Larkin Street Youth Services
Residential Counselor
Larkin Street Youth Services, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Join Larkin Street Youth Services, a San Francisco nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless youth. The Residential Counselor will provide individualized and group counseling to support clients in meeting their goals under the direction of the Program Manager. This is a full‑time position eligible for full benefits.
What You'LL Do
Inspire and support clients to reach their goals.
Oversee and maintain joy and safety in community spaces.
Assist clients in understanding and overcoming social and emotional challenges.
Collect, organize, and analyze information about individuals through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources.
Collect and share occupational, educational, and economic information to aid clients in making and carrying out objectives.
Engage in research and follow-up activities to evaluate counseling techniques.
In conjunction with internal resources, teach domestic and practical skills or hold group meetings.
Collaborate with other staff members to ensure the continuum of services for the clients.
Maintain community resources including foodstuffs (communal dinners), laundry, etc.
Working Location
Any of our housing programs located throughout San Francisco.
This may include sites in the Tenderloin neighborhood.
We have one housing site in the East Bay (Berkeley).
We have one licensed facility that serves clients under the age of 18. Otherwise, all of our programs serve Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), age 18‑24.
Working Days
Tuesday through Saturday
Sunday through Thursday
Shift Options
Day: 8 AM to 4 PM
Swing: 4 PM to 12 AM
Overnight: 12 AM to 8 AM (Pay differential of +$1 per hour). Please indicate your preferred shift(s) on your application.
Who You Are
You are passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness.
You embody our values and core strategies: "This Is How We Roll":
Client-Centered
Trauma Informed Care
Restorative Practices
Harm Reduction
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Motivational Interviewing
You have some experience working with Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), aged 18 to 25 of diverse backgrounds, similar to the client base at Larkin Street Youth Services.
Bonus: You have experience working in shelter, transitional, and/or permanent supportive housing programs.
You have experience noticing symptoms of use and abuse, recovery, and treatment philosophies.
You are a self-starter and team player. Your colleagues describe you as personable, reliable, and dependable.
You work best in a fully in-person working environment.
Remote work is NOT possible for this position.
You are willing to work holidays occasionally.
You are vaccinated against COVID 19.
The Perks
Hourly rate: $23‑24.54 per hour (As of Jan 1, 2026)
+ $1 for overnight shifts worked.
+ $1.50 for bilingual incentive pay. Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision.
Generous 3 weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance program (EAP) for counseling services.
Health advocate service.
Commuter benefits program.
Paid sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment.
Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with an interest 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.
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 how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.
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What You'LL Do
Inspire and support clients to reach their goals.
Oversee and maintain joy and safety in community spaces.
Assist clients in understanding and overcoming social and emotional challenges.
Collect, organize, and analyze information about individuals through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources.
Collect and share occupational, educational, and economic information to aid clients in making and carrying out objectives.
Engage in research and follow-up activities to evaluate counseling techniques.
In conjunction with internal resources, teach domestic and practical skills or hold group meetings.
Collaborate with other staff members to ensure the continuum of services for the clients.
Maintain community resources including foodstuffs (communal dinners), laundry, etc.
Working Location
Any of our housing programs located throughout San Francisco.
This may include sites in the Tenderloin neighborhood.
We have one housing site in the East Bay (Berkeley).
We have one licensed facility that serves clients under the age of 18. Otherwise, all of our programs serve Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), age 18‑24.
Working Days
Tuesday through Saturday
Sunday through Thursday
Shift Options
Day: 8 AM to 4 PM
Swing: 4 PM to 12 AM
Overnight: 12 AM to 8 AM (Pay differential of +$1 per hour). Please indicate your preferred shift(s) on your application.
Who You Are
You are passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness.
You embody our values and core strategies: "This Is How We Roll":
Client-Centered
Trauma Informed Care
Restorative Practices
Harm Reduction
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Motivational Interviewing
You have some experience working with Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), aged 18 to 25 of diverse backgrounds, similar to the client base at Larkin Street Youth Services.
Bonus: You have experience working in shelter, transitional, and/or permanent supportive housing programs.
You have experience noticing symptoms of use and abuse, recovery, and treatment philosophies.
You are a self-starter and team player. Your colleagues describe you as personable, reliable, and dependable.
You work best in a fully in-person working environment.
Remote work is NOT possible for this position.
You are willing to work holidays occasionally.
You are vaccinated against COVID 19.
The Perks
Hourly rate: $23‑24.54 per hour (As of Jan 1, 2026)
+ $1 for overnight shifts worked.
+ $1.50 for bilingual incentive pay. Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision.
Generous 3 weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance program (EAP) for counseling services.
Health advocate service.
Commuter benefits program.
Paid sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment.
Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with an interest 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.
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 how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.
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