Counselor, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Social Work

Child & Youth Support Counselor

Bakersfield, CA

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Location: On-Site – Bakersfield, CA
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Schedule: Full Time | Non-Exempt
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Department: Foster Care & Adoption
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Reports to: Program Manager – Child & Youth Services
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Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00/hour

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Make a Meaningful Impact

Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a compassionate and bilingual Child & Youth Support Counselor to join our Foster Care & Adoption team in Bakersfield. In this role, you’ll provide individualized support and interventions for children and youth, building positive relationships that empower them to develop coping skills, strengthen family bonds, and create lasting change.

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.

The Child & Youth Support Counselor provides one-on-one support and intervention for 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.

• 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.

• ABA experience strongly preferred.
• Associate’s degree in social services or related field + 1 year of experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in social services + 6 months of experience.
• 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.

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

• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program. Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, pet care, gym memberships, theme parks, and more
• Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off.
• Access to our employee assistance program including 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
• Training…