Larkin Street Youth Services

Non-profit

ReliefCounselor(PART-TIME,ON-CALLPOSITION)

$0k+ San Francisco, California, United States PART TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Relief Counselor (PART-TIME, ON-CALL POSITION) at Larkin Street Youth Services. Skills: Youth services, Homelessness support. Inspire and motivate clients. Model appropriate interaction”

Industry & Context.

Non profit
Problems you'll solve

Crisis intervention

Eligibility Requirements

On-call position, Willing to work holidays, Bilingual Spanish/English incentive pay

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

On-call position, Willing to work holidays

Nice to Have

Previous experience in social services, Experience in shelter programs, Experience in transitional housing programs, Experience in permanent supportive housing programs, Experience noticing symptoms of use and abuse, Experience with recovery philosophies, Experience with treatment philosophies

What You'll Do.

Inspire and motivate clients

Model appropriate interaction

Oversee community spaces

Maintain joy in community spaces

Maintain safety in community spaces

Assist clients in understanding challenges

Assist clients in overcoming challenges

Conduct facility rounds

Perform locker checks

Interact with clients

Share information with clients

Provide supplies to clients

Facilitate interventions

Control access to facilities

Maintain health standards

Maintain safety standards

Perform minor janitorial duties

Perform minor maintenance duties

Report major facility issues

Respond to emergencies

Contact appropriate staff

Cooperate with police

Interact with fire personnel

Cooperate with fire personnel

Interact with medical personnel

Cooperate with medical personnel

Collaborate with staff members

Ensure continuum of services

Maintain community resources

Maintain communal dinners

Maintain laundry services

Support staff with client wellness tasks

Support staff with client safety tasks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with other staff

Full Job Description

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. Today, 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, no matter what department, 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. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Under the direction and guidance of the Program Manager, you will be responsible for guiding and counseling clients in our housing programs to ensure that they are on track to meet their goals. This is a part-time, on-call position. This role is not eligible for benefits. Your 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. Respo

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