Special Programs Assistant III, CalWORKs

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Special Programs Assistant III, CalWORKs

Salary

$4,731.56 - $5,019.71 Monthly

Location

San Jacinto, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

02502

Department

CalWORKs & Job Connect

Division

Instruction

Opening Date

02/03/2023

Closing Date

2/17/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Level

24

Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To)

1 to 3

Weekly Hours

40

Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop)

7:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday

Contract Length

12 months

Occupational Group

C Classified

Position Type

R Regular

Categorically Funded

Yes

# of Positions

1

JOB SUMMARY

WHO WE ARE: 
Mt. San Jacinto Community College District is committed to achieving parity in academic outcomes by removing institutional barriers and creating an inclusive and culturally affirming learning environment. As outlined in the District’s Student Equity Pledge, https://www.msjc.edu/equitypledge/documents/MSJC_Equity_Pledge.pdf  “our purpose is to celebrate diversity, instill hope, and empower our students to transform their lives and those around them by challenging our perceptions and biases through self-reflection and constant inquiry to identify and eliminate equity gaps.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens, and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches educational justice as a means for economic and social transformation and mobility demanding the broad collaboration among faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners.

THE COLLEGE AND THE DISTRICT: 
Mt. San Jacinto Community College enrolls approximately 27,000 students each academic year and has a highly diverse student population that reflects the communities it serves. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Mt. San Jacinto Community College administers an array of student affinity programs specifically focused on supporting our diverse, multicultural, and multi-racial communities. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Mt. San Jacinto College’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research website.
 
WHO WE WANT: 
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The Mt. San Jacinto Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Special Programs Assistant III position located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA. Under moderate direction of the assigned administrator, the Special Programs Assistant III, CalWORKs performs a variety of specialized technical and administrative duties involved in the coordination, planning and implementation of the CalWORKs program.  Major duties include but are not limited to: developing, implementing and maintaining a program to identify and recruit students; coordinate and implement outreach and support services; assist students with a variety of activities; and, provide related program information.

SALARY SCHEDULE:  Level 24

SALARY SCHEDULES 

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP:  Classified

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

  • Act as liaison to on and off campus agencies (i.e. County Department of Social Services)
  • Identify resources and refers special population students to appropriate campus and community support services and programs    
  • Perform program in-take procedures; reviews information and determines program eligibility and extent of support in accordance with established guidelines    
  • Implement specialized services to CalWORKs students which addresses orientation, and student follow-up and intervention    
  • Perform a wide range of duties including research, interpretation and application of moderately complex regulations and guidelines    
  • Guide CalWORKs students in applying for various services and benefits offered by the College, the community and other government agencies    
  • Interview and communicate with students to provide orientation, answer questions and determine eligibility for program participation and service referrals 
  • Develop and implement an outreach component which targets potential under-represented students    
  • Prepare and coordinate new student orientations for students every semester for the CalWORKs program
  • Assist with scheduling Counselor appointments     
  • Maintain documentation and records required in student files
  • Outreach to community-based organizations
  • Organize and maintain records for program evaluation, development and reports
  • Establish and maintain policies and procedures to monitor student progress through review of educational plans, updates and other student records necessary for student achievement
  • Develop and maintain systems and procedures for gathering data on CalWORKs students
  • Train and provide work direction to student assistants; assist with projects

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Computer skills including spreadsheet, data base and word processing; written and oral communication; ability to travel between campuses; and, ability to read and interpret complex legal and policy materials from federal, state and local level.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
The incumbent should possess a thorough knowledge of:
  • CalWORKs and related special programs    
  • College admission procedures    
  • Scholarship and financial aid opportunities    
  • Community organizations and agencies    
  • Computer software    
  • Social and psychological problems of economically and educationally disadvantaged individuals    
  • Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws    
  • District organization, operations, policies and objectives
  • Record keeping
  • Special program operating procedures
  • Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Effective oral and written communication

The incumbent should possess skills in:
  • Working effectively as a team member
  • Meeting schedules and timelines
  • Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
  • Computer use, including spreadsheet, data base and word processing    
  • Maintain documentation and records
  • Superior customer service
  • Maintaining documentation and records
  • Interpreting complex legal and policy materials from federal, state and local levels
  • Spreadsheet, data base, word processing and budgeting software
  • Handling multiple assignments simultaneously and set priorities based on customer needs
The incumbent should possess ability to:
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to carry out assignments
  • Provide and coordinate a variety of services and activities to assist CalWORKs students in their academic achievement and personal growth 
  • Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures    
  • Prepare reports, correspondence and related materials using appropriate computer software    
  • Travel between campuses    
  • Use tact, patience and courtesy    
  • Train and provide work direction to others    
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. A high school diploma or GED; AND    
  2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible special programs experience equivalent to the duties described above; AND   
  3. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff 

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SUBSTITUTIONS/NOTES
  • The professional experience requirement may be substituted with on-the-job training in a general clerical assistant classification on the basis of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience for every one (1) year of special program experience cited above
  • Two (2) years of college-level education may be substituted for two (2) years of the experience requirement, on a year-for-year basis.
  • Also acceptable is a Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience equivalent to the duties described under typical activities above.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.  

 

  • Environment:  Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with travel from site to site.  The incumbent must be able to work in a fast paced office environment with background noise and a high stress level. 
  • Physical:  Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and travel from site to site; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 20 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. 
  • Vision:  See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. 
  • Hearing:  Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT  

Initial salary placement for this position is from Step 1 to Step 3 depending on the amount of reasonably related experience. The job is a Classified position, Level 24, working full time, 40 hours per week, 12 months. The position serves District-Wide; applicants may be assigned to any district facility. The current work schedule: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday. Work hours are subject to change depending on department needs. 

 

A twelve-month probationary period must be successfully completed before the selected candidate is considered a permanent employee of the District. The District provides a contribution towards medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Vacation and sick leave are provided. PERS participation is required for retirement eligible employees. As a condition of employment candidates will be required to complete a live scan for fingerprint clearance and a Tuberculosis (TB) test/Tuberculosis Risk Assessment form developed by the State Department of Public Health. Candidates must have an insurable driver’s record. 

 

Mt. San Jacinto Community College will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Mt. San Jacinto Community College is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage. 


SALARY SCHEDULES  

APPLICATION PROCEDURES  

  1. Applications must be submitted through our online job board; creating a profile is required 

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  1. Please attach the following: 

  • a current resume  

  • transcripts of ALL college-level coursework (*see transcript tips below) 

  • certification, training, vocational, or related program(s) if applicable 

  • provide a list of professional references (include current or previous supervisors) 

  1. MSJC application must include details regarding how you satisfy the job requirements; including a statement of your philosophy regarding education and how you meet the qualifications (thoroughly answering supplemental questions "Personal Qualifications Statement" and “Diversity Statement” on the MSJC application is acceptable, or a separate document may be included in your submission) 


TIPS FOR APPLYING  

  • For positions that require education, transcript(s) must be attached to your application submission to verify completion of college-level coursework 

  • Carefully review the Application Procedures and Tips for Applying to ensure your submission meets the minimum qualifications  

  • If selected for an interview, a presentation and/or teaching demonstration may be required as a part of the interview process.  If applicable, presentation instructions will be included in the invitation to schedule a formal interview. 

  • The documents attached to your online application must satisfy the Minimum Qualifications listed for this job 

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  • If you are employed by the District, it is still the applicant’s responsibility to upload the required attachment(s) to each application submission.  The hiring committee does not have access to personnel files.  The hiring committee only has access to evaluate the documents included with your application submission.  You may contact HR to schedule an appointment to view your personnel file if you’d like access to the original transcript documents in your file.   

  • Your application may be marked as incomplete due to an error with your transcript(s). 

  • TRANSCRIPT TIPS: 

  • Only transcripts from an accredited college or university will be accepted  

  • Applicants must provide transcripts; which must include required authenticating factors: college/university seal, watermark, or official website footer, registrar signature, print or issue date, name of student, list of all coursework, degree conferral date, and degree major  

  • Transcripts copied and pasted from a website, blurry, unreadable or cut off will not be accepted 

  • Transcripts copied and pasted into a program where the text can easily be manipulated cannot be authenticated and are not accepted  

  • Electronic/digital transcripts sent by a college are typically official, certified, and restricted electronic documents; and therefore, it’s recommended to print and save this type of official transcript to a separate file before attaching to your online profile - otherwise we may be unable to open or view the attachment 

  • Foreign transcripts are not considered unless accompanied by an official United States clearing house evaluation report, see Foreign Transcript Tips 

  • If you attach documents that contain a personal photograph, it will be deleted from your submission 

  • If hired, you must submit official, unopened transcripts prior to employment commencement 

  • You must attach all the required documents before submitting your online application; otherwise it will be marked as incomplete 

  • If you receive notice that your application was marked as incomplete, you are welcome to reapply as long as the position is still open 

  • We do not accept documents submitted separate from the NEOED online application system 

  • Any documents you want considered as part of your application profile MUST be included at the time you apply through NEOED 

  • Hiring committees do not allow applicants to share documents during the formal interview (resume, portfolio, reference letters, etc.).  The only exception would be if there are documents explicitly related to instructions included in a demonstration or presentation task. 


