Community Services Coordinator I

When to apply:
We will be accepting online applications on May 6 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (PT). We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectantly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Exam number:

b8109A

• Assists in the development and organization of community or area-wide committees and councils concerned with prevention of juvenile and adult delinquency and community improvement.
• Assists community groups on recognizing and evaluating community conditions contributing to delinquency and lack of economic opportunity planning program activities in relation to community needs selecting and utilizing public and private resources and motivating local residents to lead and participate in community betterment and delinquency prevention activities.
• Clarifies agency policies and programs to the community and promotes better communication and understanding between community and agency.
• Assists in planning and publicizing conferences and institutes and attends conferences and institutes in an advisory capacity.
• Speaks before community groups on subject related to crime and delinquency.
• Contacts public officials and community leaders to gain their support and cooperation.
• Composes or edits written material for the information of groups and agencies concerned with the prevention of juvenile and adult delinquency.
• Prepares written reports on field activities.

Requirements to Qualify:
Option I: Graduation from an accredited college with specialization in the social sciences and completion of one year of graduate work in an accredited college with specialization in the social sciences and either
(1) one years experience working with community groups in activities concerned with delinquency prevention community relations or community welfare or
(2) two years probation casework social casework or social group work experience in a recognized agency school institution or camp.
One additional year of the required experience will be accepted for the year of graduate work.

Option II: Completion of a two-year graduate curriculum in an accredited school of social work including supervised field work in community organization.

Option III: One year as a Community Services Counselor employed by the County of Los Angeles.

Withhold information:

No withholds will be allowed. Allrequirements must be met when filing application.

• Certification as a Medi-Cal peer support specialists.
• 2 years Peer support program facilitation*.

Examination Content:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training experience and desirable qualifications based on application information and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100%.

Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the list.

SPECIAL INFORMATION
Past and present mental health clients parents and family members are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies within the Department of Mental Health as they occur.

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.

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Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
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