or apply directly on Larkin Street Youth Services's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Larkin Street Youth Services's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 79% of Larkin Street Youth Services's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Larkin Street Youth Services
- high 8 stale, 1 reposted of 14 open
- Hiring momentum
- 20 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Larkin Street Youth Services's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Larkin Street Youth Services.
About this role
The Program Specialist at Larkin Street Youth Services is responsible for supporting homeless youth by screening applications, conducting client interviews, and maintaining relationships with hotels and clients. Daily tasks include crisis intervention, life skills training, data entry, and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the facility. This role emphasizes client-centered care and collaboration with other staff and agencies to provide comprehensive services.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Larkin Street Youth Services as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in direct services or social services
- Ability to engage with a diverse client population
- Crisis intervention skills
- Life skills training experience
- Data entry skills in both paper-based and electronic systems
- Valid driver's license
Nice to have
- Experience in drop-in services, shelter, transitional, or permanent supportive housing programs
- Fluency in Spanish and English
What you get
- Hourly Rate: $25.00-$26.37 per hour
- +$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
Worth weighing
- No remote work options; position is 100% onsite/in person
- Salary range not specified beyond hourly rate
- Role involves dealing with crisis situations, which may be challenging
- Experience with specific populations (Transitional Aged Youth) is emphasized
Summarised from Larkin Street Youth Services's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Larkin Street Youth Services on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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