STUDENT ASSISTANT

Position Details Job Code #: JC-535380

Position #(s): 800-355-4870-910

Working Title: Student Assistant Classification:: STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A

$3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B

$3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C

$3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type:: Student Assistant

Department Information Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

The mission of the Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) is to build, strengthen and maintain an equitable, comprehensive, quality and affordable child care and development system for the children and families in our state; to integrate child care with other Department programs and services that serve the whole child and the whole family; to address social determinants of health and adverse childhood experiences which significantly impact long-term outcomes for children; and to provide vital supports to the child care and development workforce and programs for children to have access to equitable and stable child care and development opportunities. The CCDD provides planning, policy direction, and oversight of the majority of state-supported child care and development programs and services in California. These include programs that provide a variety of state-subsidized child care services, quality improvement plan activities, local child care and developmental planning councils, and child care resource and referral programs. The CCDD seeks to implement data-informed programs and policies, while providing robust technical assistance and support to counties, contractors, and child care partners.

CDSS Guiding Principles

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.

We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

Community Engagement

We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment

We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services

We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes

We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Job Description And Duties Under close supervision by the Supervisor II and with support from other program support staff, the Student Assistant (SA) assists the Advancing Child Care & Equity Support Section (ACCESS) in their operational and organizational needs. The SA will focus on creating and refining workflows, written policies and procedures, onboarding resources, and other organizational documents that promote consistency, efficiency, and clarity across the unit.

Under general direction, the SA will assist in analyzing existing processes, identifying gaps in documentation, and drafting materials that enhance internal coordination and knowledge management. The position will also help ensure these resources remain current as duties, systems, and program requirements evolve. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, and other office systems.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa spo…