Location: Elk Grove,CA, USA
Job Description and Duties
Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months, or become permanent.
Employees who are employed at HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON (HDSP) for 12 consecutive qualifying pay periods will receive an annual $2600 recruitment and retention bonus.
Under the supervision of the Supervising Dentist, Correctional Facility (CF), and/or Supervising Dental Assistant, CF, and the clinical direction of the Dentist, CF, the Dental Assistant, CF performs supportive dental procedures under the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Dental Board of California Dental Practice Act, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Inmate Dental Services Program (IDSP) policies and procedures. The Dental Assistant, CF assists in the related work of a dental office, maintains order and supervises the conduct of inmates and directs their duties, and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.
Minimum Qualifications:
One (1) year of experience as a dental assistant (Training in a school for dental assistants may be substituted for the required experience, on the basis of three months of training being equivalent to six months of experience).
This advertisement is for a(n) Dental Assistant, Correctional Facility position(s) at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) in Susanville, CA located in Lassen County.
Please indicate JC-443514 and position number 934-###-####-XXX on your application.
Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
To obtain list eligibility for the CLASSIFICATION, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:
CalCareers
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
* DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Additional Documents
* Job Application Package Checklist
* Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-443514
Position #(s):
934-###-####-XXX
Working Title:
Dental Assistant, Correctional Facility - High Desert State Prison
Classification:
DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
$3,914.00 - $4,900.00 S
$4,637.00 - $5,804.00 T
$5,783.00 - $7,240.00 U
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Lassen County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility:
High Desert State Prison
Department Information
High Deset State Prison (HDSP) is located approximately 96 miles west of Reno, NV among the historical Sierra Nevada mountains and just miles from pristine lakes, rivers, hiking trails, and Lassen National Volcanic Park. HDSP's mission is to provide constitutional medical, dental, and mental health care in a timely, safe, and efficient manner, while addressing preventative health services, chronic disease management, and public health issues, to reduce unnecessary morbidity and mortality, and protect public health by providing patients timely access to safe, efficient, medical care and coordinate the delivery of medical care with mental health, dental, and disability programs.
Vision:
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission:
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
Commitment to California Model:
CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.
Department Website:
Special Requirements
* 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.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at:
NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
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: 11/4/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Regional Human Resources-Northern
Attn: Michelle Cain
Regional Human Resources - Northern
PO Box 588500, D1, Personnel
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California Correctional Health Care Services
High Desert State Prison
Sara Williams
High Desert State Prison - CCHCS
475-750 Rice Canyon Road
Susanville, CA 96130
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
* Other -
Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If you are not using education to meet minimum qualifications, you may bypass this requirement.
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.
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:
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website:
and the CalPERS website:
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at:
www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at:
This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sara Williams
(530) ###-#### ext: 5625
...@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
CCHCS EEO OFFICE
(916) ###-####
...@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-###-#### (TTY), 1-800-###-#### (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information
Priority consideration will be given to Reemployment, Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), and Surplus candidates.
All methods of appointments may be considered.
CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) and resume through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov. Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.
Paper App (If unable to submit an electronic application): To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) and resume, along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above.
PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250. Possession of MQs for list eligible applicants will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant's name withheld from the eligibility list.
This advertisement may be used for other LIMITED TERM FULL TIME vacancies that may occur at this location during the life of this recruitment.
Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678
It is up to the hiring authority to accept Training and Development (T&D) assignments. If you are interested in a T&D assignment, you are not required to meet MQs; however, you must indicate T&D as your eligibility when applying.
The term VAR and/or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.