Youth Specialist (7 AM - 3 PM) Antioch FT

About the role

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.

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‑on‑one with youth utilizing interventions in support of identified behaviors, medication administration, documentation, transporting youth, liaising with public health nurses and county social workers, and maintaining the center site.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Access to the Aspiranet Employee Perks Program with exclusive discounts on travel, wellness, entertainment, gyms, theme parks, pet care, and more
• Access to the 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

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $23.00 – $25.00 per hour. This range reflects the typical starting rate for candidates hired in the Contra Costa, CA area and the broader Bay Area region. Actual starting rates may vary based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, local market data, and internal comparisons to similar roles.

Schedule

Shift: Thursday to Monday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Full‑time, non‑exempt position. On‑site work in Antioch, CA. Department: Family and Community Services. Reports to: Program Supervisor/Program Director.