Youth Services Specialist

Bakersfield City School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakersfield City School District is seeking a Youth Services Specialist to provide mentoring and case management for identified students, addressing academic, attendance, and social-emotional barriers. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, families, and community partners to support student success.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related area and experience with at-risk youth. Flexibility for home visits and after-school activities is expected, with a focus on equity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area is required.
• Experience in counseling or programs for at-risk youth is preferred.
• Experience in case management and working with at-risk families is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the public; maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of community resources to assist with family needs.
• Ability to follow directions and use independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and case management for identified students to address barriers.
• Support student government and leadership development to promote student voice and safety.
• Lead prevention and intervention programs and coordinate services with MTSS teams.
• Develop and maintain student support plans and provide intensive behavior support.
• Provide pro-social skills training and substance use prevention education.
• Serve as liaison with community agencies and foster school-community communication.
• Conduct home visits to strengthen parent-school connections.
• Provide parent workshops and distribute informational resources.
• Assist in developing supplementary materials to meet student needs.
• Attend meetings and professional development as required.
• Provide services during after-school and extended year programs.

Skills

Counseling experience

Case management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bakersfield City School District

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Youth Services Specialist


• Date Posted:
  11/5/2026


• Location:
  Education Center


• Closing Date:
  11/18/2026

youth services specialist

district context and commitment

Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District (\"BCSD\") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education.

BCSD values and respects every member of its community. We are dedicated to upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and staff feel safe, supported, and heard.

We seek employees who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical decision-making, professionalism, and accountability, and who consistently act with integrity in service of our students and community. Employees in BCSD are expected to model high standards of conduct, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related area


• Experience working in counseling or programs for at-risk youth, focusing on emotional/behavioral issues


• Experience in case management, social work, and at-risk families support desirable


• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and public, and to respect confidential matters


• Knowledge of community agencies and resources available to assist with family needs


• Ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to use independent judgment


• Possession of valid California driver's license and personal automobile for use on district business


• Ability to work flexible hours and make home visits


• Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment

REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned
JOB GOAL: To provide youth services, mentoring and student leadership development programs that support the academic and social-emotional development of targeted student populations

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct-targeted mentoring and case management support as needed for identified students to address academic, attendance, environmental and social-emotional barriers interfering with student success


• Provides student government and leadership development support to facilitate student voice, anti-bullying, nondiscrimination, and safe spaces for students


• Provides leadership and professional development for prevention and intervention programs


• Collaborates with school multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) teams to coordinate services for identified students


• Develops and maintains student support plans and assists with providing intensive behavior intervention support


• Provides individual and group support in the acquisition of pro-social skills, and tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse prevention


• Serves as liaison with community agencies and assists in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leaders


• Conducts home visits to establish communication and positive connections between the parent/guardian and school setting around identified issues


• Provides resource assistance and information to schools, students and parents; provides parent/guardian workshops on identified issues


• Acts as resource and assists in development of appropriate supplementary materials and activities to meet individual student needs


• Participates in special assessments, individual student plans, and other meetings


• Refers students to other public/private community resources


• Works directly with staff to ensure appropriate implementation of program goals


• Attends meetings and professional development as required


• Provides services during after-school and extended year programs as appropriate


• Maintains necessary records, files required documentation for identified students


• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability


• Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $33.82- $55.17 per hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's \"Improvement of Professional Services\" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION: A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Resume


• Evidence of Bachelor's degree in related area


• Two (2) letters of recommendation (dated within 1 year)

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on November 18, 2026.

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

AB2534 and SB848

Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB848), mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Amanda Robinson, by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail], or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.

Postings current as of 11/6/2026 7:31:31 AM CST.

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