STUDENT ASSISTANT

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, is seeking Student Assistant positions. You will provide clerical support and customer service to staff and the public under supervision, assisting with day-to-day office tasks.

Duties include preparing documents, data entry into databases, word processing, filing, mailing, scanning, and supporting special projects.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in college curriculum required.
• Copy of official transcript and proof of enrollment must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service for staff and customers in person and by phone.
• Prepare and maintain general documents.
• Handle confidential information according to policies and procedures.
• Keep accurate records and ensure data entry into databases.
• Perform general office tasks (word processing, filing, mailing, copying, scanning).
• Assist with special projects or technical duties as needed.
• Maintain awareness of safety concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Word processing

Filing

General office assistance

Education

Enrollment in college

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Student Assistant-Hospital Wide-Metropolitan State Hospital-26-Various

Classification: STUDENT ASSISTANT

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-527963
• Position #(s): 487-480-4870-XXX
• Working Title: Student Assistant-Hospital Wide-Metropolitan State Hospital-26-Various
• Classification: STUDENT ASSISTANT
• Salary ranges:
  • $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
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Los Angeles County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Student Assistant
• Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

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

Job Description and Duties

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL - Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County.

*IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY*

Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan has various Student Assistant (SA) vacancies. Under close supervision of the Department Manager/Supervisor or designee and in a learning capacity, the SA provides clerical support. The SA is responsible for assisting by providing customer service to members of the public and hospital personnel; assists with the day-to-day clerical functions of the organization.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide quality customer service for all staff and customers via the telephone and in person
• Prepare and maintain general documents
• Handle confidential information according to policies and procedures
• Keep accurate records and ensure accurate data entry into databases
• Perform general office assistance (word processing, filing, mailing, copying, scanning)
• Assist with other special projects or technical duties as needed
• Maintain an awareness of safety concerns

Employment is based on enrollment in a college curriculum and is restricted to students who are admitted for enrollment in a curriculum that will prepare them to attain the objectives of the organization where they are/will be employed.

• Students will be required to provide a copy of their official college/university transcript and proof of enrollment (registration) in college.

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov