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Job Posting:Program Assistant (Mental Disabilities-Safety) - Program I - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-378

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JC-530676 - Program Assistant (Mental Disabilities-Safety) - Program I - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-378
PROGRAM ASSISTANT (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY)

$9,274.00 - $10,796.00 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: 9/12/2026

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk.

DSH-Metropolitan is now accepting applications for a Permanent, Full-time Program Assistant position in Program I.

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Program Assistant will assist in managing program operations. Responsibilities delegated by the Program Director include but are not limited to: performance improvement projects, treatment programming for patients, environmental inspections, incident management and risk management tasks, research tasks, evaluating training needs and making recommendations to the Program Director, providing coverage in the event of the Program Director's absence.

Candidates should be highly motivated, possess the ability to self-initiate and work independently, demonstrate strong leadership skills, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, have strong attention to detail, work effectively and efficiently with others, have proficient computer skills, and contribute actively to operational needsand the delivery of patient care services. Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift to meet the needs of the facility .

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROGRAM ASSISTANT (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY)

Program Assistant (Mental Disabilities-Safety) - Program I - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-378

Classification:

$9,274.00 - $10,796.00R

PROGRAM ASSISTANT (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY) $9,274.00 - $10,796.00R New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

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).

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligiblelist.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

*Multiple eateries within walking distance

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

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

Human Resources Contact:

HR-Selection Services Unit

(562) 521-1814

MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.