Therapy Attendant (Santa Barbara)

NOTICE OF CHANGE:
This recruitment will remain open until filled.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis with the first review on 7/23/26.

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 HERE to 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 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) . To learn more about our program and the impact we have on our county's children, please visit:

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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 transferring patients; weighing and measuring patients; assists with positioning them for treatment.
3. Assists therapists in explaining various treatment activities to patients, parents, specialist, 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.
8. 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.

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 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