Student Assistant

and Duties

This is a continuance of previous advertisement. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This position is located in the City of RICHMOND.

Under the close supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the Student Assistant (SA)

will assist one or more Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors in the delivery of a wide range of vocational rehabilitation services. The SA receives training and gains practical experience from observing and assisting the counseling staff in the district. The SA assists counseling staff with planning, arranging and coordinating the vocational rehabilitation of persons with physical and mental disabilities, which are substantial impediments to employment.

The SA will assist with applicant orientation, plan development workshops, job readiness workshops, researching job placement resources, as well as, assisting consumers with resume preparation, online applications and computer-based labor market research. They may also assist counseling staff, with liaison assignments.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Student Assistants are not allowed to work more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The anticipated time worked will be 32 hours per week. If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* STUDENT ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-391604

Position #(s):

813-#-#-XXX

Working Title:

Student Assistant

Classification:

STUDENT ASSISTANT

$2,786.00 - $3,755.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Contra Costa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Student Assistant

Department Information

If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.

DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.

DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.

Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:

* We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.

* We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.

* We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.

* We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.

* We preserve the public's trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.

VISION STATEMENT:

Employment, independence, and quality for all Californians with disabilities.

MISSION STATEMENT:

DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provides services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Department Website:

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply electronically through your CalCareer Account at calcareers.ca.gov.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please drop off or mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the address provided in the "Application Instructions" section below. Please ensure the following:

Include JC #391604 / POS#813-#-#-XXX on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template. Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Must be registered as a student in a college or university of recognized standing. Please provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts attached to your application.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating "preference under Government Code section 18220". Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Rehabilitation

Attn: Personnel/PAS 230367/JC 391604

721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Rehabilitation

Personnel/PAS 230367/JC 391604

721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application.