Therapy Attendant

Bilingual English/Spanish Therapy Attendant

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

We are currently accepting applications to fill one (1) Bilingual English/Spanish Therapy Attendant position for a CSR 1414*, Part-Time (0.75 FTE) vacancy on the California Children's Services (CCS) team in Santa Barbara.

We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list that will be used to fill current and future Full-Time, Part-time, Extra Help and 1414
* vacancies for Therapy Attendant in Lompoc, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria.
* CSR 1414 (Leave of Absence): This recruitment is to fill a position vacated as a result of a leave of absence (CSR 1414) 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 CSR 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.

All County employees must reside in the State of California throughout the duration of employment.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

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.

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

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

CSR 1414 Benefit Information: The 1414 position is eligible for full-time benefits.

Part-time Benefits Information: Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employment.

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 years with CCS-eligible medical conditions. CCS is administered as a partnership between county health departments and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).