Bilingual Restorative Justice Facilitator

Violence Intervention Program, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Salary $60,000/year

Medical premium coverage 90%

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Unlimited Paid Time Off

12 paid holidays

Mass Transit & Parking

403b retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Violence Intervention Program, Inc. in New York City seeks a Bilingual Facilitator to lead restorative justice circles and provide 1:1 support to Latinx survivors and families.

The role emphasizes compassionate outreach, active listening, and collaboration with the Restorative Justice Manager to sustain culturally responsive practices. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, has group facilitation experience, and is committed to trauma-informed, community-centered approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years relevant lived, educational, or professional experience.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Experience with group facilitation; restorative justice facilitation or strong knowledge of restorative justice principles required.
• Circle practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate restorative and community-building circles with clients, family/community members, responsible parties, and staff.
• Support restorative justice processes involving interpersonal harm, including outreach, intake, preparation, and case coordination.
• Provide 1:1 client support, including emotional support, safety planning, referrals, and program completion resources.
• Collaborate with referral sources and community partners to support positive client outcomes.
• Recruit, engage, and train community volunteers participating in restorative programming.
• Organize and participate in community outreach events and meetings, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Group facilitation

Restorative justice principles

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years experience

Job description

Violence Intervention Program, Inc. in New York City seeks a Bilingual Facilitator to lead restorative justice circles and provide 1:1 support to Latinx survivors and families.

The role emphasizes compassionate outreach, active listening, and collaboration with the Restorative Justice Manager to sustain culturally responsive practices. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, has group facilitation experience, and is committed to trauma-informed, community-centered approaches.