Student Professional Worker II

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Professional Worker Program is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience while participants obtain their degree. This program helps participants gain experience in building employment skills, establishing a professional network, and continuing their education. This is a temporary, part-time position, compensated on an hourly as-needed basis for up to 30 hours per week during the instructional period.

Requirements

Current enrollment in an accredited graduate college or university program leading to a Masters or Doctorate Degree.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Proof of Academic Standing regarding academic level or class level (Official or unofficial transcripts, or a verification letter from the school administration confirming academic standing).
Proof of Current Enrollment (A current Class Schedule confirming registration for the current or upcoming semester/quarter, or a letter from the School Administration confirming enrollment status, or a student ID card with photograph indicating current enrollment).
Continued enrollment and attendance in school is required to maintain eligibility for the position if hired.

Responsibilities

Assist technical and professional staff by collecting, tabulating and/or analyzing statistics, conducting research, investigations and special studies in a variety of occupational categories or service areas.
Interview and consult with county employees, officials, and interested persons or groups on matters related to work assignments.
Prepare reports detailing study findings and develop recommendations.
Develop presentations and charts detailing analyses of information and data.
Depending on occupational assignment, may assist professional staff by preparing press and radio releases.
Make presentations to large groups and teach educational classes.
Interact with community based organizations to elicit their participation in departmental programs.
Conduct special studies in a variety of occupational fields.
Prepare maps, charts, photographs and other graphic presentations to illustrate a function within the department.
Perform social services assignments such as supervision and training of juvenile wards of the court.
Identify and catalog birds, mammals and fossils.
Process writs and judgments; file legal documents; document and enter results of legal actions.