Social Services Assistant - Moreno Valley

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health in Moreno Valley is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support homeless housing services, assess housing stability, and coordinate with housing resources for program participants.

The ideal candidate will have a background in early childhood development and a strong interest in helping young children learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment, with duties including transportation and documentation across EPIC/HMIS systems.

Formación

• Six months as a Community Services Assistant in Riverside County.
• One-year experience performing client-directed services in social services, healthcare, mental health, or related agency.
• Completion of 15 semester or 24 quarter units from an accredited college or university.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct visits to housing sites and vendor locations to verify member placements and assess housing stability.
• Review member information to support basic housing plans with PSC, BHS III, and Housing Navigation staff.
• Assist members with program forms and housing-related documentation; provide referrals and guidance to needed services.
• Provide basic education on program expectations and available community resources.
• Support members in developing skills for housing retention and navigating services.
• Serve as a liaison between members, vendors, internal teams, and community partners to facilitate access to services.
• Assist with transportation to housing sites, appointments, or program activities.
• Document member interactions in EPIC, HMIS, and internal tracking tools.

Conocimientos

Early childhood development

Communication skills

Client engagement

Transportation coordination

Educación

College units: 15 semester / 24 quarter units

Background in psychology/sociology/behavioral sciences

CA Driver's License

Herramientas

EPIC

HMIS

Descripción del empleo

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health’s Homeless Housing Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Program is currently seeking a qualified Social Services Assistant to join our team in Moreno Valley.

The Ideal Candidatewill possess a background in early childhood development. Competitive candidates will have a strong interest in working with toddlers and a strong desire to support young children’s learning, growth, and well-being in a safe, nurturing environment.

This position will require transportingmembers to court and community resources.

Schedule:9/80 7:30 am- 5:30 pm; non-payday Fridays off

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.

We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian’s Office, address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health, you’ll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

If you’re passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health

• Conduct visits to housing sites and vendor locations to verify member placements, assess housing stability, and gather updates on member progress and bed utilization.

• Review member information and documentation to support the development and implementation of basic housing support plans, in coordination with PSC, BHS III, and Housing Navigation staff.

• Assist members in completing required program forms, housing-related documentation, and authorizations; help members access needed services by providing referrals and guidance.

• Provide members with basic education on program expectations, next steps, and available community resources to support housing stability and engagement in services.

• Support members in developing skills that promote successful housing retention, such as understanding house rules, navigating services, and maintaining communication with providers.

• Serve as a liaison between members, housing vendors, internal teams, and community partners by clarifying instructions, sharing updates, and facilitating access to services.

• Assist members with transportation to housing sites, appointments, or program-related activities, following all safety requirements and ensuring timely access to services.

• Document member interactions, housing updates, and service coordination activities in EPIC, HMIS, and internal tracking tools; maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records.

• Support transitions between housing placements by coordinating with vendors, confirming bed availability, and ensuring required documentation is completed.

• Prepare basic reports, correspondence, and updates related to member status, housing progress, and program activities under the guidance of supervisory staff.

OPTION I

Experience: Six months as a Community Services Assistant in any Riverside County department.

OPTION II

Experience: One year experience performing client directed services in either a social service, healthcare, mental health, or non-county (public or private) agency and/or organization.

OPTION III

Education: Completion of 15 semester or 24 quarter units from an accredited college or university preferably with course work in psychology, sociology, social welfare, social/human services, other behavioral sciences, or a related field to the assignment.

ALL OPTIONS

Licenses:Valid CA Driver's License is required.

Knowledge of: Basic public social service programs at the state and local level; basic principles of public assistance policies, laws, rules, and regulations governing public social services agencies; current issues, in the field of social services; behavioral patterns of the disadvantaged; cultural and ethnic attitudes towards community and social services; basic principles of interviewing and problem-solving methods.

Ability to: Work effectively with a wide variety of agencies, organizations, and individuals; interview, evaluate clients and recognize the relevant and significant factors pertaining to their needs; implement basic social service plans and monitor client's progress toward established goals; understand and evaluate basic psychological, cultural, and social factors affecting behavioral patterns; explain department procedures; interpret agency programs and policies to clients, agencies, and organizations; read and interpret information obtained from computers, microfilms, and written documents; obtain information in a non-intrusive but persuasive manner; interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.