schedules mediations and assigns the appropriate mediators to scheduled cases.
- Prepares the appropriate mediation forms prior to the scheduled mediation session and types mediation agreements. Reviews and checks mediation forms for accuracy upon completion of the mediation session. Reports the disposition of the case to the appropriate referral source.
- Mentors volunteer mediators on the facilitative mediation model. Schedules mediators to be observed in the Quality Assurance Program. Debriefs with mediators upon completion of the mediation session.
- Generates the quarterly and yearly reports to the State Court Administrative Office. Maintains the Reporting Database for the Special Education Program and prepares supporting documents.
- Collects payments prior to the scheduled mediation session; invoices for any overage charges; and collects payments on outstanding invoices on a monthly basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree preferred but not required
- 24 years experience in the field of mediation required
- 24 years administrative and clerical experience required
- Completed an approved 40Hour Civil or Domestic Relations Mediator Training
- Completed a Domestic Violence Screening Protocol Training
KNOWLEDGE
- Facilitative Mediation — Educated and experienced in the facilitative mediation concepts, practices and procedures.
- Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as typing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
SKILLS
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Communication — Communicating effectively in writing or verbally as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Technical — Strong aptitude using Word, Excel, Adobe, Powerpoint and Access.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
ABILITIES
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Independence — Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
SALARY
$30,000 plus benefits
Qualified individuals should send a cover letter and resume to:
Camelia Ureche, General Manager
Oakland Mediation Center
550 Hulet Drive, Suite 102
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Fax: (248) 3380480
Email: camureche@mediationomc.org
Oakland Mediation Center, a non-profit volunteer based organization, is seeking a subcontract Training Specialist to deliver its various training workshops.
Training Specialist - The Concord Center
Oakland Mediation Center was established to offer mediation as an alternative to traditional dispute resolution in the courts. Unlike the adversarial nature of litigation, mediation involves mutual problem solving, where the parties generate options they believe would best resolve the conflict.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivers “soft skills” (i.e. conflict resolution and mediation) and other related trainings for youth and adults, using best practices of adult and youth learning.
- Presents information, using a variety of “experiential” instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures. Develops alternative training methods, when necessary.
- Participates in planning and debrief meetings.
- Works independently, maintains good attendance and punctuality, professional appearance and attitude.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor, Master degree and/or Trainer Certification in the field required
- 2-4 years experience in the field of training required
- A minimum of 100 hours of training delivery required
- Mediator Training preferred but not required
KNOWLEDGE
- Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Communications and Media: Knowledge of mediation production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral and visual media.
SKILLS
- Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
- Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
- Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to other’s actions.
- Technical: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader
ABILITIES
- Oral Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking so others will understand.
- Speech Clarity: The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen and to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules and specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Problem Sensitivity: The ability to assess when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. (Recognizing the problem, not problem solving it)
SALARY
Contract Position
Qualified individuals should send a cover letter and resume to:
Camelia Ureche, General Manager
Oakland Mediation Center
550 Hulet Drive, Suite 102
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Fax: (248) 338-0480
E-mail: camureche@mediation-omc.org
Resumes will be accepted until April 15, 2009.
Executive Director - The Concord Center
The Concord Center, a non-profit community mediation center located in Omaha, Nebraska, seeks a dynamic and professional leader to serve as its growth-oriented Executive Director. The Concord Center, approved by the Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution, has a ten year record of growth and achievement by the creation of constructive dialogue and by the provision of mediation, facilitative, and educational services. More information about the Concord Center may be accessed through the Center's web site: www.concord-center.com
As the chief executive officer of the organization, the Executive Director must possess a variety of skill sets: knowledge of non-profit organizations and management systems; ability to develop and implement new programs; supervision of professional and para-professional staff; fiscal management responsibilities; effective communication skills both orally and in writing; coordination of fund raising and grant proposal efforts; effective collaboration with Nebraska's Office of Dispute Resolution and other state approved centers.
The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in the field of conflict resolution, plus five (5) years of experience in a human service agency, with significant supervisory/administrative experience. The search committee will consider an equivalent combination of experiences and education sufficient to indicate an ability to lead the organization.
Please send your resume with a cover letter articulating your core values, detailing your experience with conflict resolution, and citing specific examples of your leadership style, results of planning and program development and experience supervising staff and reporting to a board of directors to: board@concord-center.com or by mail to:
Search Committee
Concord Center
9802 Nicholas, Suite 375
Omaha, NE 68114
402-345-1131
Application deadline date: Friday, March 27, 2009
RESEARCH INTERN - RESOLUTION SYSTEMS INSTITUTE
THE RSI MISSION
The mission of Resolution Systems Institute (RSI) is to encourage effective and efficient use of court-related alternative dispute resolution. To accomplish this mission, RSI provides court ADR program development, monitoring, and evaluation and an on-line Resource Center. RSI is not-for-profit and affiliated with the Center for Conflict Resolution. For more information, please see our web site at www.aboutrsi.org.
DUTIES OF RESEARCH INTERN
This position is a great opportunity to be exposed to a vast amount of research and theory regarding ADR. Duties include gathering information on court ADR programs throughout the country and writing brief descriptions of them, gathering resources on ADR, categorizing and reviewing them for content, maintaining Resource Center files, and assisting the Resource Center Coordinator and Director of Research in other duties.
The position requires strong research and writing skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access) and the Internet. The ideal candidate will have a familiarity with ADR and an interest in its increased use in the courts.
Salary for the position is $10.00 per hour. The Research Intern reports to the RSI Resource Center Coordinator and works closely with the Director of Research. The position offers the opportunity for extensive exposure to the rapidly developing ADR field.
The position is full-time for the duration of the summer. Applications must be received by March 27, 2009.
Submit cover letter and resume by mail, e-mail, or fax to:
Molly McCaughey
Director of Administration
Resolution Systems Institute
c/o Center for Conflict Resolution
11 E. Adams Street, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60603-6302
E-mail: mccaughey@aboutrsi.org
Fax: (312) 922-6463
The Mediation Center is seeking a Community Mediation Program Coordinator
For a job description and application instructions, go to www.mediatebuncombe.org/openings
Qualifications:
- 4 year degree and one year human service experience
- Ability to deal with confidential and highly sensitive information
- Emotional maturity, patience, ability to be neutral in a wide variety of situations
- Experience with "at-risk" and diverse populations
- Strong ability to prioritize, organize and administer tasks
- Flexibility and willingness to do what it takes
- Willingness/ability to work some evening and weekends
- Excellent written communication skills and a strong phone presence
- Strong computer skills - Word, Excel, Publisher, Internet savvy
- Spanish/English bilingual a plus
Conflict Resolution Professional, ADR Center (Wilmington, NC)
Job Positing: Conflict Resolution Professional
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive information
Strong understanding of family systems and human relations
Mediation experience and/or mediation training highly desirable
Strong computer skills, detail-oriented, self-directed
Criminal background check
1-2 years related work experience
Job description to include:
15-20 hours a week projected currently (possibility of increased hours and job growth in future)
Some flexibility in schedule
Mediate District Court cases
Large group facilitations
Works well with other staff
Responsibilities may include recruitment and retention of volunteers and assisting with trainings
Pay commensurate with experience.
Please send resume and cover letter t
ADR Center
140-C Cinema Drive,
Wilmington, NC 28403
No phone calls please.
Thanks,
John
John J. Murphy, M.A.
A D R Center
140-C Cinema Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.theADRcenter.org
(910) 362-8000 x 105
(910) 362-8008 ~ fax
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Conflict Resolution Center Minneapolis, MN
***Executive Director ***
Conflict Resolution Center (CRC), formerly known as Minneapolis Mediation Program, is hiring an Executive Director for its community-based nonprofit organization. CRC has an excellent reputation for providing quality services in Minneapolis, the Village of St. Anthony, Edina, Richfield, Bloomington, Burnsville, and Eden Prairie.
