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Restorative Response Baltimore is a nonprofit that promotes and supports restorative justice practices across the Baltimore community—helping schools, organizations, and community members use approaches that focus on accountability, healing, relationship-building, and harm repair instead of punishment, and strengthening community-based responses to conflict and harm.

About Restorative Response Baltimore

Restorative Response Baltimore (RRB) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming conflict, building relationships, and strengthening communities through restorative practices. We partner with schools, organizations, and neighborhoods to foster belonging, accountability, and healing. Our vision is a Baltimore where conflict is met with connection and harm is met with repair.

Position Summary

Circle Keepers are the heart of RRB’s restorative programs. They facilitate restorative conversations and circles designed to build community, repair harm, and support accountability and healing. Circle Keepers embody RRB’s core values of respect, equity, and empathy—creating safe spaces for honest dialogue and mutual understanding.

The ideal candidate is an empathetic listener, skilled facilitator, and reflective practitioner who believes in the power of relationships to drive personal and systemic change.

Key Responsibilities

Circle Facilitation & Case Support

• Facilitate restorative circles (community-building, harm, reintegration, and support circles) for youth, families, and staff in community settings.
• Guide participants through restorative processes that promote accountability, repair, and reintegration.
• Support participants in identifying harm, taking accountability, and developing actionable agreements.
• Prepare for each circle with intention—reviewing referral details, identifying potential supports, and establishing a welcoming, structured environment.
• Use restorative language, affective statements, and questioning techniques aligned with RRB’s facilitation model.
• Document circle details, agreements, and follow-up actions in MyRJ (RRB’s case management system).

Relationship Building & Community Engagement

• Build trust with participants through consistent communication, empathy, and presence.
• Practice cultural humility and trauma-informed approaches to ensure inclusivity and equity of voice.
• Collaborate with RRB staff and community partners to ensure circles reflect shared values and needs.
• Represent RRB’s mission and approach in a way that strengthens community partnerships and program integrity.

Professional Growth & Reflection

• Participate in regular debriefs, coaching sessions, and professional development.
• Reflect on facilitation practice using tools and feedback from supervisors.
• Track attendance, outcomes, and trends to support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to team meetings and data reviews to assess program impact.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, families, or community organizations (required).
• Demonstrated facilitation, conflict resolution, or restorative practice experience (required).
• Demonstrated experience in restorative practices, conflict resolution, social-emotional learning, or related fields (preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to manage sensitive conversations calmly and respectfully.
• Comfort working in community settings with diverse populations.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work during daytime hours and occasional evenings.
• Commitment to equity, empathy, and accountability.

Core Competencies

• Preparation & Structure: Plans and facilitates circles that are organized, safe, and purposeful.
• Restorative Language & Emotional Safety: Uses inclusive language and calm presence to build trust.
• Equity of Voice: Ensures all participants are heard and valued.
• Emotional Regulation: Maintains composure and models empathy in moments of tension.
• Reflective Practice: Continuously learns and adjusts through coaching and feedback.

Job Type: Contract/Part-Time

Work Location: In-person locations vary

Restorative Response Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.