Job Posting: Social Work Intern

Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

JC-101636
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Social Work Intern
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

$2,243.00 - $3,499.00

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

The Social Work Intern performs duties within a clinical training program designed to prepare him/her for a professional Clinical Social Work career.  Students will be provided supervised experience in the professional arena of Forensic Clinical Social Work.   

Students must maintain enrollment in the MSW Graduate program during the entire course of Social Work field placement.  Students will be supervised and observed as they gain practical professional experience in the following clinical social work areas:  as a member of a wellness and recovery interdisciplinary treatment team; as a group leader of wellness and recovery focused treatment; and case management, psychosocial assessments, and discharge planning.   Students will learn the Wellness and Recovery Model of treatment, Enhancement Plan requirements, and the specific Sex Offender Treatment program.   

**For more information regarding this duties for this particular classification, please refer to the Duty Statement attached to this bulletin**

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

Working Conditions

The employee may be required to work any shift and scheduled in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other locations as determined by the operation needs of the hospital.  All employees are required to have an annual health review and repeat health reviews whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job functions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-101636
Position #(s):
437-201-4872-XXX
Working Title:
Social Work Intern
Classification:
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT
$2,243.00 - $2,493.00 A
$2,422.00 - $2,693.00 B
$2,510.00 - $2,817.00 C
$2,613.00 - $2,934.00 D
$2,735.00 - $3,066.00 E
$2,850.00 - $3,191.00 F
$3,096.00 - $3,499.00 G
# of Positions:
3
Work Location:
Fresno County
Job Type:
Student Assistant

Department Information

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings
Department Website: 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. (Persons appointed during the summer months must produce evidence of eligibility for such registration in the following enrollment period.)

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: 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 for an interview.

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.jobs.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 - Coalinga
Attn: Selection Services Unit
P.O. Box 5002
Coalinga, CA 93210-5002

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Selection Services Unit
24511 W. Jayne Ave
Coalinga, CA 93210-5002
07:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Documents

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.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
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:
Enrollment in an Accredited Social Work Graduate Master's Program and in the placement phase.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package.  Details can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website:  http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Joseph Tran
(559) 935-4393
Joseph.Tran@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:
Susana Lopez
(559) 935-7215
susana.lopez@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.

Temporary Appointment

The Graduate Student Assistant is a Temporary Appointment.  Please include a copy of your Unofficial Transcripts with your State Application.

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.