Full-Time

Program Manager of LEASE and Young Adult Court

Yac

Posted on 9/26/2025

Larkin Street Youth Services

Larkin Street Youth Services

201-500 employees

Nonprofit offering shelter and youth services

Compensation Overview

$80k - $85k/yr

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid: mostly in-person with up to 1 day per week work-from-home flexibility.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Under the guidance of the Associate Director, the Program Manager of LEASE and Young Adult Court (YAC) provides leadership and oversight to programs supporting young adults exiting homelessness.
  • The Program Manager is responsible for the hiring; training and supervision of all program staff, some program development and evaluation, quality, and coordinated service delivery within a congregate living setting for transition-aged youth.
  • In addition, the Program Manager develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community providers, including referral agencies, and resource agencies.
  • LEASE is a scattered-site housing designed for emancipated foster youth, including parenting TAY, available for up to three years.
  • Young Adult Court (YAC) is a housing program in partnership with Felton and the San Francisco Collaborative Courts.
  • This is a full-time position, eligible for full benefits.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of program services for youth.
  • Ensure the provision of basic services, special projects/activities, and an emotionally and physically safe, clean, and supportive environment.
  • Provide regular supervision for residential counselors and case managers.
  • Take primary responsibility for the effective operation of all client services.
  • Supervise best practices for Residential Counselors and Case Manager service delivery.
  • Facilitate staff meetings.
  • Participate in the recruitment, hiring, training, and ongoing development of Program staff.
  • Manage program budget and ensure agency procedures are followed.
  • Coordinate intakes and assessments, and support case managers in keeping charts and paperwork up-to-date and complete.
  • Coordinate Program coverage and scheduling.
  • Complete monthly reports and ensure timely and accurate data collection procedures.
  • Represent the agency at community meetings/activities, when appropriate.
  • Attend and participate in all agency management meetings.
  • Hold On-Call manager responsibilities as assigned and scheduled in rotation.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of program services for youth.
  • Ensure the provision of basic services, special projects/activities, and an emotionally and physically safe, clean, and supportive environment.
  • Provide regular supervision for residential counselors and case managers.
  • Take primary responsibility for the effective operation of all client services.
  • Supervise best practices for Residential Counselors and Case Manager service delivery.
  • Facilitate staff meetings.
  • Participate in the recruitment, hiring, training, and ongoing development of Program staff.
  • Manage program budget and ensure agency procedures are followed.
  • Coordinate intakes and assessments, and support case managers in keeping charts and paperwork up-to-date and complete.
  • Coordinate Program coverage and scheduling.
  • Complete monthly reports and ensure timely and accurate data collection procedures.
  • Represent the agency at community meetings/activities, when appropriate.
  • Attend and participate in all agency management meetings.
  • Hold On-Call manager responsibilities as assigned and scheduled in rotation.
Desired Qualifications
  • 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 of diverse backgrounds, similar to the client base at Larkin Street Youth Services.
  • 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 organized, compassionate, and a natural leader.
  • You work best in a mostly in person working environment. There is flexibility for up to 1 day per week to work-from-home, depending on program needs.
  • 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.
  • You are vaccinated against COVID 19.
Larkin Street Youth Services

Larkin Street Youth Services

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Larkin Street Youth Services provides shelter, housing, outreach, health and wellness, education, and employment programs for youths aged 12–24 who are homeless or at risk in San Francisco. Its work includes outreach to connect youths to services, emergency shelter, transitional and supportive housing, health care and mental health support, and education plus job preparation. It differentiates itself as the largest nonprofit provider of services for homeless youth in San Francisco and reports that about three-quarters of program graduates leave street life. The goal is to help young people move from homelessness to stable, independent living and improve long-term life outcomes.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$200K

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1984

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Raised record $1.5M in 2024 from 400 supporters for homeless youth.
  • Secured city funding for 15 unionized positions to expand staff capacity.
  • Co-authored All Home report on February 10, 2026, for preventing youth homelessness.

What critics are saying

  • SF closes Michael Baxter clinic, eliminating on-site health services immediately.
  • SEIU 1021 expansion triggers strikes in 6-12 months, straining $1.5M budget.
  • Donor fatigue post-2024 drops revenue 20-30% in 12-24 months amid competitors.

What makes Larkin Street Youth Services unique

  • Launched nation's first TAY supportive housing with TNDC in April 2002.
  • Trust Youth Initiative launched in 2023 with Google partners.
  • Its Trans Home provides rental subsidies for trans youth with St. James Infirmary.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Sabbatical

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

Health Advocate Service

Company News

Larkin Street Youth Services
May 14th, 2025
$1.5M Raised to Pave the Way for Fearless Futures

With over 400 supporters in attendance, Larkin Street Youth raised a record-breaking $1.5 million - marking the highest amount in its history - to provide transformative opportunities for youth experiencing homelessness.

Larkin Street Youth Services
Nov 6th, 2023
Larkin Street Annual Impact Report 2023

This year, Larkin Street Youth also launched the Trust Youth Initiative in collaboration with Google and a host of respected partners.

Cision
Oct 26th, 2023
Redwood Credit Union Donates More Than $49,000 To Local Nonprofits For International Credit Union Day

International Credit Union Day provides an excellent opportunity for Redwood Credit Union to fulfill our purpose of inspiring hope and elevating the financial well-being of our communities. .

The Business Journals
Sep 29th, 2023
A message from the publisher of the San Francisco Business Times: Bay Area CFOs make a difference

The San Francisco Business Times team is proud to partner with Larkin Street Youth Services in celebrating your accomplishments and the important role CFOs play in the business landscape today.

Larkin Street Youth Services
Jan 30th, 2023
Trans youth need us now more than ever – Larkin Street Youth Services

Larkin Street Youth has also expanded its collaboration with St. James Infirmary to provide rental subsidies for trans youth and adults through the “Its Trans Home” program.

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