Youth Counselor - Youth Transition Focus (STRTP Cottage) Morning Shift

Youth Counselor - Youth Transition Focus (STRTP Cottage)

Empower Independence. Inspire Growth. Shape Brighter Futures.

Join Aspiranet's Residential Division at our brand-new ILP-designated STRTP cottage in Turlock, CA located near our new Vocational Center and Fusion Charter School. This innovative home supports male youth ages 16-18 as they develop independence and life skills, while continuing to receive therapeutic care and behavioral support within a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) setting.

Location : On-Site - Turlock, CA

Department : Residential Division - STRTP Cottage

Reports to : Program Supervisor

Pay Range : $21.00 - $23.00 / hr

Employment Type : Non-Exempt / Full-Time

Morning Shift Option :

• Full-Time AM Shift - 7 : 30 AM - 3 : 30 PM

Note : Staff will primarily work out of the ILP cottage, but may occasionally support other STRTP cottages as needed.

About the Hope Forward Campus

Aspiranet's Independent Living Program (ILP) cottage is a newly developed residential environment focused on helping older STRTP youth (ages 16-18) prepare for successful transitions to adulthood. While the program emphasizes independence and life skills, it remains fully STRTP in scope and function serving youth who may continue to exhibit complex behaviors and therapeutic needs similar to those in our other residential programs.

Situated near Aspiranet's Vocational Center and Fusion Charter School, the ILP cottage is part of a growing ecosystem of support for youth seeking stability, education, and empowerment.

Position Summary

The Youth Counselor - Youth Transition Focus provides structure, care, and mentorship to male youth ages 16-18 living in a therapeutic ILP-designated STRTP setting. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about helping youth grow in independence while maintaining emotional safety and stability in a structured, trauma-informed environment.

You will work as part of Aspiranet's Therapeutic Community of Care, collaborating with behavioral health and case management professionals to implement individualized treatment and transition plans that balance responsibility, healing, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

Attachment, Regulation & Competency (ARC)

Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria :

Additional Requirements :

Your Rewards

Physical Demands : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA's established safety levels at all times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.

Ready to Apply?

Join us in building brighter futures.

Apply today through our career portal :

Click here to apply : www.aspiranet.org / careers

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