Resource and Referral Specialist- Bilingual (Open) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools Print Application Deadline 9/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/20/2026 Contact Anisa Hernandez 636-4391 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $3,864 - $4,659 Monthly Add'l Salary Info Maximum entry level for external candidates is $4,243 per month. Salary step placement for promotional candidates is based upon Rules of the Personnel Commission. Length of Work Year 12 months/261 days Employment Type Full Time Written Exam September 17, 2026 Oral Interview September 24, 2026 Work Schedule 8 hours per day / 12 months per year Benefits Holiday, sick leave and vacation benefits provided. Medical, dental, vision, and counseling plans provided for employee and family. Prepaid life insurance policy provided for the employee. Employees of this office are not covered by Social Security, but do have mandatory retirement coverage with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Job Summary Job Summary Under general supervision, the Resource and Referral Specialist-Bilingual shall be responsible for maintaining caseload of licensed childcare providers; providing customized childcare referrals and social service resources to families and community members; coordinating and participating in professional development training, community outreach, and events; and communicating and collaborating with internal and external partners. This position requires the ability to speak and write Spanish. View Job Description Requirements /

Qualifications Experience:

Minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in a public or private child development program working directly or indirectly with children, families, and/or early learning and care professionals.

Education:

A.A., A.S.

Degree (or the completion of an

A.A., A.S.

degree within 6 months after hire date), or 60 units or more with specialized course work in child development, human services, education, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field required. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma, resume). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301.

• The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate.

It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline.

Required Documents:

Copy of Transcript Requirements /

Qualifications Experience:

Minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in a public or private child development program working directly or indirectly with children, families, and/or early learning and care professionals.

Education:

A.A., A.S.

Degree (or the completion of an

A.A., A.S.

degree within 6 months after hire date), or 60 units or more with specialized course work in child development, human services, education, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field required. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma, resume). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301.

• The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate.

It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline.

Required Documents:

Copy of Transcript Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT COMMENTS

• Current employees: Please email Anisa Hernandez at ahernandez@kern.org with any questions regarding the required documents.
• After the filing deadline, all candidates will be notified by email if they do or do not qualify to take the written exam.
• Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview.

Examinations will be weighted 30% for written and 70% for oral. Candidates must obtain a composite score of 70% or better to qualify for the eligibility list.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics". Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT COMMENTS

• Current employees: Please email Anisa Hernandez at ahernandez@kern.org with any questions regarding the required documents.
• After the filing deadline, all candidates will be notified by email if they do or do not qualify to take the written exam.
• Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview.

Examinations will be weighted 30% for written and 70% for oral. Candidates must obtain a composite score of 70% or better to qualify for the eligibility list.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics". Links Related To This Job Job Descriptions Learn About Our Community KCSOS Human Resources Salary Schedules Job Descriptions CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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