Student Intern- Behavioral Health (Temporary)

SAN-Benito-Count; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Benito is seeking a temporary, extra-help employee to assist in Behavioral Health Department projects, planning and coordination with technical input. Position limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year, not benefit eligible, with tasks ranging from data gathering to public liaison.

Roles emphasize learning through practical work experience, with education commensurate to the assignment and a California driver’s license. Office and field duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Education commensurate to work assignment; no experience required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License.
• Enrollment in school with a minimum of nine units when in session, or similar internship program.

Responsibilities

• Work with county staff to plan, coordinate and implement assigned projects; establish timelines and contingency plans.
• Provide technical input to projects using education and trained knowledge.
• Perform office and fieldwork assisting professional, technical and clerical staff.
• May liaison with other government agencies and represent the department to the public.
• Prepare reports, gather information and respond to requests; maintain records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proper English usage

Office software

Computer literacy

Tools

Word processing software

General office equipment

Job description

This is a temporary, extra-help position limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year with no benefits.

DEFINITION

Under the direct supervision within the framework of well-defined policies and procedures, assists in the planning, organization, coordination and implementation of the program or projects as assigned. To provide technical input towards accomplishing project goals as requested. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will, temporary position assigned to the Behavioral Health Department. Incumbents are restricted to extra help, non-benefited employment status. The purpose of this classification is to provide practical and meaningful work experience related to the student's field of study. County employment should provide the student with exposure to a specific field as a potential or chosen career area, or provide an opportunity for field training for students in professional disciplines who are candidates or graduation, licensing or advanced degrees. Normally, employment will be during breaks in the school year or employment during the school year as part of an internship, work experience or other program sponsored by an accredited educational institution. Limited to 1000 hours per fiscal year. Incumbents report to the Department Head or designee. This is not a supervisory position.

Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.

Duties vary in nature according to the department assigned.

• Works with county staff to plan, coordinate and implement assigned projects; including assisting in establishing project timelines, creation of project work, safety and contingency plans
• Provide technical input to project utilizing knowledge and experience gained through education process.
• Performs office and fieldwork assisting the professional, technical and clerical positions for the department hired.
• May act as liaison to other governmental agencies and represent the department in providing information to the public, business and other interested groups.
• Prepares reports, gathers information, provides information to County staff and the public.
• Responds to customer/public requests, prepares correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be.

Training and Experience:

Education commensurate to work assignment. No experience required.

Special Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License.

Requires enrollment when school is in session with a minimum of nine (9) units, unless otherwise specifically provided for in an college/university's student internship contract. If not currently attending college/university, must be hired/assigned for the purposes of obtaining the skills necessary to meet the qualifications of a professional position within the field and must be no later than two years past graduation from a college/university with major coursework related to the field in which position would be assigned.

Knowledge of:

Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic math skills.

Ability to:

Operate modern office equipment and work with various software applications; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; learn and perform a variety of administrative, office, and general support work with minimal guidance and supervision; read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and regulations; follow oral and written directions; type or use word processing software at an acceptable speed to meet production requirements; gather and organize data and information; maintain and update records and reports; learn to operate a computer and use department software in the performance of assigned work; deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the work area where assigned.

Training and Experience:

Education commensurate to work assignment. No experience required.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. Work is performed in an office environment; may require off-site fieldwork, depending on the nature of the departments’ business; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of San Benito assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.