School-Based Services Student Assistant (Hybrid Option)

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Hybrid work option

Job summary

California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) seeks a School-Based Services Student Assistant (Hybrid Option) to support SMAA funding claims for LEAs and to process a variety of documents with accuracy. The role requires strong computer skills and familiarity with Excel, Access and Word.

The position is part-time with a telework-friendly hybrid arrangement in Sacramento County, offering pathways for multiple hires and instructional documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be a Student Assistant as indicated in the posting.
• Proficiency with personal computers and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to claim SMAA funds.
• Process complex documents and maintain organized file systems.
• Utilize Excel, Access and Word to support program administration.

Skills

Typing

Microsoft Office

Excel

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

Work Location: Sacramento County

Job Description And Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role.

About this Role

Under close supervision of the Supervisor I, the incumbent performs research, analysis, review, and correspondence tasks necessary to enable Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to claim for available federal funds for School-Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (SMAA) through Local Education Consortias (LECs). Participants of the SMAA Program are eligible to receive federal reimbursement for providing administrative activities to Medi-Cal eligible students. This position will serve as support staff processing a variety of complex documents and, as such, requires both efficient typing protocol and proficiency in the use of personal computers/office equipment, and the Microsoft Office Suite, most importantly Excel, Access and Word. The chosen candidate must exercise a high degree of initiative, pay special attention to performing assigned duties, and maintain an environment of organization.

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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.

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

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Minimum Requirements

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530731

Position #(s): 805-785-4870-XXX

Working Title: School-Based Services Student Assistant (Hybrid Option)

Classification: STUDENT ASSISTANT

• $3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A
• $3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B
• $3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C

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

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Student Assistant

Department Information

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom.

Benefits

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Alyssa Antuna
[phone]
[e-mail]

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:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

Telework and Salary Information

This position is currently eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position is 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95814.

Please note, the salary posted reflects a full-time schedule; however, this position is part-time. If selected, the team member will be compensated hourly based on actual hours worked. The anticipated schedule is approximately (20-30) hours per week. Student Assistants may not exceed 1,500 hours of work within 12 months from their first date of employment.

Salary: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

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.