Relief Counselor (PART-TIME)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Inspire and motivate clients to reach their goals.
• Model appropriate personal interaction and life skills at all times.
• Oversee and maintain joy and safety in community spaces.
• Absorb and assist clients in understanding and overcoming social and emotional challenges.
• Conduct regular rounds of the facility (including bed checks and locker checks) and interact with clients to share information, provide supplies, and facilitate interventions.
• Ensure the safety of clients by controlling access to facilities and helping to ensure adequate health and safety standards are maintained throughout the facility.
• Perform minor janitorial and maintenance duties while reporting major facility issues.
• Respond to emergencies appropriately, including contacting appropriate staff, and interacting and cooperating with police, fire, and medical personnel as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff members to ensure the continuum of services for the clients.
• Maintain community resources including foodstuffs (communal dinners), laundry, etc.
• Stepping in to support staff with other tasks related to client wellness and safety as needed.

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, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
• You want to gain experience working with Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), aged 18 to 25, and minors (under 18) of diverse backgrounds.
• You have previous experience working in social services and/or shelter, transitional, 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 as needed.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Hourly rate: $23 per hour+$1 for overnight shifts worked.+$1.50 for bilingual incentive pay. Must be fluent in Spanish and English.

Flexibility to pick up shifts according to your availability and preferences.

Priority consideration for full-time roles as an internal candidate.