Job Description

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. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

The Student Assistant (SA) will provide assistance with the monthly fund reconciliations and perform monthly expenditure and revenue reconciliations; and assist with data entry and other activities including duplicating, sorting, and assembling documents for compiling year-end fund statement packages. The SA will assist with the preparation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) training packets and other clerical tasks associated with year-end GAAP accrual process.

Have questions and/or need assistance?

Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

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 .

Working Conditions

The incumbent will work in a professional office setting stationed at DHCS’s headquarter. Headquarters is in historic Midtown Sacramento located in a multi-story building directly across the street from the beautiful Rose Garden located in Capitol Park.  The location is conveniently located near plenty of access to public transportation/parking and close to several excellent restaurants

Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps

If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the  Student Assistant - CalHR .  See the Minimum Requirements section above.
2. Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
3. Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.

Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DHCS additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application.  Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, double-spaced and using 12-point font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.

1. Describe how your education and work experience make you qualified for this position.  Provide specific examples demonstrating how your skills and knowledge will allow you to be successful for this specific position.

Interested candidates must meet educational requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to reason logically.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the of course work.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Visio, and Outlook) and Adobe.

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

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

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• 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 .

provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: SurveyMonkey link . This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Joining the FMD team will open the door to diverse learning opportunities. If you would like to be a part of a tight, cohesive team that thinks on its feet and is always open to learning something new, then this opportunity may be for you!

Telework and Salary Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in-person and site-based a minimum of two days per week. 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.

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 Ave, Sacramento, California 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. Student Assistants may not exceed 1,500 hours of work within 12 months from their first date of employment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Refer to the Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section for instructions.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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