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Engagement Counselor

Larkin Street Youth Services
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Engagement Center Operations
Salary
$23.00-$24.54
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Passion for the mission to end youth homelessness
  • Experience in social services and/or direct-service
  • Ability to engage with a diverse client population
  • Crisis intervention skills and de-escalation techniques
  • Experience with intake and data entry
  • Ability to work onsite in person
Nice to have
  • Experience in drop-in services, shelter, transitional, and/or permanent supportive housing programs
  • Fluency in Spanish and English for bilingual incentive pay
What the job really is

As an Engagement Counselor at Larkin Street Youth Services, you will welcome clients to the drop-in center, helping them access essential services like food and laundry. Your role involves monitoring client well-being, facilitating workshops, and providing crisis intervention while promoting a safe and supportive environment for youth experiencing homelessness.

Benefits
  • Hourly Rate of $23.00-$24.54
  • +$1.50 for bilingual incentive pay
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • Role is 100% onsite/in person
  • No salary range mentioned beyond hourly rate
  • Experience with specific populations (TAY) may be crucial for success
Job score4.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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