Job Title: Restorative Mentoring and Volunteer Coordinator

We acknowledge that Abbotsford Restorative Justice works on the traditional and unceded territory of the Stó:lō people, the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.

Job Description:

The Restorative Mentoring and Volunteer Coordinator is a 30 hour per week role responsible for the coordination and implementation of ARJAA’s Restorative Action through Mentoring Program to provide mentors and mentoring support for case referrals from police, schools, and other community agencies, and for the recruitment and onboarding of volunteers across all ARJAA programs. Integral to this role is cultivating a positive and engaging volunteer experience: inspiring and motivating individuals to connect meaningfully with ARJAA's mission, building strong relationships, recognizing contributions, and fostering a sense of purpose, growth, and community impact.

Overview:

The RMV Coordinator reports directly to ARJAA’s Executive Director while working in consultation and communication with the Director of Programs and Operations, Administrative Coordinator, the Restorative Justice Coordinator and the Restorative Action Coordinator, for the delivery and support of the mentoring program in compliance with the Association’s Mission, Vision and Values and ARJAA’s Code of Conduct. Across all of this work, the RMV Coordinator leads in creating a volunteer experience marked by strong relationships, recognized contributions, and a shared sense of purpose and community impact. In addition, the RMV Coordinator’s role and responsibilities will be fulfilled in a way that meets and aligns with the goals, objectives and values of the organization in an ethical, and responsible manner.

Mentoring Support:

• Mentor Matching and Support

• Identify suitable volunteer mentors to match with at-risk youth in the RJ and RA programs, following program processes and procedures.

• Refer and connect at-risk clients to needed resources in the community

• Support ongoing and new mentor matches.

• Assist in supporting mentees transitioning from short-term mentoring into ARJAA’s long-term mentoring program.

Short-Term (Targeted) Mentoring Delivery:

• Co-facilitate weekly 1-hour small-group mentoring sessions in collaboration with district counsellors across 2 to 3 elementary schools per term (Fall Term: September to December, Winter Term: January to March, Spring Term: Based on Student Availability).

• Implement structured, age-appropriate activities for Grade 5 students in alignment with the short-term mentoring curriculum

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging group environment that supports student participation and well-being

• Support mentees in developing communication, empathy, and conflict resolution skills through guided activities and discussions

• Collaborate with school counsellors to monitor student needs, engagement, and progress

• Gather and incorporate feedback from counsellors and students to inform continuous improvement of future program groups

Volunteer Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Recruit, screen, interview and provide orientation for volunteers across all ARJAA programs, ensuring required paperwork and forms are completed; once onboarded, RJ volunteers are passed to the Restorative Justice Coordinator for program-specific training.

• Provide leadership in cultivating a positive and engaging volunteer experience by inspiring and motivating individuals to connect meaningfully with ARJAA’s mission, while building strong relationships, recognizing contributions, and fostering a sense of purpose, growth, and community impact

Community Relations:

• Maintain and foster relationships with community organizations and partner agencies (e.g., Abbotsford Youth Commission, Archway, Big Brothers Big Sisters) in support of the mentoring program

Administration and Reporting:

• Complete administrative duties associated with managing a caseload

• Submit monthly program reports to the Executive Director

• At the request of the ED, support ARJAA programs as follows:

  • Make written and public presentations on behalf of the organization

  • Assist with grant writing or research

  • Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma from an accredited University or College in social services, criminology, restorative justice, youth work or a related field

• Equivalent professional knowledge, relevant experience and skills will also be considered

• Volunteer management and support experience is an asset

• Understanding of restorative justice interventions, philosophy and processes is an asset; training and support to learn on the job will be provided

• Experience working with vulnerable populations, specifically youth

• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong ethics, a high standard of excellence and service

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

• Experience in the non-profit sector is preferred but not required

• Hold and maintain a valid BC Driver’s License with a safe driving record

• Pass and maintain an Abbotsford Police Department Enhanced Security Clearance

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and community stakeholders

• Computer and technology competencies including Microsoft 365 Suite applications

• Ability to multi-task and manage scheduling priorities that vary based on case workloads

• Strong organizational and record keeping skills with attention to detail

• Understanding of conflict of interest and other general protocols and guidelines required when working within the public social sector

Personal Qualities and Attributes:

• Restorative in nature, open to learning, committed, and community focused

• Culturally sensitive and inclusive of race, gender and sexual orientation

• Demonstrates attributes of respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, courage and service

• A flexible approach that ensures the ability to work as a contributing and positive team member

• Ability to work well under pressure and deal with conflict situations in a respectful and restorative manner

This is a full-time position at 30hrs./week starting at $26-$28/hour, and includes benefits and vacation.

Send a resume and cover letter to office@arjaa.org with the subject line “RMV Coordinator Application”. Applications will close on July 3rd.

ARJAA is committed to equity and inclusion in our hiring practices.