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- SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (GENERAL)
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
- 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.
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other - Cover Letter Required
- 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.
- Pension through CALPERS
- Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
- Medical benefits into retirement
- Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
- Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
- School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
support services assistant - Sacramento, United States - State of California
Description
Under the direct supervision of the manager and guidance from the designated employees, the Support Services Assistant (SSA-G) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations associated with work-related activities to support persons with disabilities with performing necessary job assignments and providing a comfortable work environment. The SSA-G is responsible for effectively assisting the employee with the following: clerical, administrative and program job functions in an effective and appropriate manner; reading a variety of material in various modalities; translating documents into an accessible electronic format; proofreading, editing and formatting documents; completing documents and forms; handling confidential information; assisting with meeting preparation; and periodic travel, including driving and accompanying employees to offsite meetings and functions.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Permanent Intermittent employees are not allowed to work more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The anticipated time worked will be 20 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.
JC
Position #(s):
Working Title:
SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (GENERAL)
Classification:
SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (GENERAL) $3, $3,925.00 A
$3, $4,186.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Santa Cruz County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent Intermittent Hours
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 Rehab ilitation (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:
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.
COVID-19 Impacts to Working at DOR
DOR is closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 and ensuring our staff are supported in a safe work environment. While working on-site at any DOR facility, employees must follow current COVID-19 health orders issued by the California Department of Public Health or local health jurisdiction. DOR offers a hybrid work environment including in-office and remote work options for various positions.
Department Website:
Special Requirements
Include JC / POS# 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.
Employment Application (STD.678):
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.
A cover letter and resume are required and must be included.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 5/5/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
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 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 - JC#
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 - JC #
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. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
There are many benefits to joining our team We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:
General State Employment Benefits and Protections
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS web site.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Hiring Unit Contact:
LeNae Liebetrau
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
California Relay Service: TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Examination Information
To obtain list eligibility for the SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (GENERAL) position(s), you must first take the SSA(G) online exam .
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.