Youth Employment Opportunity Program Representative

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY.

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Are you between the ages of 15-25 and currently enrolled in college. Do you want to make a difference in the lives of youth? Then the Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP) may be for you!

Under the close supervision of an Employment Program Manager I and the direct guidance of an Employment Program Representative, as the YEOP mentor, and after on-the-job training, student assistants will provide services to youth designated as at-risk. Student assistants will : case manage clients through peer advising, refer clients to training, education providers, and supportive services, provide educational guidance and career awareness, provide employment preparation assistance and job referrals, conduct YEOP workshops and outreach, present YEOP services to the local community, schools, community based organizations (CBO), partner and employer groups to recruit clients, promote the program, and solicit support. The Student assistant will ensure that all clients are registered in CalJOBS and that program services provided are recorded in CalJOBS. The student assistant will maintain client case folders by adhering to guidelines in the YEOP manual.

For continuance of appointment, student assistants must be between the ages of 15-25, and enrolled and registered in an accredited college or university.

Work shift will be around class schedule.

This position may work up to 1,500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period.

Per the Governor's Office of California, the Employment Development Department is considered an essential department. This position requires local in-person workload, though some telework may be available. This position's office follows the recommended safety guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Center of Disease Control (CDC).

Travel may be required with this position.

Positions exist at 4071 Port Chicago Hwy, Ste 250, Concord, CA 94520

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Some travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-450806

Position #(s) : 280-096-4870-946

Working Title :

Youth Employment Opportunity Program Representative

Classification :

STUDENT ASSISTANT $3,075.00 - $4,144.00

A - $17.74 - $19.49

B - $18.98 - $20.86

C - $20.29 - $22.34

D - $21.72 - $23.91

of Positions : Work Location :

Contra Costa County

Telework : Hybrid

Job Type : Student Assistant

Work Week : Monday - Friday

Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website : Special Requirements

Students in this position may work up to 1,500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period.

Students must have the ability to read and write at a level necessary to document activities.

Students who are Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP) eligible must be between the ages of 15 and 25 and currently enrolled at an accredited college or university may apply for this position. Copies of your transcript(s) will be required prior to employment and after completion of each semester thereafter.

printout of class registration in college needed upon acceptance of employment).

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received / processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination / Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions' section below and ensure the following :

Examination / Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

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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 / 11 / 2025

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating "preference under Government Code section 18220". Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 :

Employment Development Department

Mail In Address

Attn : Job Control # 450806

Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54

PO Box 826880

Sacramento , CA 94280-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :

Employment Development Department

Drop Off Address

Attn : Job Control # 450806

EDD / Human Resource Services Division (6th floor solar)

722 Capitol Mall

Sacramento , CA 95814

08 : 00 AM - 04 : 30 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 :

Must provide proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in, an accredited college or university program.

Please complete all five sections of the the DE 8437 - Youth Employment Opportunity Program Specialist Employment Assessment and submit with your STD 678 - State of California application. - DE_8437 YEOP Assessment

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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 :

Benefits

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website : Special Requirements

Richard Johnson

925) 602-3999

Richard.Johnson@edd.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 : EEO Officer

916) 654-8434

EEOMail@edd.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.

Background Investigation Requirement

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and / or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey : EDD Recruitment Survey

Merit System Principles

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

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.

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