Foster Care Support Counselor (Part Time)

Hybrid – Redlands, CA

About the role

The Child & Youth Support Counselor provides one-on-one support and intervention for up to six children and their families, offering weekly home visits and individualized plans. By fostering trust and modeling positive relationships, this role helps children adapt to challenges, develop coping skills, and thrive. The counselor is a vital member of a multidisciplinary team supporting youth and families in the Foster Care & Adoption program.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one supportive services and interventions to children and youth.
• Conduct weekly home visits and individualized sessions with clients and families.
• Use trauma-informed care approaches to address challenging behaviors with empathy and assertiveness.
• Develop creative strategies to help clients build coping skills and resilience.
• Support the development and implementation of individualized treatment and intervention plans.
• Adjust approaches to meet the needs and schedules of youth and families.
• Help clients strengthen their foundation to thrive in daily life.
• Empower clients to progress through encouragement and guidance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all client contacts, progress, and interventions.
• Share updates with the treatment team to monitor progress and adjust plans.
• Adhere to program, county, and state compliance standards.
• Participate in required training and maintain necessary certifications.
• Partner with social workers, clinicians, parent partners, and program managers to provide holistic support.
• Actively contribute insights and updates to the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in team meetings and case consultations.
• Represent Aspiranet positively with clients, families, and community partners.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in social services or related field + 1 year of experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in social services + 6 months of experience.
• ABA experience preferred.
• Experience working with children, youth, and families in supportive or counseling roles.
• Must meet all employment requirements, including background clearances, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.

Work Environment

• Flexibility required, including some evenings and weekends to accommodate client needs.
• Work is primarily conducted in client homes and community settings in San Bernardino County.

Pay

The base hourly range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour for employees hired in Southern California. The pay range provided represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired within the Southern California 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.

Schedule

Part Time (32 hours/week) | Non-Exempt

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and supportive, team-based environment.
• Access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program with discounts on travel, wellness, entertainment, pet care, gyms, and more.
• Opportunities for professional growth through training and career advancement.
• A collaborative culture committed to diversity, inclusion, and mission-driven impact.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.

About Aspiranet

Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a mission-driven social services agency with locations across California. Our six divisions—Foster Care & Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family & Community—provide holistic supports for children, families, and communities. Every role contributes to something greater: building brighter futures where opportunity, hope, and healing are within everyone’s reach.