On Call Life Skills Specialist
4 days ago
San Francisco
Job Description Catholic Charities St. Vincent’s School for Boys was founded in 1853 and rooted in our faith traditions of charity and justice, supporting families, adults, and youth through social service and opportunities for healthy growth and development. Our values are respect, compassion, accountability, and integrity. Our commitment is to support changing lives in the communities we serve; promoting a fulfilling and supportive environment; and involving the community in carrying out our mission. This program focuses on four underlying philosophies that are central to the services provided: Housing First; Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Focused Care, and Social Determinants of Health. The Residential Life Skills Specialist (RLSS) delivers trauma-informed, housing-first leadership and program oversight for Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18–24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Marin County. This role operates in partnership with the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services within Marin’s Transitional Housing Program model. The position integrates relational residential support, life-skills coaching, and compassionate crisis response within Marin County’s Transitional Housing and Rapid Rehousing (TH–RRH) model. Staff work alongside young adults, honoring their voices, lived experiences, and personal choices to support healing, autonomy, and long-term stability. The RLSS plays a key role in creating and maintaining a safe, predictable, and empowering environment. They support the participants in developing and pursuing their Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) by coordinating services across multiple providers, offering consistent encouragement, and responding to challenges with trauma-informed, empathetic, and non-punitive care. JOB TITLE: Residential Life Skills Specialist DATE: 12/15/2025 PROGRAM / DEPT: St. Vincent’s School for Boys- Tay Bridge Program REPORTS TO: Residential Life Skills Lead /Program Director DIVISION: Program Operations Youth Residential Services SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER: No STATUS: Full Time (40 hours per week) FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt NON-UNION or UNION: Non-Union UNION CLASSIFICATION: N/A UNION TITLE: N/A PROGRAM & POSITION SUMMARY Page 2 of 6 Trauma-Informed Residential Support & 24/7 Presence • Facilitate group activities that promote connection, learning, and shared responsibility., • Provide one-on-one support focused on emotional well-being, problem-solving, and goal progress., • Model positive communication, conflict navigation, and self-advocacy., • Conduct regular walk-throughs to maintain a safe, welcoming, and comfortable living environment., • Facilitate community meetings that promote shared voice, mutual respect, and communication., • Participate in required crisis and trauma-informed trainings and maintain emergency readiness., • Engage in post-incident debriefs to support learning and continuous improvement., • High school diploma or equivalent., • Experience working with young adults of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds., • Experience with and understanding individuals facing homelessness., • CPR/First Aid Certificate and Clear Physical Examination Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Deliver Individualized, TAY Centered support., • Promote Housing Stability and Prevent Homelessness, • Knowledgeable of social issues, such as poverty, trauma, racism, that impact individuals., • Understands emotional and social development including the emergence of identity and self-esteem., • Ability to display and empower healthy life skills., • Ability to display organizational skills., • Ability to be consistently punctual and responsible., • Ability to remain calm under pressure., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage demands., • Is responsible for accurate and timely submission of case records., • Frequent Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and walking., • Frequent Lifting, pushing, and pulling., • The work environment includes a residential setting, offices, and community agencies., • Noise level is usually moderate in accordance with what is typical in the above settings., • The work environment includes young adults who are 18-24 years old. CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability, or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Catholic Charities is one of the largest, oldest, and most comprehensive nonprofit human services organizations in Northern California, annually reaching more than 60,000 vulnerable individuals of all faiths in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties. With a staff of approximately 450, reaching peaks of nearly 600 with seasonal hires, a budget of $54.3 million, and a current governing board of 27, this venerable, fully-accredited, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit addresses some of the most pressing community needs – homelessness, generational poverty, immigration, inequality, hunger, aging in isolation, and communicable disease -- to name a few – with compassion and services of highest quality.\r\n\r\nCATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability, or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.\r\n\r\nPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.