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Program Specialist II

County Of Riverside

Job Location:

Riverside, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70925 - 95998

Posted: 31 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 28 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

: For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riversides Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Office of Homeless Services (OHS) is seeking a qualified Program Specialist II to join the team in Riverside

The Program Specialist II will support the department by coordinating and administering federal and state homeless programs and services. Duties include but are not limited to administering and monitoring homeless programs such as outreach case management advocacy and housing services for adults youth and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. These services are delivered by subcontracted service providers. The incumbent will work with external agencies and service providers to effectively deliver needed services to clients. The incumbent may also assist with encampment coordination which includes on-site surveying of homeless populations site clean-ups and connecting individuals experiencing homelessness to appropriate services. This position works under the guidance of the Senior Program Specialist and under direct supervision of the Supervising Development Specialist may serve as a technical resource for temporary employees and/or interns and may perform additional duties as assigned.

The department is seeking candidates with experience in grant administration including but not limited to tasks such as preparing federal and state grant proposals preparing and issuing requests for proposals for local competitions monitoring grant budgets ensuring compliance with funding requirements tracking project deliverables submitting progress or financial reports coordinating with funding agencies and providing technical assistance to subcontracted service providers as well as prior experience with homeless service programming. Candidates should also have experience using the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) demonstrate professional customer service communication organizational and analytical skills and have the ability to work effectively amid changing priorities and tight timelines. Bilingual ability in Spanish is not required but it is highly desired.

Meet the Team!

The Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department Office of Homeless Services (OHS) primary purpose is to develop and maintain an effective county-wide Continuum of Care (CoC). The CoC oversees our communitys plan to organize and deliver supportive social services including housing options which meet the specific needs of individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Ultimately the goal of the CoC is to move people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness toward stable housing and self-sufficiency. This efforts purpose is to end homelessness in the County of Riverside. Can you see yourself here

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Analyze new and revised legislation which govern social services 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 homeless and social services 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 homeless program policies and procedures.

Research analyze and prepare recommendations regarding special projects assigned by the the Directors managers or other administrative staff.

Compose selected correspondence reports and directives for use by the division/department and designated staff members.

Correspond with and act as a department liaison with various state agencies and departments; may serve as a department representative on various homeless and social services assistance committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors 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 ahuman services program.

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.

Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Danilo Lozano at or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: 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: Overtime Standby/On-Call and Travel Obligations
The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime standby/on-call shifts and/or travel; however scheduling shift assignments overtime work standby/on-call duty and travel obligations are subject to management approval operational needs and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule overtime and standby/on-call expectations and travel obligations.

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 Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

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