Larkin Street Youth Services
Non-profit
ReliefCounselor(PART-TIME,ON-CALLPOSITION)
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“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.
Crisis intervention
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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