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Larkin Street Youth Services

Program Manager of Engagement and Community Center

Larkin Street Youth Services, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Program Manager of Engagement and Community Center

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. Under the guidance of the Program Director, the Program Manager of the ECC is responsible for the daily operations of the Engagement and Community Center (ECC) and acts as immediate supervisor for the front desk/lobby staff and case management services. The Program Manager takes the lead with staff, client and programmatic issues. This is a full-time position, eligible for full benefits. Your responsibilities: Plan, coordinate, schedule, and supervise Front Desk Receptionist (2) and Case Management Staff (2). Act as a back up to Program Manager I during the absence. Ensure high quality case management services are provided as well as other program activities such as client groups that are facilitated by the case management team. Coordinate and facilitate weekly client review and bi-weekly cross-departmental client review with ECC and Lark Inn Case Managers. Ensure proper cross-communication within Larkin departments to improve client quality of services. For example, inform the client’s residential program of an incident at the ECC; support Collaborative Case Conferences to strengthen service delivery across Larkin Street programs working with the same client. Responsible for adhering strictly to program budgets and contractual requirements for client services. Responsible for supporting program services within the milieu, including crisis intervention or helping to maintain the safety of the program. Responsible for contributing towards the care and welfare of staff and clients. Participate and coordinate client re-entry meetings using a collaborative approach of restorative practices and behavioral health support. Organize and attend weekly MOS (Modification of Services) meetings and update the MOS list to distribute to program staff. Prepare and submit the monthly State of the Union report. Facilitate weekly staff meetings and coordinate professional development trainings as available and appropriate. Represent the agency at community events or on behalf of the Director of Engagement Services, as needed. Participate in the On-Call rotation for program support. Who you are: You are passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness. You have Case Management experience with Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), aged 18 to 25, from diverse backgrounds. You have experience in direct-service roles in drop-in centers, shelters, transitional, and/or permanent supportive housing programs. You have previous experience in leadership roles. You are a self-starter and team player. Your colleagues describe you as collaborative and supportive. You work best in a fast-paced environment. You are willing to serve as an After Hours On-Call Supervisor for 7 days, every 6-8 weeks. You are willing to work holidays occasionally. Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision. Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching; flexible spending accounts; life Insurance; EAP; health advocacy; paid sabbatical after 5 and 10 years. Equal Opportunity and required disclosures: Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnicity, 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. 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. For details on applicability, please refer to the employer policy. Apply for this job

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