Recreation Therapy Aide-25440609 chez County of San Diego, CA
County of San Diego, CA · San Diego, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Junior
- Bureau à San Diego
About the Department
The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency is currently accepting applications for
RECREATION THERAPY AIDE
Interviews will be held the week of November 10, 2025.Job Offers will be made the week of November 17, 2025.
PER COUNTY RULES: THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $54,038.40 ANNUALLY. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.
Future Salary Increases:
** June 2026 – 6.07% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 2.57% Market Adjustment)
** June 2027 – 5.57% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 2.57% Market Adjustment)
There is an additional location premium of 5% when principal assignment is at the County of San Diego Psychiatric Hospital.
Current vacancy is for San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital is located at 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110, however the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in HHSA at Edgemoor Distinct Part-Skilled Nursing Facility (DP/SNF) located in San Diego's East County suburb of Santee, 655 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALThe San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) is a publicly funded, free-standing psychiatric hospital. It is a locked facility and a component of the San Diego County Behavioral Health Services' continuum of care. The mission of the Hospital is to provide psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention-oriented acute treatment for adult residents of San Diego County. The goal of the Hospital is to help stabilize patients' behavioral health crisis, and move ahead to a less restrictive level of care.
For more information about SDCPH, click here.
EDGEMOOR DISTINCT PART-SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
The Edgemoor facility provides 24-hour long term skilled nursing care for individuals having complex medical needs who require specialized interventions from highly trained staff. It is a FIVE STAR facility, having received this highest rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and a perfect score for nearly two years. It has been named yearly as one of the top nursing facilities in the USA by US News and World Report since 2012. The facility has been on a Baldridge quality journey which has involved the actions of each staff member. Over the last seven years, the facility earned the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards for excellence in quality. Of note, since 1996 only 34 facilities in the USA out of 15,600 facilities nationwide have earned this extremely prestigious award. Edgemoor is a restraint free, smoke free facility and has exceptionally high- quality measures..
For more information about Edgemoor, click here
Click here for a complete job description including examples of qualifying education and experience.
Recreation Therapy Aides assist Recreational Therapists with planning, organizing, documenting, and implementing recreational activities for patients such as special events, field trips, and other physical, social, cognitive, and spiritual activities. Bilingual ability is highly desirable, but not required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- One (1) year of full-time experience equivalent to a Recreation Therapy Aide with the County of San Diego in a recreation therapy department or rehabilitation setting, for example: Recreation Therapy Aide, Activity Assistant, Activity Director; OR,
- One (1) year of full-time experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant in a setting where providing recreational activities to patients was part of regularly assigned duties; and, at least six (6) units of college level course work in recreational therapy or a field related to recreation administration or successful completion of an approved 40-hour Activity Director Certification Course; OR,
- Thirty (30) completed units of college level course work from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, at least nine (9) of these units must have been in recreational therapy or a field related to recreation administration.
Note: Successful completion of an approved 40-hour Activity Director Certification course is highly desirable.
License
A valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment or the ability to arrange transportation for field travel. Employees in this class may be required to use their own vehicle.
In some positions; a valid California Class B driver's license is required within six (6) months of hire and must be maintained throughout employment in this class.
A valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment or the ability to arrange transportation for field travel. Employees in this class may be required to use their own vehicle.
In some positions; a valid California Class B driver's license is required within six (6) months of hire and must be maintained throughout employment in this class.
Interviews will be held week of November 10, 2025. 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: Shortly after the interviews.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of background or other mutually agreed upon date.
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. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION PROCESS
The names of qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form 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 and qualifying.
Notes:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
The names of qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form 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 and qualifying.
Notes:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
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Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills TranslatorDo you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
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