Temporary Program Specialist II

Temporary Program Specialist II Riverside, CA Job Details Temporary $68,197.58 - $92,306.25 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Qualifications Legislative analysis Computer operation Bachelor's degree in counseling Report writing Government policy analysis Collaborating with government agencies Bachelor's degree in social science Research Complaint handling Mid-level Social Sciences Driver's License Supervising experience Policy & process development Child protective services Bachelor's degree Driving Counseling Legislation Human Services 1 year Bachelor's degree in human services Full Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary Program Specialist II for the Housing and Workforce Solutions Department in Riverside. The ideal candidate will have strong casework experience in a social services setting and demonstrate the ability to effectively support vulnerable populations. Experience working with at-risk or homeless youth and assisting individuals in securing housing or supportive services is highly desirable. This is a field-intensive position requiring travel throughout Riverside County. Frequent driving and walking are essential functions of this role. Meet the Team! The County of Riverside's Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department is a dedicated group that prioritizes delivering services to the County's most vulnerable populations. Through helpful interventions that meet our county's housing and workforce related needs, HWS is promoting prosperous neighborhoods and healthy communities. Can you see yourself here? About TAP The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis. Click here to learn more about

TAP :

https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap

TAP Benefits:

https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf (Download PDF reader)

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Analyze new and revised legislation which govern social services and/or child support programs to determine impact upon operations; analyze existing operations and procedures within an assigned area. Conduct studies and make recommendations for procedural or organizational changes including staffing requirements and costs; plan and coordinate the implementation of program changes with systems (EDP) and other departmental areas.

Oversee general complaint function:

investigate complaints involving various social services and child support programs. Develop and review departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal legislation, regulations, and directives. Compose, organize, and revise departmental policy and procedure manuals; may plan and coordinate the development of new and revised programs, contracts, and interagency agreements with department staff, other County departments, and community agencies. Act as a technical expert or resource person to department staff and other interested individuals regarding social services and/or child support program policies, and procedures. Research, analyze, and prepare recommendations regarding special projects assigned by the Director of Public Social Services, Director of Child Support Services, or other administrative staff. Compose selected correspondence, reports, and directives for use by the Director and designated staff members in public hearings and meetings with state officials. Correspond with and act as a department liaison with various state agencies and departments; may serve as a department representative on various social services assistance committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPTION I

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling, or a closely related field. Additional caseworker experience in the program for which the position is being filled may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience for 30 semester or 45 quarter units of college level coursework.

Experience:

One year of lead or supervisory caseworker experience in the program for which the position is being filled.

OPTION II

Experience:

One year of experience comparable to a Program Specialist I in a Department of Social Services.

Knowledge of:

Principles, philosophies, and operations of social services and/or child support programs; the federal, state, and local social services and/or child support programs and their supporting legislation; available sources of social services rules and regulations; principles of organization, planning, research and analysis.

Ability to:

Interpret new and revised regulations and project possible and/or probable impacts to the department; develop, revise, and implement departmental operating policies and procedures; define organizational, procedural, and resource allocation problems; collect, organize, and evaluate pertinent data, define and validate conclusions, identify alternative solutions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; may perform mathematical and statistical computations required for cost analysis, reports, and record keeping; prepare clear, concise, and complete reports, correspondence, directives, and manuals; speak effectively in groups and individual situations; establish and maintain effective line of communication and working relationships at all organizational levels; give and follow oral and written instructions; work in the presence of changing priorities and tight time schedules; operate a microcomputer and use a variety of applications software packages.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements License:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required for some positions in this classification. What's Next? Open to All Applicants This recruitment is open to all applicants. For questions regarding this recruitment Please contact Cindy Mendez at 951-955-3528 or at For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response. ________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.