What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Care Associate - Shift - Department of Human Services position at Kern County?
Position Information
Shift Work: 5% additional pay for evening shift work; Applicants must be willing to work any shift of a 24-Hour period and any 5 of 7 days.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
Written Exam (Weight 100%): will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of t he growth, development, needs and problems of children and adolescents; principles and methods of child care; knowledge of social casework, interviewing, and group work, principles and techniques of counseling; basic report writing; standard English usage for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and other relevant topics.
Applicants must attain at least 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
Completion of 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college coursework, preferably including courses in the social or behavioral sciences; or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver’s License is required at time of appointment.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College.
Access the following website for information about where to obtain a qualifying certificate: Bakersfield College Bilingual Testing
Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; or email garciado@kerncounty.com
Full Job Description For Youth Care Associate
This position works within the Department of Human Services of Kern County. For more information about the department , please view their website here .
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page .
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Shift Work: 5% additional pay for evening shift work; Applicants must be willing to work any shift of a 24-Hour period and any 5 of 7 days.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
- Written Exam: will be conducted on November 13, 2025.
Written Exam (Weight 100%): will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of t he growth, development, needs and problems of children and adolescents; principles and methods of child care; knowledge of social casework, interviewing, and group work, principles and techniques of counseling; basic report writing; standard English usage for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and other relevant topics.
Applicants must attain at least 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
Completion of 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college coursework, preferably including courses in the social or behavioral sciences; or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver’s License is required at time of appointment.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College.
Access the following website for information about where to obtain a qualifying certificate: Bakersfield College Bilingual Testing
Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; or email garciado@kerncounty.com
Full Job Description For Youth Care Associate
This position works within the Department of Human Services of Kern County. For more information about the department , please view their website here .
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page .
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
