Student Internship Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITION The Dept. of Public Social Services Self Sufficiency Division is seeking 5 paid student interns.

This opportunity will provide the intern with experience in supporting social workers and community service staff in assisting individuals and families who need social, emotional, or financial support. The role will provide hands-on experience in client advocacy, community engagement, and social service program operations while working under the supervision of experienced professionals. The in-person student internship position offers a flexible work week consisting of approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility granted around academic obligations.

The selected candidate can anticipate the internship to be one year in length. The Temporary Assistant - Professional Student Intern class consists of current high school students with a valid work permit, undergraduates, graduates, doctoral students, or recent graduates with a major study area directed towards a specific profession and departmental assignments. Incumbents are employed by County of Riverside departments and are provided in-service training through participation in the actual duties and responsibilities assigned to professional employees.

Participants will gain an understanding of the application of concepts and methodologies of the department to which they are assigned. A partial list of typical professions that Temporary Assistant - Professional Student Interns may participate in includes information technology, engineering, accounting, administration, law, human resources, planning, probation, and social work. Internship opportunities may be available at any time and will be contingent upon department availability.

Incumbents within the Temporary Assistant - Professional Student Intern classification are distinguished from regular County employees in that their employment is temporary, exempt from the County merit system, Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) as well as most County-provided employee benefits, and serve in an "At-Will" status. As such, the incumbent may be terminated from service at any time, without notice, cause, or rights of appeal. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Under supervision, assists and participates in the work performed by employees of a specific profession; through participation, receives supervised work experience in a specific professional vocation; and performs other related duties as required.

Assist with case documentation, community outreach, and connecting clients with available resources such as housing assistance, food programs, healthcare, and counseling services May conduct interviews while maintaining confidential records Assist with program coordination Participate in community events Assist with organizing support services for vulnerable populations MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.5 GPA required. Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of application. Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor's degree program (Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior) or preparing to transfer to a Bachelor's program during the duration of the internship

Recent college graduates are also eligible to intern for up to one year following their graduation date. Areas of Study: Psychology, Sociology or other Behavioral Sciences, Public or Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Studies or similar. Minimum Qualifications: Organizational and Communications skills Problem solving Analytical Technical Critical Thinking Adaptability Attention to detail Time management All applicants are required to include a resume and most recent unofficial/official transcript.

Document(s) must be uploaded as attachments at time of application to be considered. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION What's Next. This recruitment is open to all applicants currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university or who have recently graduated within the past twelve months. No late applications will be permitted and changes or alterations cannot be accepted

Resumes that include job descriptions and duties copied from the job classification will not be considered. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. General Information For more information, please contact Hayden Quezada at haquezada@rivco.org. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627

________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service.

For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s)

A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above

For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc

(AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration.

Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted.

Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting.

Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.