SPEC:  YOUTH AID
                             CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD

                                                 SPECIFICATION


                                                       Schematic Code:  PB50
                                                       Class Code:      9991
                                                       Established:     5/2/68
                                                       Revised:         5/21/69
                                                       Title Changed:   5/21/69


                                        YOUTH AID


                                        DEFINITION

           Under  close  supervision, during summer months or on a part-time or
           intermittent basis  during  the  school year in positions consistent
           with continued school attendance,  to  perform  a  variety  of tasks
           which require limited or no work experience; and to do other related
           work.


                                      TYPICAL TASKS

           Performs a variety of tasks considered to be the least difficult for
           a  variety of jobs requiring limited or no work experience; performs
           routine  tasks  and  assists other State employees in one or more of
           the  following activities:  clerical,  manual  labor,  storekeeping,
           reception  and  telephone  answering,  food service and preparation,
           nonmedical  patient care, office equipment  operation,  and  grounds
           maintenance.


                                  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

           Work Permit:   Applicants  under  18  years  of  age must possess an
           appropriate work permit required by the California  State  Education
           Code.


                                 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

           Ability to:  Follow simple oral directions; work cooperatively  with
           others;  perform  tasks  appropriate  for  specific  jobs  to  which
           assigned.


                             SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

           Willingness  to  perform  a  variety  of manual or clerical tasks; a
           desire to develop job skills and proper  work  habits  through  work
           experience.