Residential Life Skills Specialist

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

• Maintain a consistent, supportive presence during scheduled shifts to promote safety, predictability, and emotional stability. Support participants in understanding and engaging with community expectations (house agreements, curfews, program expectations) using a collaborative, strength‑based, and non‑punitive approach that honors developmental needs and trauma histories.
• Participate in structured shift handovers and documentation that prioritize clear communication, youth‑centered context, and respectful, neutral observations. Conduct monthly wellness check‑ins focused on clients’ goals, strengths, safety, and emotional well‑being, while centering choice, voice, and empowerment.
• Collaborate regularly with the Clinician, Residential Life Skills Lead, and Housing‑Based Case Manager to ensure coordinated, trauma‑informed support and adjust approaches based on youth feedback and emerging needs.
• Respond to elevated or high‑risk situations with calm, trauma‑informed de‑escalation, promptly communicating concerns while maintaining youth dignity and respect.

• Welcome participants into transitional housing with warmth, clarity, and respect, supporting safety, routines, and a sense of belonging.
• Guide and support participants through housing transitions, including preparation for scattered‑site rapid rehousing, with practical assistance and encouragement.
• Build clients’ skills and confidence to support long‑term stability in independent housing.

• Provide welcoming, client‑centered orientations that clarify expectations, support, and their rights within the home. Reinforce expectations through supportive, non‑punitive conversations and collaborative problem‑solving, honoring young adult voices in shaping community norms.

• Provide individualized, hands‑on coaching in core…