Therapy Attendant

Therapy Attendant

Salary

$24.95 - $29.66 Hourly

Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

26-7400-02 (1414/CHD)

Department

County Health Department

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

SALARY

$25.58 - $30.40 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 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.

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

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. Click on the Benefits Tab above or CLICK HEREto view more information. 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 Childrens 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). 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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Examples of Duties

• Provides or assists treatment of patients under the direct supervision of a physical or occupational therapist.
• Prepares clients for treatment by assisting with transferring patients; weighing and measuring patients; assists with positioning them for treatment.
• Assists therapists in explaining various treatment activities to patients, parents, specialist, and teachers.
• Cleans treatment areas; maintains laundry, inventory of patients supplies, and sanitation of therapy supplies and equipment.
• Answer phones; schedules patient appointments; filing; maintains appropriate records and documentation of patients treatment.
• Transports patients from classrooms to on-site treatment centers.
• 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.

Employment Standards

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent AND some experience working with children or individuals with physical disabilities; OR,
• 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 Drivers License may be required for some positions.
• Bilingual - Speaking, Reading, and Writing Preferred: The ability to converse, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish is preferred. Note: You must self-certify on your application that you are fluent in English and Spanish. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications that require bilingual skills, in accordance with Civil Service Rules.
• 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.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

• Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
• Supplemental Questionnaire Rating - 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 Rating assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule 6. 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 examination, rank on the employment list, and duration of the employment list.

R EASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS: 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 accommodation needed from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a 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.

County of Santa Barbara Health (County Health) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the PHD 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, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee may 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 07/22/26 at 4:59 PM. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.

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

Retirement Plans

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: https://www.sbcers.org/ and http://www.santabarbara457.com

Health Benefits

• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
• Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
• Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
• For more information on our health benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4012/Health-Benefits

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
• Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
• For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

• County Paid Term Life Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Childcare and Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance may apply
• Flexible work schedule may apply
• For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4013/24636/WorkLife-Benefits

Compensation Summary

• To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/3085/SEIU-Local-620
• This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.

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To be considered for this position, your application must CLEARLY state how you meet each of the requirements under EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS on the Job Posting or you will not be considered for this position. If you are unsure, go back and review your application before continuing. Which Employment Standard do you meet and clearly state on your application?

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and some experience working with children or individuals with physical disabilities.
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required abilities.
• None of the above - I DO NOT meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

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If you selected "A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed..." for the above question, please describe in detail your combined training, education, and experience that qualifies you for this position. If this question does not apply to you, please enter "N/A" in the box below.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY When completing your application and supplemental questionnaire, please pay close attention to the selections you make in the following areas: • Types of positions youre willing to accept (e.g. regular, temporary, seasonal) • Types of work (e.g., part-time, full-time) • Locations where youre willing to work (e.g. Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc) • Bilingual skills (e.g. Spanish speak) • Departments youre interested in working Why does this matter? If you successfully pass the Supplemental Questionnaire Rating, you are placed on the large employment list. Your rank is based on your exam score, preference points (if applicable), and the number of candidates on the list. When a department has a vacancy, we will filter the employment list based on the specific needs of the hiring department, and the work preferences selected on your application. For example, if County Health has a part-time opening in Santa Barbara, only the top 10 ranked candidates who selected County Health, Santa Barbara, and part-time work will be sent to the department for further consideration. This is your only opportunity to make these work type selections-double-check your preferences before submitting your application.

• I have read the following statement and accept the conditions.

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The current vacancy is based in Santa Barbara for Part-Time employment. Please make sure you check the locations and work schedules on your application that you want to be considered for current and future vacancies.

• I understand.

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The current vacancy prefers Bilingual English/Spanish - Speak, Read and Write abilities. Please indicate your level of bilingual fluency below. NOTE: The hiring department may test you on your fluency.

• Spanish - Speak
• Spanish - Speak and Read
• Spanish - Speak, Read, and Write
• I am NOT bilingual in English and Spanish.

06

Traveling and transporting clients is a requirement for this position. As a result, a valid California Class C Drivers License may be required at the time of appointment.

• I understand.

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The following questions are a Civil Service Examination.

The Civil Service Examination for this recruitment is a Supplemental Questionnaire Rating. Please read each question carefully as this examination will determine your placement on the employment list. Responses to these questions will be used as a weighted, scored selection device.

Evaluators will not have access to your application (including work history and education), application supporting materials (e.g. resumes, cover letters, transcripts), or any previous responses in your supplemental questionnaire. They will only have the information provided in each of your responses below.

For information on protest procedures, refer to Civil Service Rules 612 and 613: https://www.countyofsb.org/1444/Civil-Service-Rules

• I understand the only information I provide in the response boxes below will be evaluated and used to determine my score and rank on the employment list.

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Examination Question: How many years of experience do you have working directly with children or individuals with disabilities? (Full details of this experience /position(s) should be listed on your application.)

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• I DO NOT have this experience.

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Examination Question: How many years of experience do you have working in a healthcare setting? (Full details of this experience / position(s) should be listed on your application.)

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• I DO NOT have this experience.

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Examination Question: How many years of experience do you have working in a program and/or organization that provides services to diverse populations? Internship(s), volunteer experience, and/or part-time experience are applicable. (Full details of this experience / position(s) should be listed on your application.)

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• I DO NOT have this experience.

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Examination Question: How would you rate your experience scheduling, answering phones, and maintaining records in a workplace environment? (Full details of this experience / position(s) should be listed on your application.)

• Extensive experience (performed regularly as a primary duty)
• Moderate experience (performed periodically as part of role)
• Limited experience (assisted or observed)
• Minimal experience
• I DO NOT have this experience

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Examination Question: Which types of care or support tasks have you performed in previous positions? (Full details of this experience / position(s) should be listed on your application.)

• Assisted with mobility or positioning
• Assisted with dressing / undressing
• Assisted with transporting patients or clients
• Assisted with basic recordkeeping or documentation
• Assisted therapy staff or health professionals with treatment-related tasks
• I DO NOT have experience performing these tasks.

Required Question

Employer County of Santa Barbara

Address 1226 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, California, 93101

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty