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About the Role

Larkin Street Youth Services is the largest provider of housing and services to homeless youth in the Bay Area. Working at Larkin Street means making a real difference in the lives of young people experiencing homelessness. Our team is skilled, diverse, and passionate, fostering a culture that encourages achievement, professional development, teamwork, and self-care. Our focus is on nurturing potential, promoting dignity, and supporting bold steps by young people.

Responsibilities

Guide and counsel clients in housing programs to ensure they are on track to meet their goals.
Inspire and motivate clients to reach their goals.
Model appropriate personal interaction and life skills.
Oversee and maintain joy and safety in community spaces.
Assist clients in understanding and overcoming social and emotional challenges.
Conduct regular rounds of the facility, including bed and locker checks, and interact with clients to share information, provide supplies, and facilitate interventions.
Ensure client safety by controlling access to facilities and maintaining health and safety standards.
Perform minor janitorial and maintenance duties, and report major facility issues.
Respond to emergencies appropriately, including contacting staff and cooperating with emergency personnel.
Collaborate with other staff members to ensure a continuum of services for clients.
Maintain community resources, including foodstuffs and laundry.
Support staff with other tasks related to client wellness and safety as needed.

Requirements

Passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness.
Embody values and core strategies: Client-Centered, Trauma Informed Care, Restorative Practices, Harm Reduction, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Desire to gain experience working with Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) and minors of diverse backgrounds.
Experience noticing symptoms of use and abuse, recovery, and treatment philosophies.
Self-starter and team player.
Personable, reliable, and dependable.
Work best in a fully in-person working environment.
Willing to work holidays as needed.
Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Skills

Client-Centered
Trauma Informed Care
Restorative Practices
Harm Reduction
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Motivational Interviewing
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Spanish and English fluency (for bilingual incentive pay)

Location

San Francisco
Tenderloin neighborhood
Berkeley

Work Type

Part-time
On-call
In-person

Experience Level

Previous experience working in social services and/or shelter, transitional, or permanent supportive housing programs (bonus)

Salary/Compensations

$23 per hour
+$1 per hour for overnight shifts
+$1.50 per hour for bilingual incentive pay

Benefits

Not eligible for benefits
Flexibility to pick up shifts according to availability and preferences
Priority consideration for full-time roles as an internal candidate

About the Company

Since 1984, Larkin Street Youth Services has helped over 75,000 young adults in San Francisco with outreach, shelter, housing, education, employment, healthcare, and other services.
Larkin Street Youth Services is the largest provider of housing and services to homeless youth in the Bay Area.
We serve 1,500 youth annually, operating or partnering to provide over 500 emergency shelter, transitional, supportive, and subsidy-based housing beds at several unique sites across San Francisco.
Our culture encourages achievement and professional development, as well as teamwork and self-care.
Our focus is always on the young people at the heart of our mission and to nurture potential, promote dignity and support bold steps by all.
Visit www.larkinstreetyouth.org for more information.

Equal Opportunity

Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with an interest in the non-profit sector.
We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.