Larkin Street Youth Services

Larkin Street Youth Services

Program Director of Prevention

San Francisco, CA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$100kDetected 34 days ago
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About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Under the guidance of the Chief of Programs, the Program Director of Prevention leads Larkin Street Youth Services' prevention strategy across three interconnected program areas: Outreach, Direct Cash Transfer (DCT), and Aftercare.
  • Partner with the Chief of Programs and the senior leadership team to identify opportunities to expand and deepen Larkin Street's prevention impact.
  • Assess program performance through regular review of data, outcomes, and client feedback; lead continuous quality improvement efforts in response to findings.
  • Ensure that street-based and community outreach operations are responsive, trauma-informed, and designed to rapidly identify and engage youth who are newly or recently unhoused.
  • Build and sustain partnerships with community-based organizations, city agencies, and systems-involved settings (e.g., hospitals, juvenile justice, child welfare) to expand outreach reach and facilitate timely connections to services.
  • Work with Program Managers to develop and refine outreach protocols that reflect the realities of youth most at risk, including QTBIPOC youth, youth with justice or child welfare involvement, and youth without stable documentation.
  • Manage relationships with research and evaluation partners; ensure that evaluation findings are integrated into program design on an ongoing basis.
  • Lead or support the development of a replicable, scalable DCT model that can inform Larkin Street's advocacy and the broader field.
  • This position plays a critical role in building Larkin Street's prevention infrastructure and positioning the agency as a leader in youth homelessness prevention locally and nationally.

Requirements

  • You are passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness.
  • You have a minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in program leadership, social services, or a related field, with demonstrated experience managing programs and supervising staff.
  • You have a keen ability to translate data and evaluation findings into program improvements.
  • You are experienced in managing government contracts and/or philanthropic grants.
  • Your lived experience with homelessness or systems involvement is valued.
  • You have a deep knowledge of youth homelessness, including the populations Larkin Street serves: QTBIPOC youth, youth involved in child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems, and youth without stable housing histories.
  • You have a strong foundation in prevention frameworks, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, Housing First, and Positive Youth Development.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Your experience with HMIS, ETO, or similar data systems is a plus.

Compensation

  • 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.
  • $95,000-$100,000 annual salary.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Health Advocate Service.
  • This is a full-time position, eligible for full benefits.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.
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