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Program Assistant II

CompanyChild Development Associates
LocationChula Vista
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 10, 2026
About The Company
At CDA, we create positive change - every day. We are a community-based, nonprofit agency dedicated to creating lasting impact across Southern California through meaningful, mission-driven work. For 50 years, CDA has helped families thrive by expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care. We administer a child care reimbursement program in San Diego County that empowers eligible parents to choose the provider that best meets their family’s needs—so they can work, pursue education, or seek employment with confidence. CDA is also the largest sponsor of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program in California. Through this program, we partner with child care providers to support the delivery of nutritious meals that promote healthy growth and lifelong wellness for children. The California Department of Social Services selected CDA to administer supplemental payments for eligible child care providers across California—providing critical financial support that helps strengthen programs and sustain the child care workforce. At CDA, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers rooted in purpose and community impact. Our employees are passionate, collaborative professionals committed to equity, service, and positive change. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values diversity, inclusion, and community-driven work. Learn more about our mission and programs at cdasd.org.
About the Role

Description

Department: Provider Payments

Classification: Non-Exempt

ROP: $26.26 hourly (equivalent to $54,620.80 annually)

Location: Eastlake, CA


About CDA:

CDA is a community based, multiservice non-profit agency with over 300 employees dedicated to creating positive change in our local community. Our mission is to empower and promote the well-being of families, child care providers, and the greater community through financial and support services.


Purpose of Role:

As a Program Assistant II, you will perform a variety of administrative and program support duties for the Child Care Provider Payments Program to ensure compliance and quality standards are met based on California Department of Social Services regulations and CDA policies and procedures.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Monitor attendance records for compliance with attendance requirements, authorized contracted hours, and required signatures to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  2. Prepare reports, metrics, and other data for management review.
  3. Collect, maintain, and distribute departmental reports and program data in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  4. Provide responsive, accurate, and professional customer service to child care providers by responding to inquiries and resolving routine issues.
  5. Download, organize, distribute, track, review, and document digital attendance records to support timely and accurate payment processing.
  6. Receive, sort, scan, index, and maintain attendance records and supporting documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  7. Create and distribute provider notices electronically in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  8. Create and maintain tracking logs to monitor the receipt, distribution, and processing of attendance records.
  9. Schedule and conduct quality assurance reviews of notices, attendance records, and other assigned program activities; document findings, prepare reports, communicate results to the Provider Payment Supervisor II, and provide guidance to Payment Assistants to promote quality standards.
  10. Perform software testing as needed; serve as a subject matter expert for the program system; and provide feedback to the Policies and Procedures team regarding system updates, enhancements, and newly established business rules.

Position Requirements:

  • Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed. 
  • One year of clerical or administrative support experience, or completion of an office clerical program through a college or vocational school.
  • Must have willingness to learn and ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply California Department of Social Services (CDSS) regulations and CDA policies and procedures.
  • Ability to provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service; and to communicate and treat all individuals with dignity and respect, responding in a cooperative, solution-oriented manner.
  • Ability to understand and respect diversity in the workplace/community, showing consideration by communicating tactfully and sensitively at all times.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday—Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.


Benefits:

  • Medical | Dental | Vision - 80% paid by the employer in the first year, and 100% thereafter
  • Ongoing Training and Staff Development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Legal Service Plans Available
  • Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, and Vacation Time
  • Additional Vacation Days – Earn up to 5 bonus days after 3 years, and up to 15 bonus days after 10 years.
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Group and Voluntary Life Insurance Plan
  • Annual Employer Contribution Plan and Employee 401(k) Contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
Key Skills
Administrative supportData entryCustomer serviceCompliance monitoringRecord keepingReport preparationSoftware testingQuality assuranceCommunicationAttention to detailTime managementProblem solving
Categories
AdministrativeSocial ServicesCustomer Service & SupportFinance & Accounting
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceOngoing trainingStaff developmentFlexible spending accountLegal service plansPaid holidaysSick payVacation timeLong-term disabilityGroup life insuranceVoluntary life insuranceAnnual employer contribution plan401(k) contributionEmployee assistance program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Program Assistant II performs administrative and program support duties to ensure compliance with California Department of Social Services regulations. Responsibilities include monitoring attendance records, preparing departmental reports, and providing professional customer service to child care providers.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
199
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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