Substitute CalWORKs Assistant
Job Type: Staff
Department: CalWORKS
Basic Function:
Basic Function
Under the direction of the Director of Vocational Education, perform a wide variety of secretarial and clerical duties including complex financial record-keeping related to programs and services for CalWORKs students; assist and advise students seeking CalWORKs services and benefits; interpret District departmental policies and procedures as well as State regulations relating to CalWORKs.
Representative Duties:
Representative Duties
- Perform a wide variety of difficult and complex clerical and secretarial duties involving the use of independent judgment and an understanding of departmental functions and procedures and State guidelines; develop, revise and maintain filing systems and clerical procedures.
- Greet, interview, assist with application and advise students of available programs and services, refer students to other departments and services.
- Assist in placement of students in work study and Work Experience programs; inform students of time sheets and invoice procedures; communicate with employers as necessary; refer students to and make appointments with Coordinators of CalWORKs and Work Experience; update forms, flyers and brochures.
- Assist students in securing child care services at the Child Development Center and off campus sources; explain benefits and reimbursement for services to students and providers; receive and verify invoices.
- Type requisitions and maintain records of expenditures; maintain complex financial accounting and record-keeping systems for the CalWORKs and other related programs; compile data and prepare reports.
- Organize and maintain New Horizons Book Lending program; inventory and distribute books to students; determine eligibility according to policies and guidelines; assist students in completing application forms and book orders; complete and distribute book vouchers for purchase from Bookstore; review invoices and reconcile discrepancies; update New Horizons Resource Guide.
- Receive and sort donated garments for Clothes Closet; assist students in selecting items; compose and distribute acknowledgements to donors.
- Input student information into database tracking system; update information as necessary; maintain mailing lists; compile data and prepare reports.
- Operate a variety of office machines and equipment including a computer and related software programs, typewriter, copier, calculator and other equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two (2) years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience including financial and statistical record-keeping.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of:Modern office practices, procedures and equipment; financial record-keeping methods, practices and techniques; principles of business forms and report writing; oral and written communication skill; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation and vocabulary; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; receptionist and telephone techniques; diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students; computer and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and email.
Ability to:
Ability to:Learn, interpret, apply, and explain federal, State and District laws, rules and regulations related to CalWORKs and related programs and services; understand and follow oral and written instructions; plan and organize work; meet schedules and time lines; post and make arithmetic computations; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; maintain confidentiality of student records; work independently with little direction; input and receive data and information using a computer and applicable software including word processing, spreadsheets, email and database systems software; sit for extended periods of time; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch.
Physical Demands:
Working Conditions: Working Conditions
Environment: Office environment. Constant interruptions.
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Weekly Working Hours: 24
Work Schedule & Hours: Monday - 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Thursday - 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Salary Schedule Range: Classified Salary Schedule, Range 8
Specific Departmental Needs:
Posting Number: 22-020
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date:
Interview Date: 09/07/2022
Posting Open Date: 08/18/2022
Posting Close Date: 8/29/2022
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply by Monday, August 29, 2022. The posting may be left open beyond that, but only applications received before the deadline are guaranteed consideration.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
- Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
OPTIONAL:
- College Transcripts (If applicable): Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of the required transcripts.
REQUIRED REFERENCES:
- Professional References must include at least three supervisors and two colleagues. Please include name, title, relationship and current phone numbers. Letters of reference and personal references will not be accepted in lieu of the required professional references.
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