Community Program Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $70,116.80 - $86,944.00 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-74152-02
Department: Housing and Workforce Solutions
Division: Continuum of Care
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County's Department of Housing, and Workforce Solutions is filling a position for Community Program Specialist II who will be assigned to the Office of Homeless Services located in Riverside, CA.
*Travel throughout the County of Riverside is required
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for working with both nonprofit organizations and individuals who advocate for homeless services. The incumbent will be responsible for researching and analyzing programs, policies, and regulations related to homeless services; developing recommendations for operational improvements; coordinating and implementing new programs and/or process changes; monitoring contract compliance and program performance; and preparing reports, presentations, and policy documents. Lastly, the selected candidate will also act as a liaison with community organizations, service providers, and other county departments.
The most competitive candidates will have experience with diverse populations, case management, working with the homeless and/or social service programs related to homelessness and project management experience.
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: Two years of performing community organization/ development work, which included disseminating information to internal and/or external audiences through a variety of communication 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: Two years 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: Three 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 relation's work and program development.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Notice
In accordance with the HUD Annual Contributions Contract HUD-53012, applicants must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest related to the Housing Assistance Program. This includes financial interests held by the applicant or certain close family members or associates, such as owning rental property receiving Section 8 assistance.
Under Section 16ofHUD-53012, ownership of units leased to Section 8 participants by the applicant or their close family/associates may affect eligibility for certain positions. This disclosure ensures transparency and compliance with federal regulations (24 CFR § 982.161). Additional information may be requested during the recruitment process.
Applicants should review this requirement carefully and be prepared to provide relevant information.
For details, see: HUD-53012 Annual Contributions Contract.
For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Joshua Roberts at (951)955-2548 or jorobertsPlease allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's 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 spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's 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:
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:
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 () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
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.
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BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI
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
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.
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