Job Details
Salary: $41,433.60 - $51,001.60 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 24507203
Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy
Division: Child and Family Well-Being
Opening Date: 04/06/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
Are you passionate about working with children? Join us and help shape the future for the better!
The County of San Diego, Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) has immediate openings for:
Residential Care Worker II
Interviews will be scheduled on select Tuesdays on an ongoing basis. Job offers for selected candidates will be made the same day. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview via email.
**To be considered for any of the positions, you must be willing to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.**
HOURLY RATES AND PREMIUMS
Positions may also be eligible for bilingual premium depending on assignment.
Future Salary Increases
** July 2024 - 2.75% Across-the-Board increase to base pay
Residential Care Worker II positions are assigned to the Polinsky Children's Center, a 24-hour facility licensed as a Temporary Shelter Care Facility for children who must be separated from their families for their own safety, or when parents cannot provide care. As a Residential Care Worker at Polinsky Children's Center, you will be providing direct care and supervision for children from birth to 17 years of age. These children come from diverse backgrounds and have been removed from their home due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment and may have been exposed to domestic violence, drugs or other trauma. Children who are currently in foster care and are experiencing a change in their placement may also be entering Polinsky. Employees who work at Polinsky are expected to provide a consistent, high level of care and supervision as well as assure the health, safety and wellbeing of children at all times, while maintaining excellence in customer service and public trust.
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Under general supervision, Residential Care Worker II incumbents perform the full range of duties involved with care, supervision and assessment of children. Responsibilities include working with children in all age groups, handling the more difficult care and assessment situations to include attending to the specialized needs of children experiencing challenges with their behavior, emotional dysregulation, and trauma-related responses, orienting new staff and providing technical guidance to other Residential Care Workers, as well as contracted workers.
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INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS
Interviews will be scheduled shortly after eligible candidates are referred to the Department. The department will be reaching out to candidates to invite them to participate in an interview. Job offers for selected candidates will be made shortly after the interviews. Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork, upon receipt of a job offer.
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Day of interview.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- The completion of twelve (12) units from an accredited U.S, college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in a social or behavioral science, or a related field; AND one (1) year of work experience providing supervision and care to teens, children and/or infants in any combination of the following: 24-hour residential facility, a licensed day care program, or a licensed after school program for youth or as a school teacher instructing teens and/or children; OR,
- One (1) year of experience as a Residential Care Worker I in the County of San Diego, OR one (1) year of full-time experience in a similar classification in a group home for children and/or teens or a 24-hour residential facility for children and/or teens.
Notes:
- Experience babysitting or experience providing care for one's own children or care of children in an unlicensed facility is not considered qualifying.
- If applicants are qualifying under requirement #1, then they must provide a copy of an official or unofficial transcript at the time of application. Please attach the electronic file of the transcripts during Step 1 of the on-line application process.
- College/University coursework in child psychology, child development and behavior management/modification is highly desirable.
IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate must be prepared to manage trauma related behaviors and verbal aggression in a calm and professional manner; perform the physical demands of child care, supervision, safety, and security; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; value and respect others; and with appropriate training and guidance, learn to perform duties in a professional and ethical manner. The County of San Diego desires candidates who are customer-focused, driven to excel, team players, continuous learners, and supportive of change.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
EVALUATION PROCESSQualified candidates will be placed on a
six (6) month eligible list based on the scores received during the evaluation contained on their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate.
Applicants that are invited to interview for Residential Care Worker II will be asked to complete a written exercise at the time of interview as part of the evaluation process.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
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Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as
disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any
county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset, and our customers are our number one priority.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete, and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
The experience indicated in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application.
Do you understand this information?
02
Please indicate if you are interested to work any of the following. Select all that apply.
- Permanent Part-Time
- Permanent Full-Time
- Temporary Part-Time
- Temporary Full-Time
03
Have you completed twelve (12) units from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in a social or behavioral science?
(If "Yes", and you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcript.) 04
Do you have one (1) year of work experience providing supervision and care to teens, children and/or infants in any of the following? Please select all that apply.
- A group home or 24 hr. residential facility for teens and/or children
- A licensed daycare facility
- A school teacher instructing teens and/or children.
- A licensed after school program for youth
- None of the above
05
Do you have one (1) year of experience as a Residential Care Worker I for the County of San Diego?
