School Violence Interrupter & Outreach Specialist

Community Youth Center of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) is seeking a School Outreach Worker – Violence Interrupter to engage youth in schools and the community, assess needs, and connect clients with behavioral health and supportive services.

The role collaborates with SFUSD and local agencies to provide crisis intervention, referrals, and culturally competent outreach in high-need neighborhoods, with evening and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field is required or two years of street outreach, conflict mediation, and crisis response experience.
• Experience with San Francisco’s diverse communities and neighborhoods.
• Knowledge of SF Criminal Justice System and SFUSD.
• Excellent oral and written communication plus computer skills.
• Strong organizational, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Bilingual in Cantonese or Mandarin and English preferred.
• Willingness to work some evenings, weekends, and outdoor activities.
• Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record for vehicle use.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular outreach in schools and communities to raise program visibility in high-need neighborhoods in San Francisco.
• Provide holistic, culturally competent services to victims and families, supporting healing, housing, employment, and daily needs.
• Collaborate with other CYC programs and agencies to deliver effective services.
• Provide mediation for community conflicts and coordinate meetings for safe reintegration.
• Organize cross-cultural training and address interracial tensions to promote healing.
• Participate in training, meetings, and community events.
• Build relationships with law enforcement, families, and service providers.
• Maintain case notes and monthly reporting for grants.
• Coordinate events and projects promoting violence prevention in the AAPI community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Street outreach

Conflict mediation

Crisis response

Cantonese/Mandarin bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services

Job description

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) is seeking a School Outreach Worker – Violence Interrupter to engage youth in schools and the community, assess needs, and connect clients with behavioral health and supportive services.

The role collaborates with SFUSD and local agencies to provide crisis intervention, referrals, and culturally competent outreach in high-need neighborhoods, with evening and weekend availability.