Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you between the ages of 15 - 25 and currently enrolled in college? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth? Then the Youth Employment Program (YEOP) may be for you! We are seeking individuals that are self-driven, creative, and are interested in working with youth. The ideal candidate would have a passion for helping other youth achieve their educational and occupational goals. You will work collaboratively, dependently, as well as with a diverse and talented group of student assistants, mentors and managers.

Applicants must meet YEOP eligibility criteria, be attending school, with a minimum of at least 6 semester units or 8 quarter units.  Position exists in Victorville, but may be required to work in other San Bernardino County Region offices, including Rancho Cucamonga and San Bernardino.

This position may work up to 1,500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period. The Employment Development Department (EDD) offers flexible scheduling during operating hours designed with your educational success in mind. EDD operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants applying for this position must meet YEOP eligibility criteria, be currently enrolled and attending high school, college, or other post-secondary education. Those with limited or no work experience are encouraged to apply.

Per the Governor's Office of California, the Employment Development Department is considered an essential department.  This position required local in-person workload, though some telework may be available.  This position's office follows the recommended safety guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Center of Disease Control (CDC).

Positions exist in Victorville, CA   ARU 039

If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the “Hiring Unit Contact” listed below under Contact Information.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Travel may be required.

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
• Students in this position may work up to 1,500 hours in a 12 consecutive month period.
• Students must have the ability to read and write at a level necessary to document activities.

Students who are  Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP)eligible must be between the ages of 15 and 25 and currently enrolled at an accredited college or university may apply for this position. Copies of your transcript(s) will be required prior to employment and after completion of each semester thereafter.

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:

• Computer knowledge preferred
• Willingness to learn
• Enthusiasm for helping others
• Team Player
• Friendly
• Dependable
• Customer Service
• Ability to work independently or in a group
• Presentation Skills

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Background Investigation Requirement

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey:  EDD Recruitment Survey

Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at 

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.
• School Transcripts
• Other - Must provide proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in, an accredited college or university program.
• Other - Please complete all five sections of the the DE 8437 - Youth Employment Opportunity Program Specialist Employment Assessment and submit with your STD 678 - State of California application. - DE-8437

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Local area, Remote job, Trial period, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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