City and County of San Francisco

Under immediate supervision of professional guidance staff and Assistant Director, coordinates all guidance services provided by Student Service Center; conducts pre-screening interviews with students; administers initial guidance test and pre-GED tests, performs receptionist duties for the Center; and performs related duties as required.

This position is responsible for screening students seeking employment and educational counseling and recommending appropriate counseling or other assistance. The incumbent of this position must be able to deal effectively with the public, particularly young adults and have a thorough knowledge of resource information concerning opportunities and educational facilities.

1. Conducts pre-screening interviews with students; administers and scores initial guidance tests and assembles all data requested by professional counseling staff.

2. Schedules and reschedules guidance appointments between students and professional guidance staff; maintains guidance files for each student.

3. Provides guidance and educational information to adults visiting or telephoning the Student Service Center.

4. Performs receptionist duties for the Center.

5. Prepares the office for daily use by students and staff.

6. Attends meetings; keep time-rolls and prepares monthly summary reports.

Requires knowledge of: the principles, practices and routine procedures in a guidance office; testing criteria and methods.

Requires ability to: establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with counselors, students and other departmental personnel and outside agencies.

Note: This class is exempt from examination under provision of Charter Section 8.300 (a)(2).

Completion of high school, supplemented by at least three years of progressively responsible inservice training preferably in paraprofessional guidance or social service.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.