Violence Interruption Specialist

Bay Area Community Resources, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency holiday pay

Employee assistance program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Flex spending account

Commuter benefits

Wellness package

Medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) seeks a Violence Interruption Specialist to be a trusted on-campus presence at Rudsdale High School in Oakland, CA. You will identify at-risk students, help de-escalate conflicts, and support campus safety with a trauma-informed approach.

You will maintain regular contact with students, coordinate with school staff, and run healing-centered programs while upholding BACR’s commitment to inclusive, equitable education and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• College degree required (social work, psychology, public health, or a related field preferred).
• Experience working with justice-involved or high-risk youth highly preferred.
• Basic computer skills including email, data entry, and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of at-risk youth and monitor safety over time.
• Maintain a visible, trusted presence on campus during school hours.
• Identify at-risk students through daily engagement and referrals from staff.
• Record case notes and safety plans in BACR's case management system after incidents.
• Mediate conflicts and de-escalate tensions to prevent violence.
• Coordinate with school administration during incidents and support reintegration after suspensions.
• Lead healing-centered groups monthly and organize restorative events each semester.
• Conduct outreach including home visits to reach isolated students.
• Coordinate with on-site mental health providers to support student wellbeing.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

College degree in social work, psychology, public health, or related field

Tools

Email

Data entry

Case management software

Job description

Job Description

Location: Rudsdale High School, Oakland, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Compensation: $ 71,000- $ 74,000 DOE

Benefits: Agency and Federal Holiday pay Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, wellness package Medical insurance Professional development opportunities

BACR is looking for a Violence Interruption Specialist to be a visible, trusted presence at Rudsdale High School, helping identify at-risk students, de-escalate conflict, and keep campus safe.

As a Violence Interruption Specialist, you'll be a familiar, credible presence on campus - someone students trust because you show up consistently, treat everyone fairly, and take their emotional wellbeing as seriously as their physical safety. You'll work to catch conflict before it escalates, support students' mental health and healing through the aftermath when it doesn't, and help build a trauma-informed campus culture where students feel safe enough to focus on school.

Skills and Qualifications

• College degree required (social work, psychology, public health, or a related field preferred)
• Previous experience working with justice-involved or high-risk youth highly preferred
• Basic computer skills, including comfort with email, data entry, and case management software
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Ability to stay calm, neutral, and clear-headed in high-stress or fast-moving situations
• Comfort building trust across different social groups without favoring any one side
• A genuine passion for community-based violence prevention and youth safety

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of at-risk youth, checking in regularly to build trust and monitor safety over time
• Maintain a visible, trusted presence on campus throughout the school day - hallways, passing periods, lunch, and other high-risk times
• Identify at-risk students through daily engagement as well as referrals from school staff and counselors
• Build individualized safety plans with students, updating them regularly as circumstances changeInput and maintain accurate case notes, safety plans, and mediation outcomes in BACR's case management system after every incident
• Mediate conflicts between students or groups, de-escalating tension before it turns into violence
• Coordinate immediately with school administration when incidents occur, and support students returning from suspension with structured reintegration plans
• Lead at least one healing-centered or support group each month, plus a restorative or violence-prevention event each semester
• Conduct outreach, including home visits, for students who are hard to reach or need extra support
• Coordinate with on-site mental health providers to support students' emotional wellbeing and reinforce trauma-informed care across every adult in a student's life
• Adhere to Rudsdale's community guidelines, including attending Coordination of Services Team (COST) meetings and other school events and meetings
• Track conflict trends and report on caseload activity and mediation outcomes on a regular basis

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About Us

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

Visit our website at www.bacr.org. Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.

ARE YOU EXTRAORDINARY?

We put people at the center of everything we do. With a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences we hire individuals within the community who are passionate about making a difference.

When you join BACR, you join a team with leaders, doers, and big thinkers, who are committed to giving back to their community.

Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly.

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where there are opportunities for all, everyone feels like they belong, and different perspectives are valued.

No matter what your experience is - you CAN make a difference!

Thank you for your interest in a career at BACR!

Culture Highlights

• Compassion - We approach all we do with a caring heart and a people-centered mindset.
• Curiosity - We challenge ourselves to learn, stretch, grow, and innovate.
• Humility - We acknowledge our own limits and actively appreciate others’ perspectives and lived experiences.
• Integrity - We value and respect the trust given to us by our communities. We operate with honesty, accountability, and consistency.
• Joy - We lead with gratitude, sprinkle in humor, and lift each other’s spirits.

BACR staff make a lasting impact across California, serving tens of thousands of children, youth, and families every day. BACR staff continue to create meaningful change in every community we serve. We continually witness the strength and resilience of the individuals and families we serve who are often those most adversely impacted by systemic racism, poverty, and inequitable access to resources and opportunities. BACR has remained steadfast to our mission: We work in the heart of our communities to foster generational change. We are grateful for the opportunity to support communities throughout the Bay Area, promoting resilience, health and justice and to our dedicated staff who serve those communities with compassion, passion, creativity and talent.