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 Riverside.
Under the close supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, a Graduate Student Assistant initially assists one or more Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to determine vocational rehabilitation potential and eligibility for services of individuals with disabilities. Works a minimum of 20 hours per week as a Graduate Student Assistant in a trainee capacity to assist 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 counsels with, plans, arranges for, and coordinates the vocational rehabilitation of persons with physical and mental disabilities which are substantial impediments to suitable employment once they have been trained. They analyze and interpret medical, psychological and vocational information for the purpose of developing rehabilitation plans. They develop and maintain timely and necessary case documentation. Serve as liaison and consultant to employers and community organizations regarding opportunities and considerations related to hiring individuals with disabilities. Travel is required.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework option upon completion of the probationary period and will be required to report to the office as needed/required.
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
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.
Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- Upon hire applicant must provide copies of transcripts and must currently be enrolled in a graduate program.
- Include JC-471323/POS# 813-340-4872-901 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section. 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.
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.
Graduate Student Assistants:
Seasonal Clerks, Student Assistants and Graduate Student Assistants 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.
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: 4/21/2025Who 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- School Transcripts
Benefits
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:
Angelina Walker
(951) 683-3894
angelina.walker@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.
