Therapy Attendant

Overview

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 on leave. A person appointed 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 performance and department needs.

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

BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. View more information in the Benefits section. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

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

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.

• 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

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:
County of Santa Barbara CCS page.

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• 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 equivalent to the employment standards listed above.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required and travel independently.
• The ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English and Spanish is preferred.
• If bilingual, may be placed on the employment list for positions requiring bilingual skills; hiring departments may test fluency.
• Sign a statement agreeing to comply with California Penal Code sections on child and dependent adult abuse reporting; fingerprinting may be required for some positions.

Ability
:
Communicate clearly and concisely; lift, carry and pull patients; follow instructions; keep records; maintain confidentiality; learn treatments and procedures in physical and occupational therapy.

• Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine employment standards.
• Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: responses will be evaluated and scored. Final scores determine eligibility list rank. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
• Candidates must meet a minimum score on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on the employment list. The list is active for a minimum of three months.

Applicants will receive an email notice of score, rank, and list duration.
Reasonable Accommodations are provided upon request during the application or selection process.

The County of Santa Barbara Health Department requires employees in direct contact with patients in high-risk environments to comply with immunization policies. A list of requirements will be sent with an offer letter.

Conditional Job

Offer:

A conditional offer requires background checks, references, a post-offer medical evaluation, and a one-year probationary period.

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on any protected characteristic.

Application and supplemental questionnaire deadline: 02/12/26 at 4:59 PM. Applications and bulletins at