Youth Specialist - Concord

Aspiranet; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspiranet is seeking a Youth Specialist to provide care and supervision for youth at the Receiving Center in Concord, CA. You will conduct youth screenings, implement service and safety plans, and work one-on-one with youth using interventions to support positive behaviors.

The role involves medication administration, documentation, transporting youth, and coordinating with public health nurses and county social workers, within a on-site team environment.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in social work, psychology or related field with 1 year experience in a child welfare or behavioral health field with children with complex trauma and resultant challenging behaviors.
• Must meet all state-required conditions of employment, including fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance.
• TB/Health physical requirement; Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop a professional and supportive relationship with youth, serve as a liaison with the nurse and social workers.
• Report all incidents and concerns to supervisor and attend required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and adhere to confidentiality standards.

Education

BA or BS degree in social work, psychology or related field

Job description

Youth Specialist

Shift: Friday - Tuesday, 3 PM to 11 PM
Location: On-Site – Concord, CA
Schedule: Full-time | Non-Exempt
Department: Family and Community Services
Reports to: Program Supervisor/Program Director
Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

The hourly range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00 for employees hired in the Contra Costa, Concord, CA area. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate for candidates hired within the Bay Area 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.

Make a Meaningful Impact

Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a Youth Specialist to join our Family and Community Services division. In this role, you’ll provide case management and home visitation services that support family stability, early child development, and healthy parent-child relationships. By engaging families through personalized services, workshops, and community resources, you’ll help ensure children and caregivers have the tools they need to thrive.

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 care and supervision of children and youth placed at the Receiving Center. Major responsibilities include providing care and supervision of youth, completing youth screenings, implementing a youth's service and safety plans, working one‑on‑one with youth utilizing interventions in support of identified behaviors, medication administration, documentation, transporting youth, liaison with public health nurse and county social workers, and maintaining the center site

Responsibilities & Duties

Youth Support

• Develop a professional and supportive relationship with youth, serve as a liaison with the nurse and social workers
• Report all incidents and concerns to supervisor
• Attend required meetings, supervisions, trainings, and maintain the center site

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all required documentation in the database within established timelines.
• Maintain accurate, organized family files and instructional materials.
• Adhere to agency, funder, state, and federal confidentiality standards.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Attend team, collaborative, community, and all-staff meetings.
• Participate in required training and supervision.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and professional boundaries.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in social work, psychology or related field with 1 year experience in a child welfare or behavioral health field with children with complex trauma and resultant challenging behaviors or 2 full-time years' experience in a child welfare or behavioral health field with children with complex trauma and resultant challenging behaviors.
• Must meet all state-required conditions of employment, including:
• Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance
• TB/Health physical
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and proof of insurance

Work Environment & Schedule

• On-site, Antioch, CA
• Friday - Tuesday from 3 PM to 11 PM

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.

Aspiranet may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including application screening, candidate communications, and interview scheduling. AI tools assist our hiring team but do not make employment decisions. All hiring decisions are made by Aspiranet staff based on job‑related qualifications, experience, and organizational needs. Questions about the use of your information may be directed to Human Resources.