CRC was formed in 1981 and incorporated as a 501(c)3 organization in 1983. For over 25 years CRC has provided communities with the tools to peacefully and effectively resolve disputes. CRC is proud of its high-quality, all-volunteer mediator panel which works in a variety of settings including, voluntary and court-mandated mediations, large group facilitations, and arbitrations.
The Mission of CRC is to strengthen communities by teaching and providing mediation and conflict resolution services to individuals, families, neighbors, businesses, and agencies.
Our Values are:
- Creating space where people are empowered to have a positive experience in resolving their conflicts.
- Modeling, teaching, and promoting fair and peaceful problem solving.
- Developing highly-trained, enthusiastic, and responsive volunteers to be neutral and confidential resources within their own communities for assisting people with peaceful problem resolution.
- Embracing human diversity and providing access to services for all persons including the disenfranchised.
- Managing the organization at all levels with transparency, participation, and full inclusion of the communities we serve.
- Involving membership in decision-making processes while recognizing a broad range of membership contributions and interests.
The position reports to the Board of Directors and has direct supervision of all staff and volunteers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director provides overall leadership and ensures maximum programmatic effectiveness and impact for CRC. They also work in concert with the Board of Directors in providing strategic direction.
I. Mission, Strategy, and Business Planning
· Grow significantly the organization through new program development, fundraising, leadership, community engagement and volunteer recruitment and training.
· Implement and review the Strategic Plan and update quarterly with the Board of Directors.
· Quarterly lead the organization through short- and long-term evaluation and planning sessions.
· Monthly update the Board of Directors on accomplishments, concerns, activities and number of clients served in our various programs.
· Actively promote CRC and its services in the City of Minneapolis and its surrounding suburbs.
· Provide leadership to the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders in clarifying, refining, and annually recommitting their continued service to CRC.
· Act as CRC’s spokesperson, ambassador and advocate with a variety of diverse constituents.
· Ensure consistency among the mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and day-to-day operations, particularly as CRC widens and deepens its impact in the community.
· Perform ongoing assessment and refinement of CRC’s structure and staffing to ensure maximum effectiveness and appropriate operational capacity.
· Monitor and develop appropriate responses to trends in mediation, alternative dispute resolution services, legislation, statutes and court rules.
· Ensure the ethical operation of the organization in all aspects of its business.
II. Program Oversight and Development
- Oversee all program areas to ensure quality of services and best practices.
- Maintain placement of CRC on the Minnesota Rule 114 roster of qualified neutrals.
- Network and maintain effective relations with other dispute resolution programs, human service providers, State and local Bar Associations, referral agencies, court officials, staff members, and Board Members.
- Oversee all funding and development efforts to grow the organization.
- Maintain and develop relationships with existing and potential funding sources.
- Work with Board of Directors and staff to identify optimal means for growing programs and increasing community impact with special emphasis on expanding services to diverse populations.
III. Personnel, Volunteer Participation, and Case Management
- Establish and maintain confidentiality and supervise compliance to conflict of interest policy in all aspects of CRC business.
- Hire, train, support, manage, evaluate, and dismiss staff, contract employees, and consultants.
- Retain, train, support, manage, evaluate and dismiss volunteers.
- Ensure proper intake processes, case follow-up techniques, and evaluation tools.
IV. Financial and Organizational Management
- Manage operating budget.
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of necessary documents regarding fiscal and operational matters.
- Analyze financial information and trends. Provide recommendations to the Board of Directors for changes as necessary and appropriate.
- Ensure that CRC programs, operations, and professional image are supported by sufficient technological systems and business infrastructure.
KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
· Must have a high degree of responsibility, initiative, discretion, energy and integrity.
· Eligible under MN Rule 114 qualifications in civil mediation skills. Family mediation, victim-offender, and restorative practices skills a plus.
· Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree a plus.
· Experience working in non-profit sector.
· Experience managing volunteers.
· Proven track record in fundraising, grant writing, and program development.
· Experience with marketing and public relations.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Knowledge of community organizations and resources.
· Knowledge of and commitment to alternative dispute resolution methodologies.
· Ability to understand, respect, and work with people representing diverse populations.
· Knowledge of the judicial system and non-profit law.
· Ability to plan and facilitate meetings and training sessions.
· Knowledge of financial statements, bookkeeping, payroll, and taxes.
· Preferably widely acquainted with the City of Minneapolis and the suburbs CRC serves.
EXPECTATIONS
· Implement the Strategic Plan and incorporate a reporting function in monthly Board of Director’s Meetings,
· Significantly grow the organization through program development, fundraising, community engagement, and volunteer recruitment and training,
· Lead and inspire the organization: staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, major stakeholders, etc., and
· Appreciate CRC’s history, core values, culture and constituents.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations. In the cover letter please elaborate on how your experience fits with our organization and the role of Executive Director. Also, please include references.
Forward all nominations and applications in confidence to one of the following options:
E-mail: sjscrc@yahoo.com
Facsimile: 952-358-7404
Mail: Attn: Scott S.
7900 Highway 7, Suite 350
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
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The Barron County Restorative Justice Programs, Inc is a non-profit organization with eight staff members, a volunteer executive board and 200+ volunteers. We build safe, healthy communities embracing restorative practices and we heal the injury caused by conflict and crime.
The Executive Director is responsible for the development, funding, implementation, expansion and coordination of all programs and services. A bachelor?s degree in social sciences, communication, or education preferred. . Must have experience in developing community initiatives, working with staff and knowledge of restorative justice and its applications.
Salary dependent on experience $45,000-$55,000 paid holidays and benefits included.
To apply:
Provide a resume and a cover letter with 2 work related references. Answer the following 2 questions (maximum one page, double spaced, 12pt.font)
- What is your understanding of Restorative Justice in a community setting
- What is your experience in developing community based projects. Give an example.
Send via email as attachments to bcrjp@chibardun.net or mail to Barron County Restorative Justice, 2850 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI54868. www.bcrjp.org The deadline for all applications is February 20th
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Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego, welcomes applications for a faculty position in ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PEACEBUILDING
The Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, the first U.S. school created in this field, welcomes applications for a faculty position in ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PEACEBUILDING to begin September 2009. The University of San Diego is an independent Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. The Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies offers a master's degree in Peace and Justice Studies educating and training students for professional leadership in peacemaking and peacebuilding activities in governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental agencies. The Trans-Border Institute and the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice are part of the School of Peace Studies. Opportunities exist for collaboration between the Institutes and the School's faculty.
The opening in economic development and peacebuilding is a full-time position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Applicants should be familiar with the interdisciplinary area of development and peace and have expertise in one or more of the following areas: developing economies and international political economy; poverty and inequality; international aid and social welfare programs; education and workforce development; fair trade practices; international migration and development; agriculture and food security; environmental sustainability; natural resource management; conflict sensitive and conflict preventative development assistance; and similar development-related topics. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the developing world and who demonstrate the ability to link theory and practice. Teaching will be in the Masters program in Peace and Justice Studies and will include a core course in development and peacebuilding.
In addition to a commitment to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to have a well-articulated research agenda, advise students and serve as part of a team developing the new School of Peace Studies. They will have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment.
We will begin reviewing applications on January 16, 2009but will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their teaching and research interests, a curriculum vita, recent teaching evaluations, sample course syllabi, two writing samples, and three to five letters of reference t
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
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Adjunct Law Faculty, University of Oregon Law School, Eugene OR
Posting: 110810M Closes: 2009-11-30 The University of Oregon Law School offers a two-year Master's Degree program in Conflict and Dispute Resolution. This program is uniquely situated to prepare a new generation of scholars, practitioners, and educators to rethink traditional approaches to conflict. Grounded in dispute resolution theory, the program combines broad interdisciplinary training and opportunities for individualized study and skills development. It addresses the wider scope of non-adversarial dispute resolution options and the concepts and skills needed to implement those alternatives. It equips students with the vision, determination and expertise needed to meet today's challenges with new answers and better questions.
