Larkin Street Youth Services · 1 month ago
Relief Counselor (PART-TIME, ON-CALL POSITION)
San Francisco, CA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23/hr - $24.50/hrLarkin Street Youth Services is the largest provider of housing and services to homeless youth in the Bay Area. The Relief Counselor will guide and counsel clients in housing programs, ensuring they are on track to meet their goals while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Association
Responsibilities
Inspire and motivate clients to reach their goals
Model appropriate personal interaction and life skills at all times
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 checks and locker checks) and interact with clients to share information, provide supplies, and facilitate interventions
Ensure the safety of clients by controlling access to facilities and helping to ensure adequate health and safety standards are maintained throughout the facility
Perform minor janitorial and maintenance duties while reporting major facility issues
Respond to emergencies appropriately, including contacting appropriate staff, and interacting and cooperating with police, fire, and medical personnel as needed
Collaborate with other staff members to ensure the continuum of services for the clients
Maintain community resources including foodstuffs (communal dinners), laundry, etc
Stepping in to support staff with other tasks related to client wellness and safety as needed
Qualification
Required
Passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness
Embodies the values and core strategies: Client-Centered, Trauma Informed Care, Restorative Practices, Harm Reduction, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Experience working with Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), aged 18 to 25, and minors (under 18) of diverse backgrounds
Experience noticing symptoms of use and abuse, recovery, and treatment philosophies
Self-starter and team player
Personable, reliable, and dependable
Ability to work in a fully in-person working environment
Willingness to work holidays as needed
Vaccinated against COVID-19
Preferred
Previous experience working in social services and/or shelter, transitional, or permanent supportive housing programs
Fluent in Spanish and English
Benefits
Flexibility to pick up shifts according to your availability and preferences.
Priority consideration for full-time roles as an internal candidate.
Company
Larkin Street Youth Services
Since 1984, Larkin Street Youth Services has helped over 75,000 young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, ages 12 to 24, through outreach, shelter, housing, health, wellness, education and employment.
Founded in 1983
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.53MKey Investors
Saint Francis FoundationHearst Foundations
2025-05-13Grant· $0.33M
2022-04-25Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Bryn VanAlstyne
Chief Operating Officer
Chayla Gibson
Chief People & Equity Officer
Recent News
San Francisco Business Times
2023-09-29
San Francisco Chronicle
2022-04-26
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