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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. This role advances a comprehensive approach to ending youth homelessness by leading the agency's prevention strategy across Outreach, Direct Cash Transfer (DCT), and Aftercare programs. The Director of Prevention is a senior leader responsible for setting programmatic vision, developing partnerships, ensuring fidelity to evidence-based practices, and driving cross-departmental collaboration.

Responsibilities

Set and advance the strategic vision for Larkin Street's prevention continuum.
Serve as the agency's primary internal and external authority on youth homelessness prevention.
Represent Larkin Street in city-wide planning bodies, coalitions, and funder convenings.
Partner with the Chief of Programs and senior leadership to identify opportunities for prevention impact.
Contribute to agency-wide initiatives including strategic planning, budget development, and DEI&B work.
Provide senior oversight of the Outreach, DCT, and Aftercare programs.
Establish and monitor program standards, policies, and procedures.
Assess program performance and lead continuous quality improvement efforts.
Ensure prevention programs comply with contract, grant, and regulatory requirements.
Consult with Program Managers on complex cases and emerging programmatic challenges.
Ensure street-based and community outreach operations are responsive and trauma-informed.
Build and sustain partnerships to expand outreach reach and facilitate connections to services.
Develop and refine outreach protocols that reflect the realities of youth most at risk.
Provide senior oversight of DCT program implementation, focusing on youth at highest risk of homelessness.
Ensure the cash transfer model is implemented with fidelity and supportive programming is responsive.
Manage relationships with research and evaluation partners.
Lead or support the development of a replicable, scalable DCT model.
Direct the strategic development and ongoing refinement of the agency's aftercare model.
Work across programs to establish consistent, agency-wide aftercare protocols.
Ensure aftercare practices reflect the latest evidence and youth experiences.
Cultivate and sustain relationships with city agencies, philanthropy, research partners, and peer organizations.
Collaborate with Government Relations and Development teams to inform policy advocacy, grant applications, and contract negotiations.
Serve as a thought partner and spokesperson for Larkin Street's prevention work.
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management to Program Managers.
Foster a team culture grounded in Larkin Street's values.
Assess team training needs and ensure staff have access to professional development.
Participate in hiring and onboarding of prevention team staff.
Hold On-Call manager responsibilities as assigned.
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in program leadership, social services, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience managing programs and supervising staff.
Experience managing government contracts and/or philanthropic grants.
Comfortable engaging diverse audiences including funders, city partners, and community stakeholders.
Willing to serve as an After Hours On-Call Supervisor for 7 days, every 6-8 weeks.
Willing to work holidays occasionally.

Skills

Knowledge of youth homelessness, including QTBIPOC youth, youth involved in child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems, and youth without stable housing histories.
Strong foundation in prevention frameworks, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, Housing First, and Positive Youth Development.
Ability to translate data and evaluation findings into program improvements.
Experience with HMIS, ETO, or similar data systems is a plus.

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

5-7 years of progressive experience in program leadership, social services, or a related field
Senior leader

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, public policy, or a related field required
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$95,000-$100,000

Benefits

Eligible for full benefits
Clipper Bay Pass
Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision
3 weeks of vacation annually
11 Paid Holidays
3 Floating Holidays
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
Flexible spending accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Advocate Service
Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment

About the Company

Since 1984, Larkin Street Youth Services has helped more than 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 more than 500 emergency shelter, transitional, supportive, and subsidy-based housing beds at several unique sites across San Francisco.
Working at Larkin Street means making a real difference in the lives of young people experiencing homelessness.
Our team is skilled, diverse, and passionate.
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.
For more information about us, visit www.larkinstreetyouth.org.

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.
All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.