Supervising Dental Assistant, CF - California State Prison, Corcoran (COR)

Department InformationVisionWe enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.MissionTo 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.CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communitiesCDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We aredetermined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employeesfrom a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud tofoster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.This advertisement is for (a/an) Supervising Dental Assistant position(s) located at California State Prison, Corcoran (COR) in Corcoran, Kings County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 084-214-9255- 001.Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careersJob Description And DutiesEffective 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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 , and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.Under the direct supervision of the Supervising Dentist (SD), Correctional Facility (CF) and the clinical direction of the treating Dentist (DDS), CF, the Supervising Dental Assistant (SDA), CF provides supervision, support, training, and leadership to the Dental Assistants (DA), CF. The SDA, CF supervises, plans, and directs the duties and overall responsibilities of the DA, CF at an institution and adheres to Health Care Department Operations Manual (HCDOM), and State and/or federal regulations. Minimum Qualifications:Two years of experience as a dental assistant. (Training in a school for dental assistants may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of six months of training being equal to twelve months of experience.) and Possession of a current license as a Registered Dental Assistant in California. (Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination, but must secure the required license before they will be considered eligible for appointment.) Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.