Bilingual Restorative Justice Coordinator

Youth Transforming Justice; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Youth Transforming Justice is seeking a Bilingual Restorative Justice Coordinator in California to support 5th–12th grade students with social-emotional learning and mentorship. You will work with families and school staff, provide trauma-informed guidance, and deliver harm-reduction education.

The role emphasizes early intervention, case management, and cross-cultural communication to ensure students receive coordinated care and access to community resources. In-person work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
• At least two years of experience in school, health, or community settings.
• Preferred CADC, CATC, or CPS credentials.
• Spanish fluency preferred; English required.

Responsibilities

• Provide social-emotional and behavioral support through one-on-one coaching and small group sessions.
• Case management and referrals; track progress and maintain records.
• Collaborate with families and school staff; provide bilingual support or translation when needed.
• Lead substance safety training and harm reduction education for students and parents.

Skills

Facilitation

Active listening

Conflict management

Empathy

Harm reduction knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling

CADC/CATC/CPS credentials (preferred)

Job description

We believe the best way to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline is to transform traditional, punitive school discipline and juvenile justice systems into restorative, trauma-informed, and peer-driven solutions where youth can reflect and learn from mistakes, repair damage, relationships harmed, and move forward successfully. Working in collaboration with youth, schools, community organizations, and probation departments, we envision safer communities where youth stay in school, schools cultivate a greater sense of personal connection, safety, and accountability, and youth exercise authentic agency in their lives and neighborhoods.

Role Description

We’re seeking an enthusiastic facilitator who puts youth first. In this role, you’ll support 5 th through 12 th grade male students with hands-on social-emotional learning. You’ll lead small groups, helping them build emotional regulation, resilience, and strong peer relationships through group discussions, daily reflections, and activities.

You will teach students and their families about the risks of drug use. You will share tools for prevention. You will also teach harm reduction (methods used to reduce bad health and social results of drug use, such as safe medicine storage and overdose rescue training).

Key Responsibilities

As a Bilingual Restorative Justice Coordinator, you’ll focus on early intervention, mentorship, and drug education for students who need extra support.

• Provide social-emotional and behavioral support through one-on-one coaching and small group sessions.

Case management & Referrals

• Manage a caseload of students, track their progress in our program, connect them with other services when needed, and keep clear, accurate records.

Family and Staff Collaboration:

• Work with school staff to coordinate student care, connect with families and share community resources, and provide bilingual support or translation when needed.

Substance Safety Skills Training

• Lead engaging classes and workshops for students about how drugs affect the body, brain, and future. Also, host trainings and support groups for parents and guardians to teach them how to talk to their children about drugs and spot warning signs.

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field. Relevant work or volunteer experience is also considered.

Preferred credentials include Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).

Experience

• At least two years of experience working in a school, health, or community setting, ideally with children and teens ages 8-18.
• Experience working with students, families, and community health or social service agencies.
• Experience working with diverse youth, families, and communities, and strong cultural competency.

Skills

• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices, equity frameworks, and healing-centered approaches.
• Strong skills in facilitation, active listening, and conflict management.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, confidentiality, and fairness.
• A clear understanding of modern drug trends, addiction science, and harm reduction practices.
• Proficiency in English (required); Spanish fluency is preferred.

You’ll need a California driver’s license, a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Language

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year