Associate Director of Shelter Programs San Francisco, CA
Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Since 1984, Larkin Street Youth Services has helped more than
75,000 young adults in San Francisco with outreach, shelter,
housing, education, employment, healthcare, and other
services.Today, Larkin Street Youth Services is the largest
provider of housing and services to homeless youth in the Bay Area.
We serve 1,500 youth annually, operating or partnering to provide
more than 500 emergency shelter, transitional, supportive, and
subsidy-based housing beds at several unique sites across San
Francisco.Working at Larkin Street, no matter what department,
means making a real difference in the lives of young people
experiencing homelessness. Our team is skilled, diverse, and
passionate. Our culture encourages achievement and professional
development, as well as teamwork and self-care. Our focus is always
on the young people at the heart of our mission and to nurture
potential, promote dignity and support bold steps by all.Under the
guidance of the Program Director, the Associate Director of Shelter
Programs oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation
of assigned programs/sites, and supports the training and
professional development of staff. The Associate Director works
closely with Program Managers to ensure effective and coordinated
service for young people served in each assigned program.This is a
full-time position, eligible for full benefits.Your
responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and oversight to assigned Larkin Street
programs.
- Hire, train, and supervise Program Managers.
- Provide leadership and coordination of services throughout the
agency.
- Oversee the actualization of goals and objectives for programs
in line with the mission of the agency.
- Oversee program development and design, implementation of
enhancements.
- Participate in the larger homeless youth community; represent
the agency in the community.
- Ensure appropriate data collection and tracking; ensure
adherence to internal agency policies and procedures.
- Facilitate consistent standards for client-centered care and
position outcomes for youth within Larkin Street programs.
- In coordination with the Program Managers, oversee budgets,
data collection and tracking, contract requirements, and program
outcomes for all assigned programs.
- Participate in strategic planning for the ongoing development
of services.
- Provide leadership and advocacy in relations with local state
and federal public entities and community-based organizations to
educate the community about needs for homeless youth.
- Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and
appearance at all times.
- Identify the training and professional development needs of
program staff.
- Actively participate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
work within the agency; along with managing programs with a lens on
DEI.
- Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job
performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving
orientation to all tasks.
- Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times
keeping with the responsibilities carried personally and by the
agency for the care and welfare of the youth we serve.
- Actively strive to upgrade professional skills through engaging
in appropriate professional training and experience.
- Obtain CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trainer
certification within 6 months of hire. Position will be required to
facilitate training for staff.
- Hold On-Call manager responsibilities as assigned and scheduled
in rotation.WHO YOU ARE:
- 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 compassionate, collaborative, and organized.
- You work best in a hybrid working environment, working from
home for 1 day per week.
- 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.THE PERKS:
- $90,000-$95,000 annual salary.
- 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.Apply for this job* indicates a
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