Company

Larkin Street Youth ServicesSee more

addressAddressSan Francisco, CA
type Form of workFull-time
salary Salary$22.00 - $24.54 an hour
CategoryRetail

Job description

POSITION: RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR (DAY SHIFT: 8AM - 4PM)
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: NON-EXEMPT | UNION
PAY RATE RANGE: $22.00 - $24.54 / HOUR (BILINGUAL DIFFERENTIAL PAY RATE: $22.48 - $25.02)


ABOUT US

Since 1984, we have 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


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Residential Counselor will be reporting to the Program Manager. The primary responsibilities are to counsel individuals and provide group educational and guidance services.


CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • The collection, organization, and analysis of information about individuals through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources.
  • Compilation and studies occupational, educational, and economic information to aid clients in making and carrying out objectives.
  • Assists individuals to understand and overcome social and emotional problems.
  • Engage in research and follow-up activities to evaluate counseling techniques.
  • In conjunction with internal resources, the Counselor may teach domestic and practical skills or hold group meetings.
  • May work in conjunction with the other members of staff to ensure the continuum of services for the clients.
  • Oversight and maintenance of community spaces.
  • Safety awareness of situations and spaces
  • Effective management of resources including foodstuffs (communal dinners), laundry and perimeter of facility.
  • Other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work preferred or equivalent experience in a residential program.


BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:

  • 2-3 years of experience working with high-risk youth in a shelter and/or transitional or supportive housing program(s) preferred.
  • Ability to notice symptoms of use and abuse, recovery and treatment philosophies.
  • Working knowledge of issues facing homeless youth who are actively using substances.
  • Must be a self-starter with excellent follow-through skills.
  • Must also have ability to work with high-risk youth and with diverse staff, clients, and volunteers.
  • Must have a clean driving record.
  • Opportunities for Bi-Lingual in Spanish are available.


PERKS & BENEFITS:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (vacation and sick time)
  • Paid + Floating Holidays
  • Paid Sabbatical after 5 and 10 years of service
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching


Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


This position is represented by SEIU 1021 under a collective bargaining agreement.


All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.


Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal-opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates interested 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.

Benefits

403(b) matching, Disability insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, 403(b), Sabbatical
Refer code: 9304016. Larkin Street Youth Services - The previous day - 2024-05-23 22:45

Larkin Street Youth Services

San Francisco, CA
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