Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Assistant

Posting Dates:9/19/25 - 10/3/25 or until filled.

Kern Regional Center is one of 21 private, non-profit regional centers contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate community-based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Kern Regional Center services over 10,000 individuals in Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties. Our counties cover approximately 22,000 square miles with a population of over 945,000 people.

Serves the Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Programs in all basic administrative duties. Assists volunteers in a person-centered manner. Assists to Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program Specialist with the development of new volunteer sites, recruitment and placement of volunteers, planning and assisting with in-service monthly training programs and maintenance of volunteer records and payroll. Interacts effectively with professional and non-professional persons of all groups.

The Ideal Candidate:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience and/or training in a high-volume office environment
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

As part of the Kern Regional Center team, you will be able to enjoy:

• Generous health, dental and vision plan for employee and their dependents
• Generous paid time off
• Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Various voluntary insurance and retirement plans

Hourly pay range: $16.83 - $23.68

Starting hourly range: $16.83 - $18.56

For the full job description, please email [email protected]

Kern Regional Center is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team.