Child Care Specialist – Welfare to Work (WtW) - Human Services Agency (HSA) (2919) (160105) na City and County of San Francisco

Exam Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX) – Category (CAT) 18

Fill Type: Special Project Exemption under Charter Section 10.104-18 - An appointment authorized for exemption under Charter Section 10.104-18 must be to a position created for or dedicated to a special project, or for professional services, not to exceed three years by Charter requirement..

Application Opening: October 9, 2025

Application Deadline: October 23, 2025

Compensation: $59,384- $72,150Annually

Classification Specification: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=2919&setId=COMMN

List ID: TEX-2919-160105; 01127053

Human Services Agency (HSA)

At the San Francisco Human Services Agency, we believe in a San Francisco where everyone has the opportunity and support to achieve their full potential.  We are comprised of the Department of Benefits and Family Support, and the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and are united by our commitment to deliver essential services that support and protect people, families, and communities.

From financial, nutritional, and employment support to child and adult protective services, health care coverage, affordable childcare, and in-home services for older adults and persons with disabilities, our team lends support for all in need.

Our Commitment to Racial Equity

As we work towards our vision of an inclusive San Francisco, we embrace our responsibility to root out systemic racism by creating services and a workforce which reflect the lived experiences and strengths of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our differences are celebrated and everyone has what they need to thrive--no matter their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin. Click here to learn more about what this commitment looks like in action.

Under general supervision, the 2919 Child Care Specialist oversees children in a child development center or play care program setting; performs services in the care and supervision of children; and encourages developmentally age-appropriate play activities.

The 2919 Child Care Specialist is an entry level classification which performs routine childcare tasks under close direction of a program supervisor.

Essential Duties and Functions

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job class and are not intended to be an inclusive list and may include additional duties as assigned.

1. Oversees and supervises children's activities at any of the Human Services Agency's Drop-In Child Care facilities. Interacts with children according to program policies and guidelines.

2. Actively engages children with developmentally appropriate play activities while incorporating numeracy and literacy strategies.

3. Communicates and/or meets with parents/guardians regarding complaints, and/or concerns of the behavior of children.

4. Maintains pertinent records and generates necessary incident reports/correspondence.

5. Participates in training to remain current in child development, family support strategies, customer service and health and safety including CPR/First Aid.

6. Provides support to families regarding needs of their child, providing community resource referrals for health concerns and/or family resource center referrals.

7. Performs general housekeeping.

8. Maintains an orderly and safe environment.

Education

Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; AND

Experience

Two (2) years full-time work experience working with children in a licensed childcare center or qualified license-exempt program.

OR

Possession of a high school diploma; AND

Four (4) years of full-time work experience working with children in a licensed childcare center or in a qualified license-exempt program.

Substitution

Applicants may substitute up to four years of the required experience with college coursework in Child Development or a closely related field.

Thirty (30) semester unit /forty five (45) quarter units of coursework from an accredited college or university will be considered equivalent to one year of qualifying experience.

**NOTE: License-exempt programs include Court Child Care Drop-In, full-service childcare programs in licensed residential treatment program or family shelter, summer camp full-time programs, after-school and summer programs on a school site.

License and Certification

Possession of Infant Child CPR certification and First Aid Training.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Verification of Experience and/or Education

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, or disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements and assessment of candidates’ job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities in an oral interview, which may include a written or performance exercise.

Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Note: Applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process. 

To find Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Counts-by-Job-Codes-and-Department-FY-2023-24.pdf

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

How to Apply

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

Visit: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Carmen K. Lewis, by telephone at (415) 557-5241 or by email at [email protected].

 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.