Youth Specialist - Temp

Aspiranet; Concord (CA); In loco; USD 26.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employee perks program

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and career dev

Supportive workplace culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Aspiranet is seeking a Youth Specialist for a temp, on-site role in Salinas, CA. You will provide youth supervision, administer medications, complete screenings, and support service plans to promote family stability and child development.

Join a mission-driven nonprofit with opportunities for professional development and an inclusive workplace culture. Hours are Sunday to Thursday, 11 PM–7 AM, in a residential setting.

Competenze

• High School Diploma with two years’ experience working with children/youth in a similar service.
• Must meet all state-required conditions of employment: background checks, TB/health clearance.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and proof of insurance.

Mansioni

• Supervise youth, including readiness for assessments and activities.
• Coordinate with Center team to implement youth service plans.
• Identify youth needs for additional services and communicate findings during shift changes.
• Complete youth intake and discharge, including screenings.
• Administer prescribed medication per standards.
• Assist youth with personal and hygiene care according to developmental age.

Conoscenze

CPR First Aid

Professional boundaries

Formazione

High School Diploma w/ experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Brief Description

Youth Specialist - Temp
Salinas, CA
Shift: Friday - Tuesday, 3 PM to 11 PM
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 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

• 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.
• 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 trainings and supervision.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and professional boundaries.

Requirements

• 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.

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.