Peer Support Specialist - Extra-Help Peer Support Specialist
County of Merced
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Extra-Help Student Intern
County of Merced
DPW - Roads
Location
Merced, California, 95340
Salary
$16.90 - $21
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is a part-time student internship in the County of Merced's Public Works Roads Division, where you'll help at the front desk by answering questions from the public, entering data, handling paperwork, and providing general office support.
It's ideal for students or young people gaining entry-level experience in administrative work, especially those from foster care, homeless backgrounds, or who have been incarcerated, who get hiring priority.
The role involves up to 25 hours a week without benefits and focuses on keeping things organized and efficient in a government office.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a student (implied for student intern role)
- Proficiency in operating personal computers and office equipment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Strong professional communication skills in person, phone, and email
- Ability to analyze data, follow procedures, and handle multiple tasks with deadlines
- Capacity to maintain confidentiality and adapt to changing work demands
- Eligibility priority for former foster youth, homeless youth, or formerly incarcerated youth with documentation
Full Job Description
Please note: Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.This position will provide front counter support in the Department of Public Works Roads Division.
Duties:
- Assist the public in person or by telephone and obtain information to take appropriate action.
- Perform data entry.
- Review forms and submitted materials for basic compliance and completion before processing.
- Record maintenance.
- Screen and distribute incoming mail.
- Scanning.
- Filing.
- Compose letters and other correspondence ensuring the information is complete, accurate, and consistent with forms, procedures, and regulations.
- Obtain and relate information related to department programs and records.
- Maintain some accounting records and logs in accordance with prescribed procedures and regulations.
- Provide office support for Division staff.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Ability to communicate professionally in person, over the phone, and through email communications.
- Ability to analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
- Ability to complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
- Must be able to perform job assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
- Must be able to adjust to unexpected changes in work demand to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
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