Case Manager
Location: Bakersfield, CA | Full Time, Non-Exempt
About the role
Our Bakersfield office is seeking a Case Manager/Life Youth Coach to provide case management and supportive housing services for up to 12 young adults participating in supportive housing programs. Aspiranet’s Transition Age Youth programs offer assistance that is client-centered, trauma-informed, and reflective of best practice standards in the field. When you join our multidisciplinary team, you become part of a passionate group determined to impact lives and empower youth.
As a TAY Case Manager/Life Youth Coach with Aspiranet, you will play a vital role in empowering young adults (ages 18–25) transitioning from foster care to independent living. Through personalized support in housing, employment, education, and wellness, you’ll help bridge a critical service gap—fostering resilience, self-sufficiency, and long-term success for youth preparing for adulthood. Aspiranet’s Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) services close a critical gap for youth who are preparing for their transition to exit the foster care system towards independent living. Serving youth ranging in age from 18-25, our multi-faceted approach ensures youth receive the guidance to support housing, employment, education, wellness, and other needs they may have for a successful transition.
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. Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) programs guide young adults as they transition from foster care to independent living. At Aspiranet, every role contributes to something greater—helping to create a future where opportunity, hope, and healing are within everyone’s reach.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively to engage the youth and other support team members in the identification of strengths and needs which support the development and implementation of a service plan.
- Provide weekly case contact and support to assess program compliance, regulatory standards, and progress.
- Conduct assessment and screenings to ensure that identified needs and safety issues are attended to via appropriate and timely referrals, follow-up, and safety planning.
Requirements
Education & Work Experience
- Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a related field.
- 2 years of experience working with children and/or transition age youth.
- Knowledge of the foster care system.
Licenses & Certifications
- Meets all state-required conditions of employment as set forth by funder and regulatory body (e.g., fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/health physical).
- Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.
Work Environment
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 standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times.
Benefits
- Access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program, including exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, pet care, gym memberships, theme parks, and more.
- Training opportunities to support ongoing development and career aspirations.
- Collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
- Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.
Pay
The hourly range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00 for employees hired in the Central Valley. The pay range provided represents the typical range or starting rate for candidates hired within the Central Valley region. Candidates hired in other California locations may have different starting rates based on cost of living and market data variations. Factors that may determine your actual starting rate include education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, market data for your work location, and internal comparisons to other employees in similar roles.