Community Program Specialist I



Community Program Specialist I

Salary

$61,799.77 - $70,816.32 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

25-74151-01

Department

Housing and Workforce Solutions

Division

Local Initiative Admin DCA

Opening Date

04/09/2025

Closing Date

4/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

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The County of Riverside’s Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department is seeking to fill multiple Community Program Specialist I, positions for their Community Action Partnership (CAP) Division located in Riverside, CA. Some positions may travel throughout the County of Riverside.


At this time the position will be filling two subdivision units that will consist of the following information below. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the department.

Position Summary 1We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Customer Service Representative Support Coordinator with strong project management and case management experience to oversee customer service operations across multiple remote sites. This role will involve coordinating processes, policies, and procedures for customer service teams, establishing effective communication channels between satellite locations and the main office, and fostering a data-driven culture. The ideal candidate will excel in project management, ensuring that data is collected, reported, and acted upon in a structured manner, while troubleshooting and resolving operational issues to improve service delivery. Under general supervision, this position will develop and implement plans to empower teams, improve efficiency, and enhance team performance.

Position Summary 2: The Customer Service Representative Support Coordinator will play a key role in managing and supporting remote customer service teams. This position requires a generalist with a strong focus on project management, case management, and process improvement. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, leading daily huddles, and ensuring teams follow through with tasks and actions. With a focus on consistency, relationship-building, and communication, this role is critical in helping teams become more data-driven, remove barriers, and continuously improve customer service operations. The role also involves developing and implementing public program and awareness plans to address community issues, while empowering individuals to improve their quality of life or become self-sufficient. Travel to remote sites is required to support and mentor teams in adopting best practices.

A competitive candidate will have strong project management, troubleshooting, and leadership skills, with experience overseeing remote teams. They should excel at data analysis, process improvement, and mentoring teams. The role requires excellent communication, the ability to resolve operational issues, and a results-driven approach. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.


EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and perform cost/benefit analysis of specific programs; review financial data on an on-going basis to ensure conformance with established guidelines.

• May recruit, monitor, evaluate, and manage various program activities with related budgets to ensure program/contract compliance of goals and objectives; implement corrective measures as required.

• May direct, train, assign, and evaluate subordinate clerical and technical personnel in the performance of routine tasks.

• May develop and review departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal legislation, regulations and directives.

• May compose selected correspondence, reports and directives for use in public hearings and meetings with state officials.

• Assist in developing, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining a long range public education and awareness plan encompassing issues and the missions of the department; encourage members of the community to develop skills needed to improve their quality of life and/or become self-sufficient and involved.

• Assist in conducting community needs assessments; motivate and organize members of low income communities and diverse cultural communities to get involved in poverty and related neighborhood issues; serve as facilitator for the development of issue forums; represent the department at public hearings and community functions; perform public speaking activities; coordinate and/or participate in special community events and public recognition programs as it relates to each program and open house activities.

• Assist in data gathering and analysis to show measurable differences in program success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in communications, English, social behavioral sciences, or a closely related field to the assignment. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45-quarter units of the required experience.

Experience: One year of performing community organization/ development work, which included disseminating information to internal and/or external audiences through a variety of communications media.

OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in communications, English, social behavioral sciences, or a closely related field to the assignment. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45-quarter units of the required experience.

Experience: One year of progressively responsible experience in program analysis, budget parameters, economic analysis, and/or urban planning.

OPTION III
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in communications, English, social behavioral sciences, or a closely related field to the assignment. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45-quarter units of the required experience.

Experience: Two years of responsible experience in the development and/or implementation of local, state or federal governmental human service programs, which must have included some responsibility for community relations' work and program development.

ALL OPTIONS
Ability to: Communicate clearly, concisely and meaningfully in both written and verbal form; build effective relationships with and meet the needs of the public for quality customer service; deal effectively with a variety of socio-economic disadvantaged groups; evaluate programs for effectiveness; recognize problems and develop effective solutions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.

What’s Next?
Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the department.


Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Bianca Galaviz at Bgalaviz@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.

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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).

 

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

 

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Click here to learn more about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01
Are you a current employee with the Housing Authority of the County Of Riverside?
  • Yes
  • No
02
How many years of full-time experience do you have in community organization or development work that involved disseminating information to audiences through various communication media?
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, less than 2 years
  • 2 year or more, less than 3 years
  • 3 year or more, less than 4 years
  • 4 year or more, less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
03
How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in program analysis, budget parameters, economics analysis and/or urban planning?
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, less than 2 years
  • 2 year or more, less than 3 years
  • 3 year or more, less than 4 years
  • 4 year or more, less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
04
Select the answer that best describes your current driver license status:
  • I have a valid California driver's license.
  • I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
  • I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
  • I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.
05
What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in, preferably with a major in communications, English, social behavioral sciences, or a closely related field to the assignment?
  • None
  • Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
  • At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units
  • At least 120 semester or 180 units
  • I have an Associates degree
  • I have a Bachelors degree or higher
06
How many years of work experience do you have effectively communicating with a variety of people of different backgrounds and economic levels? (Experience must be reflected on resume)
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, less than 2 years
  • 2 year or more, less than 3 years
  • 3 year or more, less than 4 years
  • 4 year or more, less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
07
How many years of working experience do you have in the development and/or implementation of local, state or federal governmental human service programs, which must have included some responsibility for community relation's work and program development?
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, less than 2 years
  • 2 year or more, less than 3 years
  • 3 year or more, less than 4 years
  • 4 year or more, less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more, less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
08
How many years of experience do you have managing or coordinating teams that are spread across multiple remote locations?
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, less than 2 years
  • 2 year or more, less than 3 years
  • 3 year or more, less than 4 years
  • 4 year or more, less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
09
How many years have you been involved in project management within a customer service environment?
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, less than 2 years
  • 2 year or more, less than 3 years
  • 3 year or more, less than 4 years
  • 4 year or more, less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
10
How many years of experience do you have with the Lean program, specifically in reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in government systems?
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, less than 2 years
  • 2 year or more, less than 3 years
  • 3 year or more, less than 4 years
  • 4 year or more, less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

Required Question

Employer
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500