Children's Waiting Room Assistant

Superior Court of California, County of San Diego•San Diego, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Superior Court is seeking candidates for a Children's Waiting Room Assistant. The eligible list will replace the existing list and may be used to fill vacancies as they occur; one vacancy is currently approved to be filled. This full-time position includes health insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and participation in the county retirement system. A CPR card is required within six months of appointment. Assignments may be made to any courthouse Children's Waiting Room based on the needs of the court. Under general supervision, the Children's Waiting Room Assistant provides childcare services, including general care, child intake and release, and housekeeping. The position involves planning and supervising recreational and social activities, working with children, volunteers, court staff, and the public, maintaining records and supplies, and responding to behavior concerns, emergencies, and critical incidents. The assistant must report suspected child abuse as mandated by law. Routine duties require sustained physical effort, including moving supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The work may involve walking, raising arms, reaching above shoulder height, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, and bending.

Requirements

Complete a child development certificate program from an accredited college or university and have at least one year of recent full-time work experience providing care to children; or have an associate's degree or higher in child development or behavioral science from an accredited college or university and at least one year of recent full-time work experience providing care to children; or have at least two years of recent full-time work experience providing care to children.
Provide proof of education when applicable. Care of one's own children does not count as qualifying experience.
Obtain a CPR card within six months of appointment.
Knowledge of principles and policies of state and county rules and regulations governing childcare facilities.
Knowledge of techniques used for first aid, principles of public relations, and principles of group dynamics.
Ability to supervise a group of children in a recreational and social setting.
Ability to assess situations, prevent or solve problems, and use sound judgment in taking appropriate action.
Ability to assist and respond effectively to children's emotional changes, emergencies, and critical incidents.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.
Ability to establish rapport with children and cooperative working relationships with staff and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to perform sustained physical work and move supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and supervise daily recreational and social activities for children.
Coordinate the intake and release of children.
Instruct children on facility rules and procedures.
Interact with the public and court staff.
Provide guidance to volunteers.
Comfort children in distress.
Maintain daily written records and prepare incident and other written reports.
Consult with the supervisor about behavior issues and children's needs.
Respond to critical incidents and emergency situations.
Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a neat, clean, and orderly environment.
Report suspected child abuse as mandated by law.
Restock supplies.