Part Time Support Counselor
Aspiranet · Bakersfield, CA · Today
Healthcare$19–$21/hrPart-time
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized support 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.
Qualifications
- 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.