SUBSTITUTION POLICY  

Substitutions for meeting the minimum qualifications are allowed for a majority of our job postings.  If substitutions are allowed, they will be listed under the Minimum Qualifications section of the job posting.  Substitutions are allowed for education and professional experience.  Substitutions will be processed as follows: 

Education: 

  • 24 semester units equates to one (1) year of college level course work; OR 

  • One (1) year of professional experience 

  • 48 semester units equates to two (2) years of college level course work; OR 

  • An Associate’s degree; OR 

  • Two (2) years of professional experience 

  • 96 semester units equates to four (4) years of college level course work; OR 

  • A Bachelor’s degree; OR 

  • Four (4) years of professional experience 

Professional Experience: 

  • One (1) year of professional experience equates to 24 semester units of college level course work 

  • Two (2) years of professional experience equates to 48 semester units of college level course work; OR 

  • An Associate’s degree 

  • Four (4) years of professional experience equates to 96 semester units of college level course work; OR 

  • A Bachelor’s degree 


THE COLLEGE

Mission: "Mt. San Jacinto College offers quality, accessible, equitable and innovative educational programs and services to students aspiring to achieve their academic, career and personal development goals.  We provide students a safe environment in which to pursue basic skills, career and general education pathways. Our programs lead to transfer, associate degrees and certificates, which meet workforce development needs in our diverse communities. Our commitment to learning and achievement empowers students to enrich our communities and participate meaningfully in today's complex world."    


Vision: Transforming Learners. Transforming Communities. Transforming Lives.    


Values Statement: We are students, employees and a community. We believe that the act of teaching and learning is vital to a thriving community that enriches and, at times, saves lives. We commit to opportunities that inspire the following values in ourselves:    


Excellence:  We challenge students by setting high standards for learning and critical thinking, which we model with action.  


Collaboration:  We believe the best results are achieved through communication and participation among students, employees, industry and the community we serve.  


Relationship:  We nurture a community built on positive interactions and a genuine concern for the welfare of others.  


Innovation: We cultivate a creative environment that promotes the development of new ideas for continuous quality improvement.  


Relevance: We create educational experiences that have meaningful applications in a local and global context, today and tomorrow.  


Access: We ensure equitable rights of all students by removing barriers to a quality education and promoting a network of support that improves learning opportunities.  


Leadership: We empower people throughout the community to support and facilitate positive change.  


Diversity: We respect and embrace the power of sharing our differences in thought, opinion, culture and background to optimize our collective strength.  


Integrity: We believe in being true to our core values by consistently demonstrating our character and an institutional commitment to do the right thing.  


THE COMMUNITY 

The area provides a diverse geography that includes recreational lakes, mountains, desert and wide-open spaces.  MSJC is located about 100 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 50 miles west of Palm Springs.  There is freeway access to ocean beaches, skiing and cultural offerings in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County. Weekend recreational opportunities are a few hours away in Las Vegas, Arizona and nearby mountain resorts.  Local theater productions and art galleries provide year-round entertainment, including the famous Ramona Festival and Pageant.    


GENERAL Applicants who need assistance in the application and/or hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department as soon as possible.  The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.    


The Board assures that all employees and applicants for employment will be provided equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status.  


Equal Opportunity Employer

Employer Website: www.msjc.edu 

 

TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE NOT COVERED BY THE DISTRICT 


In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to (951) 344-9524.   For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.    


E-VERIFY DISCLOSURE 

MSJC will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  Please access the links from the drop down menu at the top left of the job board web page for further details regarding the E-Verify program. 

  

BENEFITS DEPEND ON JOB CLASSIFICATION:

MSJC offers benefits to permanent, full-time and part-time employees.  Detailed information is provided during employee New Hire Benefits Orientation. 

To review the Benefits Summary, click here.

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