Youth Specialist

1 week ago

Concord, California, United States Aspiranet Full time

$500 Sign On Bonus
Youth Specialist (Overnight)
Concord, CA

Location:
On-Site – Concord, CA


Schedule:
Part-Time | Friday–Saturday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM


Department:
Family & Community Services – Receiving Center


Reports to:
Program Supervisor/Center Director


Pay Range:
$25.00 – $28.00/hour

Make a Meaningful Impact
Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a compassionate Youth Specialist to join our Family and Community division at the Receiving Center. In this overnight role, you'll provide supervision, safety, and direct support to youth who have experienced complex trauma. By fostering stability and empowerment during overnight hours, you'll help ensure every young person receives the care and connection they deserve.

About Aspiranet
Aspiranet is a mission-driven social services agency with a proud legacy of supporting California communities since 1975. We are committed to ensuring that every child is loved, every family is supported, and every individual has the tools to succeed. Our six divisions span foster care and adoption, transitional aged youth, residential, intensive home-based services, behavioral health, and family and community. Every role at Aspiranet contributes to something greater helping to create a future where opportunity, hope, and healing are within everyone's reach.

Position Summary
The Youth Specialist is responsible for the overnight care and supervision of youth at the Receiving Center. This includes implementing trauma-informed interventions, supporting safety and service plans, administering medication, and maintaining strong professional relationships with youth and staff.

Key Responsibilities
Youth Care & Engagement

  • Provide supervision and direct care to youth during overnight hours.
  • Develop and implement age-appropriate and youth-specific activities.
  • Build professional and supportive relationships with youth.

Health & Safety

  • Utilize trauma-informed interventions to support positive behavior.
  • Administer medication as required.
  • Ensure the safety and cleanliness of the Center site.

Collaboration & Documentation

  • Complete required documentation and youth screenings.
  • Provide transportation of youth when needed.
  • Serve as liaison with nurses and county social workers.
  • Report all incidents and concerns promptly to supervisor.
  • Attend required meetings, trainings, and supervisions.

Qualifications

  • Education/Experience:

  • BA/BS in Social Work, Psychology, or related field with at least 1 year of experience in child welfare/behavioral health with youth who have experienced complex trauma, or

  • 2 years of full-time equivalent experience in child welfare/behavioral health with youth who have experienced complex trauma.

  • Must meet all required agency, funder, and regulatory conditions of employment.

  • Must comply with all federal, state, and county employment requirements.

Work Environment & Schedule

  • On-site at the Receiving Center in Concord, CA.
  • Overnight schedule: Friday–Saturday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
  • Part-time role.

Why Aspiranet?

  • Access to the Aspiranet Employee Perks Program with exclusive discounts on travel, wellness, entertainment, gyms, theme parks, pet care, and more.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including a 24/7 crisis line and up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • A supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture.
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and youth.


Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position typically operates in a residential care setting. The noise level is generally moderate and remains within OSHA's established safety levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families we serve. Aspiranet is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive workplace that reflects diverse worldviews, cultures, and lived experiences.

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