STUDENT ASSISTANT

About the role

The State of California is seeking a Student Assistant-Recreation Therapy Intern at Patton State Hospital. This is a temporary, intermittent appointment for 16 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Supervised by a NCTRC certified Recreation Therapist
• Works under the administrative supervision of the Program Assistant
• Under the general lead and clinical direction of the Recreation Therapy Intern Coordinators and the Chief of Rehabilitation Therapy Services
• Works under the supervision of a NCTRC certified Recreation Therapist
• Works under the administrative supervision of the Program Assistant
• Under the general lead and clinical direction of the Recreation Therapy Intern Coordinators and the Chief of Rehabilitation Therapy Services

Requirements

• Academically eligible for a Recreation Therapy internship based upon their university and National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification standards
• Basic knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of Recreation Therapy services
• Basic knowledge of the process of restoration, maintenance and development of capabilities
• Basic knowledge of the principles of mental health education
• Knowledge of the scope and activities of private and public health and welfare agencies
• Characteristics of mental, emotional, physical, and developmental disorders
• Current trends in mental health, public health and public welfare
• Federal and state programs in these fields

Qualifications

• Ability to utilize and effectively apply required knowledge
• Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted in the workplace
• Able to secure accurate clinical data and record such data systematically
• Compose clear, accurate and concise reports
• Interpret statistical data
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action
• Communicate effectively

Skills

• Ability to utilize and effectively apply required knowledge
• Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted in the workplace
• Able to secure accurate clinical data and record such data systematically
• Compose clear, accurate and concise reports
• Interpret statistical data
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action
• Communicate effectively

Benefits

No health, dental, or vision benefits are provided for persons in this classification.

Pay

• $3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A Hourly Salary range
• $18.27 - $24.62
• $3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B Hourly Salary range
• $18.27 - $24.62
• $3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D Hourly Salary range
• $18.27 - $24.62

Schedule

Temporary (16 weeks), Intermittent appointments.

Who May Apply

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.