The Program maintains a pool of candidates interested in filling adjunct part time teaching positions as needs arise. Adjunct faculty work under the supervision of the Program Director. Positions may be limited duration, one term or multiple terms, with the possibility of renewal based on curriculum needs, funding and performance. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and the pool will remain active through December 2009. We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications:The Program is particularly interested in candidates with practice experience in mediation, arbitration and/or negotiation, cross-cultural conflict resolution, international conflict resolution practice, marriage and family mediation. Candidates must have an advanced degree (JD, M.A./M.S., Ph.D) from an accredited school at the time of their applications and must have proven ability in their fields of expertise. Proven teaching effectiveness will also receive high priority in filling these positions.
To apply, send a current vita and a letter indicating subject matter interests t Ellen Laing Hicks, CDR Masters Program, School of Law, 1221 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1221
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Restorative Justice Facilitators, Lutheran Social Services of ND, Fargo ND
Make a difference in your area! Learn to facilitate meetings between victims and juvenile offenders. PT positions. 2 yrs of post-secondary education and/or human service experience; strong oral and written communications skills; travel. Variable and flexible schedule: 0-20 hrs/month. Criminal, abuse/neglect and driver's checks conducted. Send cover letter and resume to job contact. Complete application on the link above. Job Contact:Joel Friesz; jfriesz@lssnd.org; Lutheran Social Services of ND; 1325 11th St S; Fargo, ND 58103; T: 701-271-3241; F: 701-235-7359 Company Information: Lutheran Social Services of ND; 1325 11th St S; Fargo, ND 58103; T: 701-235-7341; F: 701-235-7359; http://www.lssnd.org
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Victim Offender Dialogue Program Coordinator
The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a coordinator for the Victim Offender Dialogue program. This full time position will involve talking with clients, assigning volunteers, reporting to the courts, and keeping records. See the job description at http://www.cvvc.org/aboutCVVC/Employment.php details. Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume as soon as possible to nsimpronio@cvvc.org, fax to 412-482-43241, or mail to Director of HR, CVVC, 5916 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
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Northern VirginiaMediation Service
Position Announcement For: Mediation Case Coordinator
Open: 2/6/09 Closed: 2/22/09
Northern Virginia Mediation Service is a community dispute resolution center in Fairfax , Virginia affiliated with the Institute for Conflict Analysis & Resolution at George Mason University and a member of the Virginia Association for Community Conflict Resolution. NVMS is recognized for providing quality mediation programs and training workshops in mediation, facilitation, negotiation, leadership, and collaborative practices. See our website at www.nvms.us for more information.
Position: NVMS is seeking a mediation case coordinator to manage family, community and workplace mediation cases. The case coordinator will work with various types of clients, professional mediators, local courts and staff to create positive and effective mediation experiences. NVMS is a small office environment that promotes a positive team oriented work ethic. In addition to everyone’s primary responsibilities, all staff members assist with shared office duties such as answering the phones and greeting clients.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
1. Answer inquiries regarding mediation services.
2. Complete mediation intakes.
3. Coordinate scheduling of mediation sessions.
4. Process mediation payments and mediator stipends.
5. Manage case database.
6. Manage family mediation apprenticeship program
7. Supervise intern(s).
8. Work with mediation programs manager to develop mediation programs and mediator roster.
Job Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following necessary qualifications combined with one or more of the strongly preferred qualifications.
