• 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 who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position 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 the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.

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

• Strong typing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of health insurance plans including Medi-Cal, both Fee-for-Service and CenCal.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience working effectively with diverse populations.
• Experience working with individuals who have special healthcare needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to read, write, and converse (translate) fluently in English and Spanish.

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 undressing and dressing of patients; weighing and measuring patients; assists with positioning them for treatment.
• Assists therapists in explaining various treatment activities to patients, parents, 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.
• Transports patient records to and from treatment centers and hospitals.

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 the employment standard listed above and that provides the required abilities.

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required and to travel independently.
• The ability to read, write, and converse (translate) fluently in English and Spanish is required for this position.
  NOTE: If you indicated on your application that you are bilingual, Human Resources will place you on the employment list for a job requiring bilingual skills. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications or removed from the employment list, in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7.
• 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.1)

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

• 
  Review applications and supplemental questionnaires to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
• Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and auto-scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.