Bilingual Facilitator

Position: Bilingual Facilitator

Department:SpecializedPrograms

Location(s):CitywideAllVIPlocations

ReportsTo:Manager,RestorativeJusticeProgram

Classification:FullTime, Exempt

Work Model: Hybrid

Compensation: $32.97/hour, non-negotiable

Established by Black and Latina activists in 1984, the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is NYCs only culturally specific organization with a mission to address domestic and sexual violence within Latine communities. We provide intensive support and services to 3,500+ survivors and children every year and reach 10,000+ community members through community events and preventive education workshops. We are dedicated to developing innovative programs that meet the complex needs of our diverse community and that align with our organizational values.

The Restorative Justice Facilitatoris an exuberant and compassionate individual with a demonstrated commitment to developing alternative approaches to community healing and restoration with familiesimpactedby domestic violence.The Facilitator reports directly to the Restorative Justice Manager andis responsible forconducting outreach and running a variety of communitybuildingandrestorativecirclesdesignedtooffersupporttoLatinxsurvivors,familiesand community. Theidealcandidateis anactivelistener andskilledcommunicatorwho engagespeople withcompassionandempathyandviewsconflictasanopportunityfortransformation.Thefacilitator is approachable and works closely with the Restorative Justice Manager to provide culturally responsive restorative practices to diverse groups of people in multifaceted roles. The candidate embraces values of diversity, cultural humility, teamwork, and community empowerment.

Essential Functions

DirectServiceandFacilitation:

• 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 volunteersparticipatingin restorative programming.

• Organize andparticipatein community outreach events and meetings, including occasional evenings and weekends.

ProgramDevelopment:

• Assistin developing training curricula, program materials, protocols, and resources informed by client and staff feedback.

• Support strategic planning and implementation efforts to address systemic issuesimpactingclients.

• Participate in ongoing restorative justice and circle practice training.

Administrative:

• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure high-quality service delivery.

• Maintainaccuratecase records, data, and reports for compliance, quality assurance, and grant requirements.

• Collaborate with program leadership on grant reporting and provide data to support fundraising and grant applications.

• Perform related administrative andotherprogram duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or 35 years of 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 principlesrequired.

• Circle practice experience preferred.

• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing a flexible schedule.

• Experience working with diverse communities, particularly Latinx, BIPOC, and low-income populations, with a commitment to cultural humility.

• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, confidentiality, accountability, and teamwork.

• Commitment to intersectional social justice and supporting trauma survivors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, non-exempt position, working 35 hours per week with a pay rate of $60,000/year.
• VIP covers 90% of medical insurance premium costs for employees and their families.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts available.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off program, 12 paid holidays, a mid-year and end-of-year office closure.
• Summer Friday schedule (optional)
• Commuter benefits (Mass Transit & Parking)
• 403b retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability & Life Insurance

Please visit our website to apply and for more information about the role: https://violenceinterventionprogram.bamboohr.com/careers/