Residential Care Worker II

5 months ago


San Diego, United States San Diego County Full time

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.

For additional information on Polinsky Children's Center, please click here. 

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.

For additional information on this job, please click here.
 

INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS


I nterviews 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 CANDIDATE

The 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 PROCESS Qualified 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.
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