Youth Impact Coordinator at Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center – San Mateo, California

Youth Impact Coordinator

Full-time Non-exempt

The Organization

Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) was established in 1986 by a small group of concerned residents who wanted to help their neighbors resolve disputes. Since then, PCRC has grown to serve thousands of residents across the county each year, and has earned the reputation of being a highly knowledgeable and effective organization – buoyed by its unique ability to encourage the collective strengths of individuals, families and organizations to help improve communication, community engagement and conflict resolution throughout San Mateo County.

PCRC is often called on by local leaders, community organizations, government entities, and community residents to facilitate tough conversations, leading towards a shared sense of empathy, accountability, and increased trust. Based on society’s growing awareness of the stark inequities that exist today between the privileged and marginalized, PCRC’s work is more pertinent than ever – a time where empathy, healing, and effective communication is needed more than ever.

We envision a world in which people advance equity, practice empathy, and understand each other’s differences. Our mission is to partner with the community to reduce violence, increase civic engagement, and strengthen community resilience through collaborative and innovative processes.

For more information about the organization, please visit our website: www.pcrcweb.org

The Opportunity

The Youth Impact Coordinator is a school-embedded role designed to foster inclusive, community-centered, and restorative school cultures. This position combines direct student engagement, strategic coaching, facilitation, and data-informed leadership to support social-emotional growth, conflict transformation, and school-wide belonging.

The Youth Impact Coordinator works collaboratively with school leadership and staff, guiding the implementation of restorative frameworks and supporting the development of student-centered practices and programming. This individual should be a relational leader who can engage with a broad range of students, bring cultural humility and responsiveness to their work, and serve as a consistent presence in the school community.

Employment in this position is contingent upon maintaining a positive and collaborative relationship with the assigned school site and its leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Campus Culture and Restorative Implementation

● Ensure program congruence with PCRC’s mission, vision, values, and business plan

● Guide the implementation of school-wide restorative practices in alignment with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

● Collaborate with site administrators and staff to embed restorative strategies in disciplinary responses, community-building, and classroom culture

● Design and deliver responsive community-building circles, conflict circles, and re-entry support

● Mentor and coach student leaders in restorative approaches, peer accountability, and conflict navigation

● Build strong, trusting relationships across diverse student populations, ensuring inclusive and culturally responsive approaches

● Facilitate student-teacher-parent conferences and peer mediation processes

● Provide coaching support and behavioral consultation for individual students or small groups as needed

● Reinforce school-wide expectations and practices aligned with PCRC and school goals

Training and Professional Learning

● Develop and deliver workshops and trainings for students, staff, and families

● Adapt and design curriculum and facilitation materials in alignment with PCRC’s standards, with prior approval from both school site and PCRC supervisor

● Provide classroom-based support and modeling as part of site strategies to strengthen school culture and restorative discipline

Administrative Accountability

● Lead site-specific data reporting, tracking program outcomes, services delivered, and impact stories

● Follow all school and PCRC protocols for service documentation using appropriate systems (e.g., Apricot)

● Conduct intake meetings, gather feedback, and ensure timely reporting of metrics to school and PCRC supervisors

● Participate in debriefs, team meetings, and collaborative planning sessions

● Meet data and other administrative deliverables

PCRC Representation and Collaboration

● Represent PCRC in the community and connect the agency with potential individual, community, and institutional partners

● Participate in internal PCRC initiatives, trainings, and community events

● Participate as an agency member in various meetings and events

● Mediate, facilitate, and train as needed by the agency

● Engaging in other job-related duties as assigned

As a valued member of a small and collaborative team, you may occasionally be asked to support projects or tasks outside of your primary responsibilities. These requests will

always align with our mission and be grounded in mutual respect, teamwork, and the evolving needs of the organization. Your flexibility and initiative are deeply appreciated and play an important role in advancing PCRC’s collective impact.

Qualifications & Characteristics

The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire to build capacity among the youth in the community by developing and leading on and off-campus programs in collaboration with schools in San Mateo County. This position involves regular travel to school sites and community locations across San Mateo County. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to assigned locations in a timely manner using a transportation method of their choice. PCRC will make reasonable accommodations for employees who do not drive. Candidates with direct local knowledge of San Mateo County and surrounding communities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, PCRC seeks applicants from individuals who embody the following:

● Trained in restorative practices

● Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Restorative Justice, or a related field; OR a minimum of 3 years of experience in school-based restorative practices, youth engagement, or SEL-related roles

● Applied training and experience in restorative justice, conflict resolution, PBIS, trauma-informed practices, or similar frameworks

● Proven ability to build inclusive, trust-based relationships across racial, cultural, linguistic, and ability-based differences

● Strong facilitation and group management skills, including the ability to hold space for challenging conversations and navigate emotionally charged situations

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, educators, administrators, and families

● Experience with program documentation, data tracking, and using data to inform interventions and decision-making Self-directed, adaptable, and responsive to the dynamics of school sites and partner needs

● Demonstrated professionalism, neutrality, and integrity in high-stakes environments

● Commitment to PCRC’s mission, values, and standards of professionalism

● Completion of a background check and fingerprinting required

● Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required

Compensation: PCRC is prepared to offer a competitive compensation package, which includes the anticipated starting $30 per hour and increase to $31.25 following a successful introductory period completion. In addition, PCRC has a generous time off policy, which includes 13 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, 10 vacation days, and sick days. Employer-covered medical, dental, vision, and life insurance packages are available for election.