Therapy Attendant

County of Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 35,239 - 41,879; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual allowance

Part-time benefits pro-rated

Job summary

County of Santa Barbara Health is seeking a Bilingual English/Spanish Therapy Attendant to support infants and children with physical disabilities in the California Children’s Services (CCS) program in Santa Barbara.

The position is part-time (0.75 FTE), Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, in-person. Responsibilities include assisting therapists, transferring patients, documenting treatments, and coordinating with families. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and some experience with children or individuals with physical disabilities.
• Equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred for communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff in providing physical and occupational therapy to infants and children with physical disabilities.
• Help transfer, weigh, measure, and position patients for treatment.
• Explain treatment activities to patients, parents, and teachers; maintain records and sanitation.
• Schedule appointments; answer phones; manage documentation of patient treatment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Healthcare knowledge

Clear communication

Patient handling

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with children or individuals with physical disabilities

Job description

NOTICE OF CHANGE:

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

Description

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.

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) . 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

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 patient's supplies, and sanitation of therapy supplies and equipment.
• Answer phones; schedules patient appointments; filing; maintains appropriate records and documentation of patient's 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 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 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 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 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 EMPLOYMENT 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.