Child Care Attendant

Job Description:

Child Care Attendant

Description

Description

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Merit Increases - New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months) assuming work meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.
• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
• Bilingual Incentive - Based on agency need,proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Vacation Accrual - New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
• Annual Leave Redemption - After 14,560 hours of continuous County service an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Sick Leave - Full time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per bi-weekly pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3.00% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans-Full time employees are given a flexible credit allowance of up to $25,558 annually to offset the purchase of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Employee only - $509 per biweekly pay period
  • Employee plus one dependent - $779 per biweekly pay period
  • Employee plus family - $983 per biweekly pay period
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care and/or dependent care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which, includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.

OUR COUNTY AND COMMUNITY
Ventura County is located on California's "Gold Coast," approximately 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 20 miles southeast of Santa Barbara. The County includes 42 miles of coastline which is home to the fol lowing cities and points of interest: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura as well as national protected areas such as parts of the Angeles National Forest, Channel Islands National Park, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Ventura County’s beauty and weather combined with a wonderful quality of life are among the many reasons our residents choose to call Ventura County "home."

The County of Ventura employs nearly 10,000 staff members who serve Ventura County residents, all of whom have unique experiences and perspectives. Each of us has a responsibility to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace and in our communities. Our County is proud to have a diverse workforce and providing a respectful and inclusive workplace is a priority and aligns with the County’s values.

THE AGENCY

To learn about the Human Services Agency (HSA), click “ Who We Are ” to view a short video about our multiple departments.

HSA is comprised of nearly 1400 staff members who serve approximately a third of Ventura County residents, all of whom have unique experiences and perspectives. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and assist communities by bringing these values into the workforce.

THE POSITION
Under immediate supervision, incumbent is responsible for the care and supervision of children in the Child Care Waiting room within a Job and Career Center; and performs other duties as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about and have experience with a broad spectrum of individuals with diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working in a childcare/day care setting, strong interpersonal and communication skills, experience with handling high-stress situations and demonstrated ability to defuse/de-escalate such situations when necessary. Additionally, the ideal candidate will work well independently and be bilingual, in English and Spanish.

Ideal candidates will possess the following competencies:

• Adaptability & Flexibility - Responding positively to change and fluidly modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail - Accomplishing tasks thoroughly with concern for all elements involved, however small
• Communication - Respectfully delivering pertinent, truthful, and timely information and comprehending information delivered by others
• Conflict Management - Preventing, mitigating, and resolving disputes and other interpersonal tensions
• Customer Service - Ensuring consistent, responsive, and superior delivery of services to internal and external stakeholders
• Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging - Embracing the County’s commitment to valuing individuals with varied backgrounds, promoting equal access and opportunity for all, and empowering others in their unique strengths
• Initiative & Creativity - Pursuing new and innovative ways to solve problems, improve processes and services, and advance the County’s mission, values, and guiding principles
• Physical Ability - Using strength, endurance, dexterity, sensory perception, flexibility, balance, and coordination to perform job functions
• Professional Impact - Presenting oneself as a positive representation of the County, reflecting its mission, values, and guiding principles in all one does
• Professional Integrity & Ethics - Demonstrating high standards of conduct and consistently adhering to sound moral principles
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding, analyzing, and applying written information
• Relationship Building - Developing and maintaining stable, mutually beneficial networks of cooperation among clients, coworkers, vendors, and other organizations
• Safety Focus - Vigilantly identifying and proactively addressing potential health risks and occupational hazards to ensure the wellbeing of self and others
• Self-Management - Exemplifying personal organization, dependability, and self-discipline

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides care and supervision for children in a childcare setting.
• Creates a childcare environment conducive to learning by creating visuals to make for an inviting environment and interacting with children in a way that conveys respect and nurturing; reads to children, and teaches them simple drawing, painting, storytelling, handicrafts, and games; and gets down on the floor to interact with them observing and monitoring play activities.
• Maintains a safe environment by keeping Children's Waiting Room clean, sanitizing equipment and toys, organizing, and storing toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
• Provides the opportunity for children to learn socially acceptable behaviors in a caring environment.
• Supports children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others, positive self-concepts, self-control and discipline through consistent example and intervention.
• Keeps records of Waiting Room usage and activities along with records of clients served; orders necessary supplies and prepares routine reports.
• Serves refreshments to children in a hygienic manner.
• Works cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis; assists with general administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls, sorting mail, scheduling appointments, and maintaining filing systems as needed.
• Answers inquiries and explains Waiting Room/Agency policies to individuals or groups in person and over the phone.
• Makes recommendations to purchase provisions from local vendors, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Community Services Workers are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

Must have at least one (1) year of in-person, face-to-face experience providing public services to the general public, working with children, customer service in an in-person setting or equivalent experience/education.

Substitution: Fifteen (15) semester units of college course work in child development, early childhood education, special education, social work, sociology, social sciences, ethnic studies, communications, psychology, or a closely related field may be substituted for six (6) months of experience, up to a total of one year (equal to 30 semester units).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Depending on the position, may be required to obtain prior to appointment, and maintain a valid California driver license
• Beginner computer skills
• Able to bend, squat, run, push/pull up to 25 lbs, lift up to 50 lbs, and/or move books, chairs, tables, etc. with or without a reasonable accommodation

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed indoors in an air-conditioned environment. Work locations and work units will vary, and may change as needed according to business needs and at the discretion of management. Worksite reassignments may occur due to changes in facilities or other operational requirements within the business.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES AS DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
When a disaster strikes of natural or man-made origin, Ventura County employees may be called upon to provide service to the community by assisting in emergency response efforts. This may require employees to work in other locations, different hours, and out of class. At the time of hire, all County employees will be required to sign an Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for Disaster Service Workers and Public Employees (Sections 3102 and 3103, Government Code of California).

DESIRED

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)
• Childcare/day care experience in a business setting
• Public services experience in a community services environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Tact, poise, and good interpersonal skills in the management of children's behavior
• CPR and first aid training

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

To apply online, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Information for Transfer Candidates: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

Note: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining qualifications for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: An un-proctored, internet-based job-related written exam will be conducted to evaluate participating candidates' knowledge of English language usage, communication and telephone etiquette, community resources, interpersonal relations, and filing and organization skills for successful performance on the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

VETERAN'S POINTS: This is a trainee/entry level classification, and Veteran's Points may apply to eligible applicants. Documentation of military service must be submitted prior to close of recruitment in order to receive points.

ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future Regular, Temporary, Fixed-Term, Intermittent, and Extra-help vacancies for this and similar positions only within the Human Services Agency.

SELECTION INTERVIEW: When a position becomes available, applicants are referred to the employing department for interviews beginning with the highest scoring applicants, moving down the list from the top until the available positions are filled.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record is required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the County of Ventura to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for county employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information about this recruitment, please contact Kim Mariscal by email at kim.mariscal@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 477-5153.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ,UPT, UWS

Closing Date/Time: 4/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$43,680.00 - $49,810.58 Annually