Campus Violence Interruption Specialist (School-Based)

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR); Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

EAP and wellness benefits

Medical insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) in Oakland seeks a Violence Interruption Specialist at Rudsdale High School to identify at‑risk students, de‑escalate conflicts, and promote campus safety. You will build trust with students, stay calm under pressure, and collaborate with school staff to create safety plans and support healing.

This role emphasizes trauma‑informed care, cultural responsiveness, and ongoing community engagement to keep students focused on learning.

Qualifications

• College degree required (social work, psychology, public health, or related field)
• Previous experience with justice‑involved or high‑risk youth preferred
• Basic computer skills including email and data entry
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to stay calm and neutral in high‑stress situations
• Comfort building trust across diverse groups
• Genuine passion for community violence prevention and youth safety

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of at‑risk youth and monitor safety over time
• Be a visible, trusted presence on campus during the school day
• Identify at‑risk students through daily engagement and referrals
• Build individualized safety plans and update them regularly
• Input and maintain accurate case notes and mediation outcomes
• Mediate conflicts and de‑escalate tensions
• Coordinate with school administration during incidents
• Lead monthly healing‑centered or support groups
• Conduct outreach including home visits
• Coordinate with on‑site mental health providers
• Attend COST meetings and other school events
• Track conflict trends and report caseload activity

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Conflict de-escalation

Trust-building

Data entry

Case management software

Email/computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology/public health

Tools

Case management software

Email

Data entry

Job description

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) in Oakland seeks a Violence Interruption Specialist at Rudsdale High School to identify at‑risk students, de‑escalate conflicts, and promote campus safety. You will build trust with students, stay calm under pressure, and collaborate with school staff to create safety plans and support healing.

This role emphasizes trauma‑informed care, cultural responsiveness, and ongoing community engagement to keep students focused on learning.