Therapeutic Youth Counselor I – Evenings (On-Site)

Aspiranet; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Commuter program

Job summary

Aspiranet’s Hope Forward Campus in Turlock, CA is hiring a Therapeutic Youth Counselor I to support a small team serving up to four youth in a STRTP setting.

You will provide direct care, help implement trauma-informed treatment plans, coordinate with clinical staff, and participate in daily routines, activities, and documentation in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Evening/weekend shifts required with licensing compliance.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria: Bachelor’s degree in any field (psychology, sociology, social work, or related), OR Valid Child Development Teaching Permit, OR Completed 12 semester units in early childhood education, psychology, adolescent development, criminal justice, or foster/kinship care education, OR Valid certificate as an alcohol and/or drug counselor, OR Previous employment as staff or volunteer at a group home or STRTP for at least 1 year, OR Relevant life experience in child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, or as a mentor/caregiver for youth who have experienced trauma.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a brand-new facility purpose-built for healing and innovation.
• Participate as an active member of a therapeutic community of care focused on trauma-responsive, strength-based treatment and transition planning.
• Implement structured daily cottage routines that honor the individual rituals, spiritual, and cultural traditions of youth.
• Stage and lead engaging therapeutic activities, including transportation as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment, ensuring supplies and resources are available.
• Support the compliant distribution of self-administered medications.
• Complete documentation and contact notes in accordance with program and funder standards.

Skills

Evenings/weekends availability

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Child Development Teaching Permit

12 semester units in ECE/psychology/adolescent development

Alcohol and/or drug counselor certificate

Experience in group home/STRTP

Relevant life experience in child welfare/mental health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Aspiranet’s Hope Forward Campus in Turlock, CA is hiring a Therapeutic Youth Counselor I to support a small team serving up to four youth in a STRTP setting.

You will provide direct care, help implement trauma-informed treatment plans, coordinate with clinical staff, and participate in daily routines, activities, and documentation in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Evening/weekend shifts required with licensing compliance.