Youth Specialist (3 PM - 11 PM) FT

Shift: Friday - Tuesday, 3 PM to 11 PM Youth Specialist Full Time Antioch, CA / Concord, CA Location: On-Site - Antioch, 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 Key Responsibilities 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 trainings and supervision. Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and professional boundaries. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aspiranet