Residential Counselor

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. You may provide guidance to clients one-on-one or in groups. 

This is a full-time position, eligible for full benefits.

Your responsibilities:

• 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.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing 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: 8AM to 4PM
  • As of June 2026, we are only looking for full time Swing Shift Counselors.
• SWING: 4PM to 12AM
  • As of June 2026, we are only looking for full time Swing Shift Counselors.
• OVERNIGHT: 12AM to 8AM
  • Pay differential of +$1 per hour

****PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERED 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.

THE PERKS:

• Hourly rate: $23-$24.54 per hour
  • +$1 for overnight shifts worked.
  • +$1.50 for bilingual incentive pay. Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Clipper Bay Pass - Commute for FREE!
• 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.
• Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment.