Job Description
Student Assistant Department of Developmental Services•Porterville Developmental Center
JC-520164
•Student Assistant
STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,167.00•$4,268.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date:
6/12/2026 Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Positions exist in the Coordinator of Volunteer Services at Porterville Developmental Center. Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Volunteer Services, performs unskilled or semi-skilled work in Volunteer Services such as: prepares and operates the coffee cart which includes preparing and serving coffee, pastries, bagels, fresh fruit, cereals etc.; prepares and operates the snack counter which includes preparing and serving a variety of snacks; assists with client events; operates dishwashing machines; cleans and maintains utensils, equipment and work areas; loads, transports, stores and delivers food, supplies and equipment; monitors and records temperatures on refrigerator gauges and to do other related work. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formally incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking 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. This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only. Please tell us how you heard about us (click on link below). https:
//forms.office.com/g/Em8dGRc5Mt You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during physically, mentally, and emotionally stressful and emergency situations encountered on the job without endangering their own health and well-being or that of their fellow employees', clients, or the public. Must have full range of body motion and be able to lift, push, and pull. Corrected vision must be to normal range. Manual finger dexterity/hand-eye coordination required. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Involves frequent heavy lifting up to 50 pounds maximum, often combined with pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, grabbing, carrying, kneeling, twisting, and reaching at or above shoulder level; includes bending and twisting. Includes sitting, standing and walking most of the time, with, or working on, irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposed to varying temperatures, and loud noises. Work areas include industrial food service equipment. Works around wet surfaces. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, pesticides and cleaning chemicals. Required to work under stressful conditions at times. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
STUDENT ASSISTANT
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Job Code #: JC-520164
Position #(s): 472-200-4870-901
Working Title:
Student Assistant
Classification:
STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,167.00•$4,268.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions:
4
Work Location:
Tulare County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Student Assistant
Facility:
Porterville Developmental Center Department Information The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Contact Information for Porterville Developmental Center is: Porterville Developmental Center
HR/Recruitment and Exams
P.O. Box 2000
Porterville, CA 93258
(559) 782-2087 or (559) 782-2322 or (559) 782-2599
Contact Evangelina Valle, Laura Medina Jimenez, or Monica Rodriguez for information specific to the essential functions of the position only.
Special Requirements Selected candidates are subject to special requirements. This position is required to complete a medical evaluation. Electronic application submission is highly encouraged. Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) and a copy of transcripts and/or class schedule as proof of enrollment in a college or university by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with "see resume" are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE:
All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov. See agencies that provide foreign transcript evaluations by clicking on either of these links: NACES | Credentials Evaluations Provided by NACES Members or Evaluation Service Providers•Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. (aice-eval.org) Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date:
6/12/2026