Youth Housing & Independent Living Coordinator

First Place for Youth; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

First Place for Youth in San Francisco is seeking a Housing Coordinator to aid foster youth in securing stable housing and navigating tenancy. You will work with County Social Workers and community partners to review options, remove barriers, and support successful transitions to independent living.

The role requires onsite work in San Francisco, with occasional Oakland responsibilities and evening availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in housing, social services, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in affordable housing, homeless services, or transition-age youth programs.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to document clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct housing workshops and provide case management focused on housing outcomes.
• Assess participant needs, plan services, and monitor progress toward housing goals.
• Coordinate with social workers, landlords, and community partners to secure and sustain housing.
• Support participants with budgeting, housing search, furniture, and move-in resources.
• Deliver information about housing options, eligibility, and access to subsidized housing lists.
• Maintain thorough documentation and case notes for each participant.
• Participate in weekly ILSP coordination meetings and cross-agency collaboration.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Project

Outlook

Job description

First Place for Youth in San Francisco is seeking a Housing Coordinator to aid foster youth in securing stable housing and navigating tenancy. You will work with County Social Workers and community partners to review options, remove barriers, and support successful transitions to independent living.

The role requires onsite work in San Francisco, with occasional Oakland responsibilities and evening availability.