GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT for Social Work Department

The Department of State Hospitals-Napa, Social Work Department has multiple intermittent-Actual Time Worked vacancies for Social Work Graduate Student Assistant. Duty statements and organizational charts are available from Department of Social Work Hiring Manager at 707-254-2656 or DSHNSHSocialWorkers@dsh.ca.gov .

RECRUITMENT CRITERIA MUST BE MET FOR CONSIDERATION:

Applicants must: have completed a first year MSW in-person Field Practicum Internship, be entering second year graduate/Masters Social Work internship; enrolled in Council of Social Work Education accredited graduate/Masters Social Work degree program; graduate school contracted with DSH Napa; provide confirmation of enrollment from graduate school; graduate school requires minimum 20 hours internship per week (this is a 24-hour per week practicum); internship period runs from September through May.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be invited for an interview. Positions will be filled based on budget approval.

All interested qualified applicants who meet the recruitment criteria must submit Form STD 678 Employment Application electronically through your CalCareers account, by mail or hand delivered to the Human Resources - Exam/Hiring Unit located in Wilkins Cottage. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Applications will be accepted until filled and according to the established cutoff periods of January 18, 2024, February 15, 2024, March 18, 2024 and April 18, 2024.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment, y ou must complete the STD 678 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION in its entirety. Include " GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT -SOCIAL WORK JC-409013 " in the "JOB TITLE(S)" section of the application.

Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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

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 Job Code #:
JC-409013

Position #(s):
480-350-4872-902

Working Title:
Social Work Department

Classification:
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT $3,278.00 - $5,113.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Napa County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Student Assistant

Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information
Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Registration as a graduate student in a college or university of recognized standing.
Please provide confirmation of enrollment from graduate school along with your application.

Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
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:

Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Attn: Exam and Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy

Napa , CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of State Hospitals
Exam and Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558
Wilkins Cottage
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:

• 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

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:
************** Although paper applications are still accepted you are highly encouraged to submit your application online by establishing an account via CalCareers*************

Benefits

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Diana Prasad
(707) 690-4227
Diana.Prasad@dsh.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:
Tiffani Emerson-Morris
(707) 253-5562
Tiffani.EmersonMorris@dsh.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.

Alternate Range Criteria 062
ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA 62

Revised 3/19/81

Employees shall receive a rate under the provisions of DPA Rule 599.674 upon submission of proof that the requirements for the particular criteria have been met.

Range A. Evidence of having been accepted for enrollment, or of acceptability for enrollment in a college or university as a graduate student.

Range B. Evidence of successful completion of one year of graduate work (24 semester units) or successful completion of one academic year (28 semester units) in a recognized law school.

Range C. Evidence of successful completion of two academic years of graduate work (48 semester units). or

Evidence of successful completion of one academic year of graduate work (24 semester units) and a minimum of 500 hours' work experience performing the duties of a Graduate Student Assistant in State service. (The State College and University school systems are typically excluded from State service.) or

Successful completion of the equivalent of two academic years (56 semester units) in a recognized law school.

Range D. Evidence of successful completion of three academic years of graduate work (72 semester units). or

Evidence of successful completion of two academic years of graduate work (48 semester units) and a minimum of 500 hours' work experience performing the duties of a Graduate Student Assistant in State service. (The State College and University school systems are typically excluded from State service.)

Range E. Evidence of successful completion of one year of graduate work (24 semester units) in education. and

Two years of professional experience in the field of education. or

Evidence of successful completion of three academic years of graduate work (72 semester units) and a minimum of 500 hours' work experience performing the duties of a Graduate Student Assistant in State service. (The State College and University school systems are typically excluded from State service.)

Range F. Evidence of successful completion of two years of graduate work (48 semester units) in education and admission to a doctoral candidacy in education. and

Two years of professional experience in the field of education.

Range G. Evidence of successful completion of all requirements, with the exception of dissertation, for the doctoral degree in education. and

Two years of professional experience in the field of education.

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.