Case Manager

Aspiranet in; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Aspiranet in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Case Manager/Life Youth Coach to provide case management and supportive housing services for up to 12 young adults in our TAY programs. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on client-centered, trauma-informed approaches that empower youth toward stability and independence.

Key duties include engaging youth, coordinating housing, employment, education, and wellness supports, and ensuring safety planning and progress through regular check-ins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; 2 years of experience working with children and/or transition age youth; knowledge of the foster care system.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to engage the Youth and other support team members in identifying strengths and needs to develop and implement a service plan.
• Provide weekly case contact and support to assess program compliance, regulatory standards, and progress.
• Conduct assessment and screenings to ensure identified needs and safety issues are addressed via referrals, follow-up, and safety planning.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Schedule: Full Time| Non-Exempt

Department: Transitional Age Youth

Reports to: Core Program Director I

Pay Range: $ 23.00 - $24.00/Hour

The hourly range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00 for employees hired in Central Valley. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate for candidates hired within the Central Valley region. Candidates hired in other California locations may have different starting rates based on cost of living and market data variations. Factors that may be used to determine your actual starting rate include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and internal comparisons to other employees in similar roles.

Position Summary

Our Bakersfield office is seeking a Case Manager/Life Youth Coach to provide case management and supportive housing services for up to 12 young adults participating supportive housing programs. Aspiranet's Transition Age Youth programs offer assistance that is client-centered, trauma-informed, and reflective of best practice standards in the field. When you join our multidisciplinary team, you become part of a passionate group determined to impact lives and empower youth.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Join a leading California Provider of Transition Aged Services

As a TAY Case Manager/Life Youth Coach with Aspiranet, you will play a vital role in empowering young adults (ages 18-25) transitioning from foster care to independent living. Through personalized support in housing, employment, education, and wellness, you'll help bridge a critical service gap-fostering resilience, self-sufficiency, and long-term success for youth preparing for adulthood.

Aspiranet's Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) services close a critical gap for youth who are preparing for their transition to exit the foster care system towards independent living. Serving youth ranging in age from 18-25, our multi-faceted approach ensures youth receive the guidance to support housing, employment, education, wellness, and other needs they may have for a successful transition.

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. Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), offering programs that guide young adults as they transition from foster care to independent living; At Aspiranet, every role contributes to something greaterhelping to create a future where opportunity, hope, and healing are within everyone's reach.

Key Responsibilities

Your Skills and Duties:

• Work collaboratively to engage the Youth and other support team members in the identification of strengths and needs which support the development and implementation of a service plan.
• Provide weekly case contact and support to assess program compliance, regulatory standards, and progress.
• Conduct assessment and screenings to ensure that identified needs and safety issues are attended to via appropriate and timely referrals, follow-up, and safety planning.

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelors of Arts or Science degree in a related field, 2 years of experience working with children and /or transition age youth and knowledge of the foster care system.

Licenses & Certifications

• Meets all state required conditions of employment as set forth by funder and regulatory body; i.e. Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index Clearance, TB/Health Physical, valid CDL and clean driving record.

Work Environment & Schedule

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 standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA's established safety levels at all times.

Why Aspiranet?

• Access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program. Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, pet care, gym memberships, theme parks, and more.
• Training opportunities are available to support your ongoing development and career aspirations.
• Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.

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 standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA's established safety levels at all times.

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 that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.