Support Counselor II

Support Counselor

Hanford, CA

Location: Hanford, California
Schedule: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Department: Behavioral Health
Reports To: Core Program Supervisor
Pay Range: $22-$22.50 per hour

The pay range for this position is $22-$22.50 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, one of California's leading nonprofit organizations supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a compassionate Support Counselor to join our team in Hanford.

This position plays a vital role in providing high-quality behavioral care to youth in crisis.

If you're passionate about supporting the emotional and physical well-being of young people and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact.

About Aspiranet

Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping families thrive.

We provide a continuum of care across California through six service divisions: Foster and Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family and Community.

Every role at Aspiranet contributes to something greater: building a future where every child is loved, every family supported, and every individual equipped to succeed.

Position Summary
The Support Counselor II (SCII) is responsible for implementing identified components of the approved plan.

Major responsibilities include working one-on-one with youth and care provider in their home or community setting, providing interventions in support of identified behaviors and role modeling for the caregiver and other family members how to work with youth per the plan.

As a valued child/youth and family team member, the SCII will submit contact notes and provide feedback on interventions to the rest of the Aspiranet team.

Key Responsibilities

Client Care


* Meet with youth and caregiver per program and plan requirements.


* Implement interventions as outlined in the plan.


* Transfer skills to caregiver and others who are caring for the youth.


* Monitor success of interventions and report to team lead.


* Inform team lead when interventions are not beneficial.


* Provide support to youth and care providers which aide youth in participating in age appropriate activities.


* Provide transportation when necessary and approved by Supervisor for service plan activities and appointments.
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