GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

State of California•Sacramento, CA

28d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the city of Pasadena. Under the close supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the Graduate Student Assistant (SA) will assist one or more Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors in the delivery of a wide range of vocational rehabilitation services. The GSA receives training and gains practical experience from observing and assisting the counseling staff in the district. The GSA 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 GSA 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. "Multiple vacancies may exist" You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Graduate Student Assistants must show proof of enrollment in a graduate program at a college or university of recognized standing.
Please provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts attached to your application.
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience.
Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application.
Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect
Ability to help facilitate expeditious resolution of problems from in-person requests, incoming phone calls and emails
Knowledge of DOR resources and processes, RAM, and federal and state Code of Regulations
High level of organizational skills and office equipment and processes proficiency
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Knowledge of department's mission and goals
Experience communicating with and providing information regarding DOR services to applicants and consumers

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors in the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services.
Assist counseling staff with planning, arranging and coordinating the vocational rehabilitation of persons with physical and mental disabilities.
Assist with applicant orientation, plan development workshops, job readiness workshops.
Research job placement resources.
Assist consumers with resume preparation, online applications and computer-based labor market research.
Assist counseling staff with liaison assignments.