Program Assistant - Program 3

If you are not a current state employee working in this classification you must take the exam to be placed on the eligibility list. Please take the exam by clicking the link here : CalCareers

DSH-Napa has a vacancy for a permanent, full time Program Assistant in Program 3. Candidates should be energetic, self-initiators, and able to establish strong positive relationships with staff at multiple levels and across multiple departments

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required :

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application
• Duties performed and Supervisor's name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678. - Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678.

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

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-502855

Position #(s) : 480-030-8102-001

Working Title :

Program Assistant - Program 3

Classification :

PROGRAM ASSISTANT (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY) $9,274.00 - $10,796.00 R

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions : Work Location :

Napa County

Telework : In Office

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Facility :

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website :

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 : 1 / 7 / 2026

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.

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 :

Department of State Hospitals

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Attn : HR Hiring Unit - Wilkins Cottage

2100 Napa / Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :

Department of State Hospitals

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

HR Hiring Unit - Wilkins Cottage

2100 Napa / Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

07 : 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 :

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 :

Knowledge of : Principles and methods of health care, rehabilitation, education, and psychiatric treatment as related to the care and treatment of forensic clients, patients, or inmates; principles for maximizing the physical, cognitive, and social development of forensic clients, patients, or inmates; specific expertise related to program content; principles, procedures, and techniques of administering a multidisciplinary patient treatment program; principles and practices of personnel management and effective supervision; State and Federal laws and rules pertaining to developmental center or State hospital administration; principles and practices of community organization for developmentally or mentally disabled; developmental center / hospital organization, management, and procedures; research methods and techniques; principles and methods of training treatment personnel; a manager's role in equal employment opportunities.

Ability to : Assist with the planning and coordination of a program that provides care and treatment and maximizes the development of patients; direct research projects; analyze complex problems and take appropriate action; assist with the administration of a multidisciplinary patient treatment program; integrate the program with the overall functions of the developmental center / hospital; communicate effectively; work independently in identifying the need for and developing proposed changes in program practices and procedures.

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website :

Human Resources Contact :

Diana Prasad

(999) 999-9999

Diana.Prasad@dsh.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 :

Tiffani Emerson Morris

(707) 312-6255

Tiffani.EmersonMorris@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.

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.