Youth Specialist I 3 PM - 11 PM FT Temp - 14748

Aspiranet; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Perks Program

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Aspiranet in Salinas, CA is seeking a Youth Specialist for a full-time, 6-month temporary position. This on-site role runs Sunday to Thursday, 11 PM to 7 AM, and focuses on care, supervision, and outreach to support youth development.

You will supervise youth at the Receiving Center, perform screenings, implement service plans, document activities, and coordinate with health staff and county workers. A high school diploma and two years’ youth experience are required, plus background checks and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with two years’ experience working with children/youth in a similar service.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth, including readiness for assessments and activities.
• Implement youth service plans in coordination with Center team.
• Identify needs for additional services and communicate findings during shift exchanges.
• Complete youth intake and discharge, including screenings.
• Administer prescribed medication per standards.
• Assist center youth with personal and hygiene care.

Skills

Youth care

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

SHIFT: Sunday to Thursday 11 PM - 7 AM

Youth Specialist Full Time

6 months Temp Position

Salinas, CA

Location: On-Site - Salinas, CA

Schedule: Full - Time | Non-Exempt

Department: Family and Community Services

Reports to: Program Supervisor/Program Director

Pay Range: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

The hourly range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00 for employees hired in the Monterey, Salinas, CA area. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate for candidates hired within the Central Coast 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 aYouth 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

Key Responsibilities

Youth Support

• Supervise youth, including the youth’s readiness for assessments, recreational activities, etc.
• Work in coordination with Center team members to implement youth’s service plan.
• Identify possible youth needs for additional professional services and communicate such findings in the shift exchange.
• Complete youth intake and discharge, including screenings.
• Administer prescribed medication per standards.
• Assist center youth with personal and hygiene care according to their developmental age.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all required documentation in the database within established timelines.
• Document youth behaviors and incidents.
• Document administration of prescribed medication according to agency and licensing standards in a timely manner.
• Adhere to agency, funder, state, and federal confidentiality standards.

Collaboration & Professional Development

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with two years’ experience working with children/youth in a similar service.
• 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
• Sunday to Thursday 11 PM - 7 AM
• 6 month position (Temp)

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.