CSB Evening (PM) Counselor (Full-Time)

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Evening Supervising Counselor at the California School for the Blind, the Evening Counselor is responsible for providing support and responsibilities to students that live in the dorm, which include but not limited to: Student daily living skills, activities, parent communication and safety drills. The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to walking up to two miles per day, bending, stooping, squatting, standing for up to one hour, lift up to 50 pounds, drag up to 50 pounds, raising arms over head, support weight, climbing, grasping, typing and report writing, balancing, kneeling and sitting for up to four hours continuously.

(In addition to the below duties, Evening Counselors are responsible for the accountability, safety and security of students assigned them 100% of the time.)

** This position has a Pay Differential 85 - Evening-Shift Differential Pay (Prorated). The pay differential is not included in the salary listed below. **

** This position has a Pay Differential 257 - Recruitment and Retention Pay of 10% of the base salary. The pay differential is not included in the salary listed below. **

** Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. The pay reduction is not included in the salary listed below. **

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Working Conditions

• Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
• Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance.

Upon acceptance of an official, written, formal offer, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.

Special Requirements

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted:

1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety. Resume does not substitute for completion of STD 678.

Submitting a resume will not be accepted in completing the State of California Employment Application (STD 678).

2. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please make sure that the SOQ question has been answered.

Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:

- With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.

Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included.

3. Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position:
Exam Bulletin - Counselor, CSB

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department.

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:

• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability;
• Possess basic reading, writing and mathematics skills;

• Proficient typing skills and computer skills;

• Attentive to detail and problem-solving skills;

• Ability to multi-task and determine priorities independently;

• Patience;

• Possess good communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team member;

• Self-motivated; flexible; and able to work independently and with a team;

• Initiative, professionalism and good judgment.

Applicant should have the ability to work independently and with a team in a well-organized manner and adhere to all applicable State laws and regulations.

Benefits

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

CSB is two blocks away form the Fremont Bart Station and there is free parking available on CSB's campus.

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:

  - With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how yo ur professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.

  Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included.