06
Do you have one (1) year of full time experience in a position similar to Residential Care Worker I in a group home or 24 hour residential facility for children and/or teens?
07
A valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment.Do you possess a valid California driver's license?
08
Questions numbered 8 through 12 pertain to the
working conditions of Residential Care Worker II. Are you willing to work and directly interact with children and youth of all ages in an institutional setting?
09
Are you willing to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays?
10
According to the class specification, the working conditions of this job may require changing soiled diapers and clothing. Are you willing and able to perform this task?
11
According to the class specification, the working conditions of this job may involve receiving verbal abuse and threats, or experiencing actual acts of physical violence from residents of Polinsky Children's Center. Are you willing to work under these conditions?
12
According to the class specification, the working conditions of this job may involve possible exposure to communicable diseases. Are you willing to work under these conditions?
13
Questions numbered 13 through 18 pertain to the
essential physical characteristics of the job of Residential Care Worker II. According to the class specification, one of the essential physical characteristics of the job of Residential Care Worker II involves constant standing and walking. Are you willing and able to perform work that involves constant standing and walking?
14
According to the class specification, one of the essential physical characteristics of this job involves reaching above and below the shoulder level. Are you willing and able to perform this task as described?
15
According to the class specification, the essential physical characteristics of this job involves constant and frequent standing, walking, repetitive use of hand, bending of the neck and waist, simple grasping of the left and right hands, power grasping of the left and right hands, fine manipulation of the left and right hands, and pushing and pulling by the left and right hands. Are you willing and able to perform these tasks as described?
16
According to the class specification, one of the essential physical characteristics of this job involves lifting and carrying children and objects weighing up to 75 pounds from below the waist to a height of three feet. Are you willing and able to perform this task as described?
17
According to the class specification, one of the essential physical characteristics of this job involves restraining, with assistance, minors up to 18 years of age weighing 150 pounds or more, for up to 30 minutes. Are you willing and able to perform this task as described?
18
According to the class specification, one of the essential physical characteristics of this job involves occasional running up to 75 feet over uneven ground. Are you willing and able to perform this task as described?
19
Please select the response which best describes the total length of your full-time or equivalent experience providing supervision and care of children in a 24-hour residential facility or licensed daycare facility, or a licensed after school program for youth.
- None
- Less than 1 year full time equivalent
- More than 1 year but less than 3 years full time equivalent
- More than 3 years but less than 4 years full time equivalent
20
Please check the box(es) that corresponds to the type of facility where you worked with children. Please select all that apply.
- 24-hour residential facility for children
- Polinsky Children's Center as a Mental Health Aide
- Polinsky Children's Center as a Certified Nurse Assistant
- Licensed day care facility
- After-school program for youth (e.g. YMCA. Boys & Girls Club)
- Public or private school
- Group home for the developmentally disabled
- Psychiatric facility
- Regional Center programs
- Juvenile probation/detention facility
- Children's homeless shelter
- None of the above
21
Please indicate the number of units of college level coursework that you have successfully completed in the disciplines of Social Work, Child Development Theory, a closely related behavioral science field, or Criminal Justice.
- None - I have not completed any coursework in these disciplines
- 15 units or less in these disciplines
- Between 16 and 30 units in these disciplines
- Between 31 and 60 units in these disciplines
- I possess an associate's degree or more than 60 units in these disciplines
- I possess a bachelor's degree or higher in these disciplines
22
Please list the specific coursework you have completed in behavior management techniques and child psychology/child development. Indicate:a) Course titleb) College or universityIf you have not completed this coursework, indicate n/a.
23
Please indicate if you have had any of the following training on behavioral management,
other than college coursework. Please select all that apply.
- Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT)
- Trauma informed training
- Special needs population (i.e. autism, downs syndrome, etc.)
- Child Development
- Drug and alcohol related courses
- Other (please describe below)
- None of the above
24
If you selected "other" in question #23, please provide additional detail on the training including the title, where it was taken, and the length of the course. If you did not select "other", please indicate n/a.
25
How did you hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Governmentjobs.com
- Veteran Outreach/FFSC
- Mana de San Diego
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resource Group(s)
- College/University Career Website
- County Social Media
- LinkedIn
- Indeed
- Voice and Viewpoint
- Job Fair/Career Event
- Other
26
If you answered "Job Fair/Career Event" or "Other" in the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity in the field provided. Indicate "N/A" in the space below if not applicable.
Required Question