Support Services Assistant-General

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of Yuba CIty .

Under the direct supervision of the Rehabiliation Supervisor, the Support Services Assistant (SSA) is responsible for performing the following job functions: reading print material and computer screen as necessary; driving/transporting the blind employee to appointments, light data entry as necessary; light filing and maintaining organized case files; and other tasks related to the provision of reasonable accommodation for a blind and/or visually impaired employee.

*Multiple vacancies may exist*

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Permanent Intermittent employees are not allowed to work more than 1500 hours in a calendar year. The anticipated time worked will be 30 hours per week. If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.

Special Requirements

If mailing in an application, include  JC#522912  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.

This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. Proof of valid driver’s license will be required after the hiring interview process and prior to appointment into this position.

A resume is required and must be included.

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:

• Ability to interact in a team environment with consumers and coworkers in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect;

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Willingness to learn;

• Familiarity and working knowledge of Microsoft applications including outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize work and tasks to complete assignments in a timely manner.

• Ability to follow instructions and detailed in completing activities related to proper disposition of mandated agency documentation

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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 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.