Support Counselor Bakersfield, CA Location:

On-Site

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Bakersfield, CA Schedule:

Part Time (20 hours/week)|

Non-Exempt Department:

Foster Care & Adoption Reports to: Program Supervisor

• Child & Youth Services Pay Range: $19.00
• $21.00/hour The base hourly range for this position is $19.00
• $21.

00 per hour for employees hired in the Central Valley, CA. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired within the Central Valley region. Candidates hired in Southern California or Bay Area locations may have higher starting salaries due to cost of living and market data differences. Factors that may be used to determine your actual starting salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and internal comparison to other employees who hold a similar role. Make a Meaningful Impact Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a compassionate 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. 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. Summary Position 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. Key Responsibilities Direct Support & Intervention

• 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. Treatment Planning & Implementation
• 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.

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