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Salary: $16.97 Hourly
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-28724-01
Department: Human Services - Preschool Services
Opening Date: 02/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
START YOUR CAREER WITH THE PRESCHOOL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY! APPLY TODAY TO GET STARTED!
The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Home Base Child & Family Support Workers - Contract to work with infants, toddlers, and their families to provide early learning experiences and supportive services in order to contribute to the attainment of child/family goals. Incumbents will provide home base services/educational activities to children and their families within the community that promote school readiness by supporting early language and literacy development, social-emotional growth, early cognitive and motor skills, and positive approaches to learning. Services are designed to strengthen family engagement, build developmentally appropriate routines, and foster foundational skills necessary for a successful transition into kindergarten.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout San Bernardino County.
*Official Title: HVP Home Base Child & Family Support Worker - Contract
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The (PSD) and the (TAD) are partnering together to provide a new home visiting program to eligible San Bernardino County residents. The program is funded by the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Home Visiting Program (HVP) grant. The purpose of the HVP is to support positive health, development, and well-being outcomes for parenting and pregnant women, families and infants born into poverty, expanding their future educational, economic, and financial capability opportunities, and improving the likelihood that they will exit poverty.
Training will be provided by the Preschool Services Department to hired candidates prior to the first meeting with children and families.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
2) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
3) Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 lbs.) as needed/in the event of an emergency. Other physical demands include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing.
4) This is a contract position and continued employment is based on funding availability.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)
Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION
Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE
Must possess six (6) months full-time equivalent experience working in an educational or human/social services setting, preferably with children and families.
SUBSTITUTION
Six (6) semester or (9) quarter units of completed college coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD), Behavioral/Social Science, or closely related field may be considered in lieu of experience. Transcripts MUST be attached.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):Copy of transcripts with qualifying coursework (with substitution- unofficial are accepted and must be legible).
Required documentation MUST be attached to your application (with substitution).
Or email to Subject: PSD Home Base Child and Family Support Worker-HVP
Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
EDUCATION
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces
Desired Qualifications

• Completed college coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development and/or Behavioral/Social Science
• Ability to create and maintain an encouraging and cooperative working relationship with children and families
• Familiarity with community services, referral and programs geared toward children and families
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families and the community
• Ability to identify, recognize and refer services of the needs of children and families

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a determination of minimum qualifications based upon a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewedin lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Contract Employees
Specific benefit information can be found in the job announcement or your employment contract. Detailed benefits information can also be viewed on the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division website at
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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This is a contract position and continued employment is based on funding availability.

• I understand.

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Minimum Qualifications: Indicate the option under which you qualify.

• I possess at least six (6) months (full-time equivalent) experience working in an educational or human/social services setting.
• I qualify with substitution of six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units in a qualifying field. (Transcripts MUST be attached.)
• I do not possess qualifying experience or education.

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Experience: My experience working in an educational or human/social services setting is primarily with the following population(s):
Experience must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.

• Children and Families
• Adults
• Aging Adults
• Persons with Disabilities
• Homeless
• None of the above

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Describe examples of duties/work performed while working in an educational or human/social services setting. Be sure to include employment dates and employer name. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.
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Describe examples of duties/work performed that included identifying and referring services of the needs of children and families within an educational or human/social service setting. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.
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SUBSTITUTION DOCUMENTATION: I understand that I must submit legible copies of transcripts by the final filing deadline, or my application may be disqualified. Indicate the manner in which you are submitting your documents.

• I have attached required transcripts to this application.
• I will scan and email transcripts to Employment@hr.sbcounty.gov, Subject: Home Base Child & Family Support Worker-HVP.
• I am not utilizing the substitution option.

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Site Locations: Check the geographic areas in which you are willing to work. Refusing a job offer, if you check its location below, may result in removal from the list.

• Ontario
• Rancho Cucamonga
• San Bernardino
• Rialto
• Hesperia
• Adelanto

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FORMER SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY EMPLOYEE: Are you a former employee of San Bernardino County? If Yes, provide your previous job title, employee ID number, department, and dates of employment. If No, indicate "N/A." (For current employees, indicate "N/A" and be sure to indicate your employment on agency-wide questions.)
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Acknowledgement: All information on the application work history section and supplemental questionnaire must be completed appropriately in order to be properly evaluated. All required documentation must be submitted and contact information must be current.
Note: If you are no longer interested in this position, be sure to notify us at employment@hr.sbcounty.gov.

• I understand.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for th