Salary: $16.90 - $19.21 Hourly
Location : Throughout Riverside County
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 26-13871-01JM
Department: All Departments
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITIONONLY WORKFORCE CONNECTION APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. If you are not a current Workforce Connection Program applicant, you will not be considered.
Salary Range
$18.6893 - $19.2076
Meet the Team!The(DPSS) is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community.The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) provides services and assistance to protect and empower vulnerable people in our community.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIESDuties and responsibilities vary based in the assignment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTESTING REQUIREMENTSSome applicants may be required to complete an examination or assessment process, depending on the classification for which they are applying. Candidates whose classifications require a test will receive an email with a link to complete the online test, which will also be available in their correspondence. Applicants are strongly encouraged to maintain a valid email address in their account and carefully follow all instructions provided in the email.
The Human Resources Department may require you to verify your identity and confirm test scores by retesting in a proctored environment. The County does not provide test scores to applicants.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONThe closing date and time for this positionThursday 7/30/26 11:59 PM Pacific Time
For questions regarding this recruitmentPlease contact Joseph Miller at 951-955-3769 or For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.
APPLICATION INFORMATIONVeteran'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 AccommodationsThe 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 RequirementApplicants 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 EmployerThe 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-EmploymentAll 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 PeriodAs 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 InformationCurrent 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,
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 support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
Temporary employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount. A list of benefits for employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is available
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Are you currently 18 years of age or older?
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law?
- No
- Yes
- I am in the process of obtaining authorization.
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Are you a previous Riverside County employee?
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Question:I understand that this posting is for a Workforce Connection job, and if I am NOT a Workforce Connection Program participant I will NOT be considered for this position.
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Are you currently participating in the Workforce Connection Program?
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I understand that this position cannot be transitioned into regular employment and that I will be required to compete for any regular position through the standard recruitment process with the County of Riverside.
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What is your referral code?
- None of these apply.
- 2673
- 9681
- 6065
- 3841
- 5352
- 8730
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