What are the responsibilities and job description for the GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT position at Department of Rehabilitation?
This position is located in the city of San Diego.
Under supervision from a Staff Services Manager I, the Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) will assist the CSP Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, and other professionals, prepare individuals with disabilities to reach their employment potential, playing a pivotal role in advancing the California Subminimum Wage to Integrated Employment Project (CSP). The GSA works an average of 15-20 hours per week in a trainee capacity to assist with the delivery of Customized Employment (CE) services to individuals with disabilities, particularly those with significant barriers to employment, supporting them in obtaining competitive, community-based jobs that pay at least minimum wage.
Proof of enrollment in a graduate program is required. This is a non-tenure/intermittent position. Graduate Student Assistants can work no more than 1500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period.
Multiple vacancies may exist.
Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The Department of Rehabilitation (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.
The 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 but are not limited to, characteristics such as national origin, language, race, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, 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.
VISION STATEMENT:
Employment, Independence, and Equality 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: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
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.
- Do not submit any document(s) with your social security number on it
- Do not submit your exam result(s) along with your application.
- Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed application. This page is for examination use only.
A resume and cover letter are required and must be included. Please attach a cover letter that details why you are interested and qualified for this position. Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered.
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: 2/12/2025Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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:
- 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - A cover letter is required and must be included.
Desirable Qualifications
- 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
Benefits
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:
- 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
- School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Leslie Baker
(916) 558-5665
Leslie.baker@dor.ca.gov
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
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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.
