SALARY

$26.52 - $31.57 Hourly

Special Duty Assignment allowance 10% allowance

Night Shift and Weekend differential

Bilingual allowance when applicable

We are accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill extra help Recovery Assistant vacancies in Santa Barbara's Behavioral Wellness Department Locked In-Patient Hospital Unit.  

*Civil Service Rule 905. Extra Help Appointment.An extra help appointment is defined as an appointment made to a non-regular, non-permanent position established on a temporary basis to meet peak loads, unusual work situations, seasonal and recurrent work, intermittent assignments, or emergencies. These positions are exempt from the Provisions of the Civil Service Rules.

THE POSITION:
 Under general supervision, assists licensed staff in the delivery of mental health services including but not limited to assistance with activities with daily living, performs unit and patient safety checks, performs vital signs, pick-up and serves meals to persons with severe and persistent mental illness; and performs related duties as required.

Work as a member of the in-patient interdisciplinary team. The candidate may have occasional contact with hostile and violent clients. Additionally, the role may involve long-distance driving in varying weather conditions and the need to work 12-hour shifts. (rotating days, nights, weekends and holidays).

ABOUT THE Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF): 

Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF): Incumbents in this class work within a system of interdisciplinary departmental teams and/or contract service agencies providing assessment, prevention, intervention, treatment, and related ancillary support services via an integrated service delivery system to people with alcohol and other drug-related problems, mental illness, and/or co-occurring conditions. An additional 10% pay for this position. This program operates on a 24/7 basis.
    
The Ideal Candidate will have when working with the Behavioral Wellness Department:

• Ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with diverse people and personalities
• Work independently, organize and prioritize work, and meet critical deadlines 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities 
• Open to change and new information and adapt behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles
• Ability to prepare and write clear and concise documents (e.g., documenting rounds, vital sign, and correspondence)
• Exercises appropriate judgment, analyzing and projecting consequences of decisions and/or recommendations 
• Skilled in Implementing interventions of treatment plan
• Demonstrated computer literacy for electronic health record documentation
• Experience providing services to persons with severe and persistent mental illness
• Bilingual skills in English & Spanish and/or Mixteco; desired, but not required

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: 
Founded in 1962, it is the mission of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to promote the prevention of and recovery from mental illness and addiction among individuals, families and communities, by providing effective leadership and delivering state-of-the-art, culturally competent services. The Department provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to 10,000 clients with mental illness and substance use disorders annually through its professional staff of over 400, in addition to its many contracted Community-Based Organization (CBO) providers. The Department's decisions and service delivery are guided by the following values:

• Quality services for persons of all ages with mental illness and/or substance abuse
• Integrity in individual and organizational actions
• Dignity, respect, and compassion for all persons
• Active involvement of clients and families in treatment, recovery, and policy development
• Diversity throughout our organization and cultural competency in service delivery
• A system of care and recovery that is clearly defined and promotes recovery and resiliency
• Emphasis on prevention and treatment
• Teamwork among department employees in an atmosphere that is respectful and creative
• Continuous quality improvement in service delivery and administration
• Wellness modeled for our clients at all levels; i.e., staff who regularly arrive at the workplace healthy, energetic and resilient
• Safety for everyone

For more information, please visit:  www.countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness

1. Provides transportation for patients, within and out-of-county, to destinations such as mental health and medical care facilities, board and care facilities, and court; delivers medications, documents, or personal belongings of patients. 
2. Assists patients by explaining the need for and value of services; accompanies and supports patients in performing daily living activities such as showering or grooming. 
3. Observes and reports verbally and in writing to licensed staff the behavior and physical state of patients; documents observations of patients and activity with patients in medical charts.
4. Speaks on behalf of patients during interactions with medical service providers and staff at various organizations or businesses; may assist patients in completing online forms and applications.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (minimum qualifications) listed below:

• One (1) year of experience providing services to people with psychiatric, physical, or developmental disabilities; OR, 
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities. 

Additional Qualifications: 
Driver's License:  A valid driver's license may be required at the time of job offer.
  
Knowledge of:  basic English grammar and usage; characteristics of human behavior; and safe driving practices.
  
Ability to:  observe patients, recognize behavior changes, and take effective action; respond supportively, empathetically, and professionally to persons with severe and persistent mental illness; make appropriate decisions within limits of authority; learn basics of behavioral health treatment systems and common signs/symptoms of acute mental illness; learn various community-based services; understand and follow oral and written instructions; interact with a wide range of people; prepare narrative reports and forms; work irregular hours and weekends; read a map; safely drive a vehicle; work independently; use a computer; and learn software programs.
  
Working Conditions:  Incumbents will have occasional contact with hostile and violent clients. Incumbents will be required to drive long distances under varied weather conditions, and work irregular hours. 

Background Investigation:  Finalists for positions in this class will be required to pass a pre-offer, job-related background investigation.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

Review Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire: Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.

Recruiters will communicate with applicant by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process.  Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
  
CONDITIONAL JOB OFFER:   

• Live Scan and Background Check: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination.  

Additional information:

• Fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal record check as authorized by Section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code and Section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code may be required for some positions. 
• Finalists for positions in this class will be required to pass a pre-offer, job-related background investigation.

  
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:   The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

BENEFITS: For more information on County of Santa Barbara benefits click on the Benefits Tab above or visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/3085/SEIU-Local-620

Additionally, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.
  
Statement of Commitment:  The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

  
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
    
  
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: This recruitment is posted continuously until all position(s) are filled. First review of applications will be on Tuesday 5/13/2025. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
  
 Gabriela Huerta, Recruitment Analyst - ghuerta@sbcbwell.org