Necessary Qualifications:
1. undergraduate degree plus 2 years work experience or equivalent experience; and
2. proficiency with windows and Microsoft Word and Excel; and
3. strong communication skills and phone presence; and
4. excellent attention to detail; and
5. strong organizational skills; and
6. patience and good listening skills; and
7. emotional maturity; and
8. adaptability.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications:
1. fluency in Spanish;
2. knowledge of the court system;
3. knowledge of mediation;
4. experience with Microsoft Access;
5. experience with case management;
6. experience supervising others.
Hours: Full time: hours are typically 9-5, with occasional evening hours for meetings, training programs, etc.
Compensation: 28K – 30K salary per year (dependent upon experience). Benefits include 37 paid days off annually (11 holidays; 12 vacation days; 14 personal days); and the opportunity to accrue compensatory leave; and a monthly payment of $176 toward health insurance premiums; and the opportunity to attend training sessions in dispute resolution skills at no charge.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and letter of interest by e-mail with attachment to familymediation@nvms.us or fax to (703) 246-8992. You may address your application t Northern Virginia Mediation Service, 4260 Chain Bridge Road, Suite A-2, Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4297; Attention: Megan Johnston, Interim Executive Director.
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Job Posting: American Red Cross
new job posting at the American Red Cross seems to indicate that the organization’s first Ombuds is leaving after 16 months in the job. Beverly Ortega Babers became the first Corporate Ombuds for the Red Cross in October 2007 and built an IOA-compliant office with a staff of four. Despite her initial successes, including an online video and annual report, Babers recently warned that the Ombuds program was being hit by cutbacks due to the declining economy.
Applicants for the Corporate Ombuds position should have a minimum of 10 years progressive experience in conflict resolution, investigations, or dispute resolutions. An advanced degree and IOA training are preferred. No salary or application deadline are indicated. (Red Cross Job Details
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Corporate Ombudsman
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Washington
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DC
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United States
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Regular
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Full-Time
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0 - 25%
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No
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Job Summary:
Plan and develop strategies associated with serving as a neutral and impartial dispute resolution practitioner. Manages major responsibilities associated with providing confidential and informal assistance to the many constituents with concerns or complaints about the Red Cross. Promotes and protects the confidentiality of constituent groups including internal and external stakeholders. May facilitate solutions to disputes/problems or recommend decisions on how disputes/problems should be solved. Serves under the authority of the President/CEO and the Congressional Charter of the American Red Cross.
Responsibilities/Tasks:
• Oversee and manage the American Red Cross Corporate Ombudsman Program and office, including representing the confidential concerns and complaints of employees, volunteers, donors, service recipients, suppliers, partners and the general public about alleged acts, omissions, improprieties and system problems with the American Red Cross.
• Conduct informal fact-finding to understand the context of the dispute or concern. Exercise discretion to accept or decline to act on a complaint, concern, or question
• Helps constituents informally resolve disputes in a fair, neutral, impartial and equitable manner by encouraging them to identify recommendations and solutions themselves.
• Counsel constituents on additional options for conveying concerns and facilitate contacts with appropriate departments as necessary.
• Assessing all complaints to determine appropriate avenues for resolution. Makes final determination of when a formal investigation is required by the Ombudsman Office or transferred to the Office of Investigations, Compliance, & Ethics or Human Resources.
• Identify and monitor incipient areas of concern for patterns and trends to mitigate the disruption of American Red Cross core services and mission. Analyze data and make appropriate recommendations to senior leadership regarding any potential changes.
• Develop and publish an annual report on any trends and systemic issues to be provided to ten Congressional oversight committees.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with American Red Cross management to facilitate a fair, open and creative atmosphere while maintaining confidentiality, independence and impartiality.
Qualifications:
A Bachelors Degree in Business or related field required with a minimum of 10 years progressive experience in conflict resolution, investigations, or dispute resolutions. An advanced degree preferred. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to work effectively and persuasively with senior leaders across the organization and develop appropriate relationships with external constituents. Works well under pressure. Proven track record of understanding and applying appropriate Ombudsman principles and Code of Ethics. IOA Certification highly-desired.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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