Top 36 Youth development professional Jobs in Bakersfield, Ca

Direct Care Staff
Confidential —Bakersfield, CA
- $20 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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At-Promise Youth Mentoring Specialist
Garden Pathways, Inc. —Bakersfield, CA
- $18 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Conflict management
- Mileage reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
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Youth Services Coordinator
Bakersfield City School District —Bakersfield, CA
- $136,500 - $166,264 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
9d
Part-Time Youth Counselor
Central Star Behavioral Health, Inc —Bakersfield, CA
- $21.00 - $27.01 an hour
- Part-time
- Psychiatry
- Inpatient
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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3d
ACTIVITY LEADER-AM and After School, TK-K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County —Bakersfield, CA
- $17.00 - $19.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Current TB test
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Program Coordinator
Shafter Recreation & Park District —Shafter, CA
- From $70,304 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid time off
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Customer Experience Representative
American Kids Sports Center —Bakersfield, CA
- $17 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Children
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid training
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LIBRARIAN (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
Wasco State Prison —Kern County, CA
- $4,236.75 - $7,800.00 a month
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
1d
SCHOOL BASED INTERVENTION MEDIATOR
Integrated Practice Management LLC —McFarland, CA
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Part Time Support Counselor
Aspiranet —Bakersfield, CA
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Residential
- Driver's License
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Academic Coach 2026-2027 School Year
Panama Buena Vista Union School District —Bakersfield, CA
- $65,062 - $126,958 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- School experience
- Teaching Certification
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
ACTIVITY LEADER
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County —Arvin, CA
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Current TB test
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Sports Coach
Elevo —Bakersfield, CA
- $20 an hour
- Background check
- Current TB test
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
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Decoy Participant
California Decoy Program —Bakersfield, CA
- $40 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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SPORTS/ACTIVITY LEADER/PROGRAM AIDES
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County —McFarland, CA
- $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
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Regional Manager - Bakersfield
Girl Scouts of Central California South —Bakersfield, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
Junior High Assistant Principal 2026-2027 School Year
Panama Buena Vista Union School District —Bakersfield, CA
- $117,037 - $141,883 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Doctoral degree
- Teaching Certification
- Math
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
LVN Case Manager- Bakersfield 1.1
Universal Healthcare MSO LLC —Bakersfield, CA
- $32.00 - $39.99 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Current TB test
- LVN
- Adults
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Elementary/TK-8 Assistant Principal 2026-2027 School Year
Panama Buena Vista Union School District —Bakersfield, CA
- $114,048 - $138,261 a year
- Online Application
- Teaching Certification
- Math
- Math
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Vice President of Fundraising and Regional Executive
Girl Scouts of Central California South —Bakersfield, CA
- $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 7 years
- Public speaking

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Direct Care Staff

Confidential
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 an hour
3 days ago

Qualifications

Passenger vehicle
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Direct Care Staff is responsible for providing daily care, supervision, and support to youth in the facility in accordance with trauma-informed practices and California Community Care Licensing (Title 22) regulations.

Responsibilities include supervising youth activities, passing/managing medications, documenting, preparing meals, transporting youth to school and appointments, facilitating planned activities and outings, supporting youth through behavioral challenges, assisting with grievances, and maintaining a safe, clean, and structured living environment.

This role also supports in maintaining a consistent, therapeutic, and positive home. The employee must be able to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies, behavioral escalations, staff conflicts, and regulatory crises.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

1. A high school diploma; OR

2. Completion of 15 units in Child Development or behavioral science courses; OR

3. Completion of 12 semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Foster/Kinship Care Education and at least 100 hours of experience working with youth; OR

4. A valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor, or Alcohol and Drug Counselor with at least 100 hours of experience working with youth; OR

5. A valid vocational training certificate, credential, or documentation showing journeyperson status plus at least 100 hours of youth mentoring/coaching/tutoring or similar youth experience as determined by CDSS; OR

6. At least one year of previous full-time employment or volunteer service in a group home, adult residential facility, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program; OR

7. Relevant life experience in child welfare, mental health, foster care, or similar systems as a consumer, mentor, caregiver, or comparable role as determined by CDSS.

Additional Requirements:

● Must be at least 21 years of age.

● Must pass a CCL, DOJ, and FBI criminal background check.

● Must have a valid California Driver’s License, vehicle registration, insurance, and be insurable under agency policy.

This position is ideal for caring professionals committed to providing respectful and compassionate support for youth. Candidates should demonstrate patience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of Title 22 regulations.

We are an EEO employer.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

Are you at least 21 years of age?
What does trauma informed care means in your own words?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

supervising youth with trauma: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

California Driver's License (Required)

Location:

Bakersfield, CA 93314 (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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youth development professional jobs in bakersfield, ca

Direct Care Staff

At-Promise Youth Mentoring Specialist

Youth Services Coordinator

Part-Time Youth Counselor

ACTIVITY LEADER-AM and After School, TK-K

Program Coordinator

Customer Experience Representative

LIBRARIAN (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

SCHOOL BASED INTERVENTION MEDIATOR

Part Time Support Counselor

Academic Coach 2026-2027 School Year

ACTIVITY LEADER

Sports Coach

Decoy Participant

SPORTS/ACTIVITY LEADER/PROGRAM AIDES

Regional Manager - Bakersfield

Junior High Assistant Principal 2026-2027 School Year

LVN Case Manager- Bakersfield 1.1

Elementary/TK-8 Assistant Principal 2026-2027 School Year

Vice President of Fundraising and Regional Executive

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