Therapy Attendant

Full Job Description

SALARY
$24.95 - $29.66 Hourly*
*Bilingual allowance, when applicable

County of Santa Barbara Health is looking for a skilled and compassionate individual with a desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special healthcare needs!

We are accepting applications to fill one (1) Bilingual English/ Spanish Therapy Attendant position for a Part-Time (0.75 FTE) vacancy on the California Children’s Services (CCS) team in Lompoc.

NOTE: The schedule for these in-person positions is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

We are also accepting applications to establish an employment list for future Full-Time, Part-time, Extra Help and 1414* vacancies for Therapy Attendant in Lompoc, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria.

*Civil Service Rule 1414. Appointment to Fill Vacancy During Leave of Absence.

1414 vacancies may occur as a result of a leave of absence, and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave.

A person who is appointed to a position under Civil Service Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.

Please select the location(s) you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies.

If you qualify for this position and pass the required selection steps, your name will be sent to the hiring manager(s) of the vacancy location(s) and department(s) where you have expressed that you are willing to work.

BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or CLICK HERE to view more information.

In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards for an advanced vacation accrual rate

THE POSITION:
Under close supervision, the Therapy Attendant assists professional staff in providing physical and occupational therapy to infants and children with physical disabilities; performs related work as required.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:

• Fluency in English and Spanish, ability to translate between the two
• Knowledge of health care practices
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Lift, carry and transfer patients with disabilities
• Follow written and oral instructions from multiple staff
• Keep records
• Maintain confidentiality

THE PROGRAM:California Children's Services (CCS): The CCS program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services to children under age 21 with CCS-eligible medical conditions.

CCS is administered as a partnership between county health departments and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).

To learn more about our program and the impact we have on our county’s children, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/2372/California-Children-Services-CCS

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Requirements

1. Provides or assists treatment of patients under the direct supervision of a physical or occupational therapist.
2. Prepares clients for treatment by assisting with undressing and dressing of patients; weighing and measuring patients; assists with positioning them for treatment.
3. Assists therapists in explaining various treatment activities to patients, parents, and teachers.
4. Cleans treatment areas; maintains laundry, inventory of patient's supplies, and sanitation of therapy supplies and equipment.
5. Answer phones; schedules patient appointments; filing; maintains appropriate records and documentation of patient's treatment.
6. Transports patients from classrooms to on-site treatment centers.
7. Track durable medical equipment and orthotics orders from prescription through delivery, maintain follow-up log and schedule DME clinic.

Assist with clinic preparation, operation and follow-up.

Responsibilities include: clinic schedules, appointment verification (for Spanish speaking families), room set-up, clinic reception, help in preparation of patient for exam, interpretation for patients, social worker and physicians, height and weight measurements for pediatric clinic

Qualifications

1. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent AND some experience working with children or individuals with physical disabilities; OR,
2. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.


Additional Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required and to travel independently.

The ability to read, write, and converse (translate) fluently in English and Spanish is preferred for this position.Note: If you indicated on your application that you are bilingual, Human Resources will place you on the employment list for a job requiring bilingual skills.

Hiring departments may test you on your fluency.

If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications or removed from the employment list, in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7.

• Selectees for employment in this class must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting and Section 15630 of the Welfare and Institutions Code relating to dependent adult abuse reporting.
• Selectees for positions in this class assigned to Child Welfare Services are subject to being fingerprinted for the purpose of criminal record clearance, as authorized under Section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code and Section 16501 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely; lift, carry and pull patients with short and long term disabilities; follow written and oral instructions from multiple staff; keep records; maintain confidentiality; and learn treatments and procedures in physical and occupational therapy.

Additional Information

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.

Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. Responses to the required examination supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored.

Candidates’ final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the responses to these questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.




Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking to be placed on an employment list.

An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI.

Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months.

At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.




REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting.

We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider, or learning institution.




Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.




The County of Santa Barbara Health Department (County Health) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy.

This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations.

A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.




Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks.

The appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.




Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.




EQUAL EMPLOYMEMT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance.

The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates.

The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.







APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: This recruitment will be posted until 02/12/26 at 4:59 PM. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.

Farrah Medrano, Talent Acquisition Lead
County Health Department, PHDRecruiter@sbcphd.org