Youth Services Specialist

Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education. BCSD values and respects every member of its community, upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and staff feel safe, supported, and heard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area (Master's Degree desired)
• Experience working in counseling or programs for at-risk youth, focusing on emotional/behavioral issues
• Experience in case management, social work, and at-risk families support desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and public, and to respect confidential matters
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources available to assist with family needs
• Ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to use independent judgment
• Possession of valid California driver's license and personal automobile for use on district business
• Ability to work flexible hours and make home visits
• Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment

About the role

Reports to: Administrator as assigned

Job goal: To provide youth services, mentoring and student leadership development programs that support the academic and social-emotional development of targeted student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct-targeted mentoring and case management support as needed for identified students to address academic, attendance, environmental and social-emotional barriers interfering with student success
• Provides student government and leadership development support to facilitate student voice, anti-bullying, nondiscrimination, and safe spaces for students
• Provides leadership and professional development for prevention and intervention programs
• Collaborates with school multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) teams to coordinate services for identified students
• Develops and maintains student support plans and assists with providing intensive behavior intervention support
• Provides individual and group support in the acquisition of pro-social skills, and tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse prevention
• Serves as liaison with community agencies and assists in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leaders
• Conducts home visits to establish communication and positive connections between the parent/guardian and school setting around identified issues
• Provides resource assistance and information to schools, students and parents; provides parent/guardian workshops on identified issues
• Acts as resource and assists in development of appropriate supplementary materials and activities to meet individual student needs
• Participates in special assessments, individual student plans, and other meetings
• Refers students to other public/private community resources
• Works directly with staff to ensure appropriate implementation of program goals
• Attends meetings and professional development as required
• Provides services during after-school and extended year programs as appropriate
• Maintains necessary records, files required documentation for identified students
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Pay

Salary: $33.82–$55.17 per hour

Application Requirements

An online application and the following documents must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on November 18, 2026:

• Resume
• Evidence of Bachelor's degree in related area
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (dated within 1 year)

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

Conditions of Employment

• Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license
• Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met
• Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act

Probationary period: New employees, or permanent employees who are changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period not exceeding six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this period the employee must meet required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position shall be employed in the classification from which they were promoted.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.