Strategic Program Specialist II – Housing & Workforce TAP

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside's Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department seeks a Temporary Program Specialist II under the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) in Riverside. The role supports social services and child support programs, analyses legislation, and helps develop policies to improve departmental operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least one year of lead or supervisory casework experience, with potential for involvement in interagency collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling, or a closely related field.
• One year of lead or supervisory caseworker experience.
• One year of experience comparable to a Program Specialist I.
• Knowledge of social services and child support programs and related regulations.
• Ability to interpret regulations and implement departmental policies and procedures.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new and revised legislation governing social services and child support to determine impact on operations.
• Analyze operations and propose changes including staffing requirements and costs; coordinate implementation with systems and other areas.
• Oversee general complaint function and investigate complaints in social services and child support programs.
• Develop and review departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state/federal regulations.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and directives for use by the Director and staff in meetings with state officials.
• Serve as liaison with state agencies and other departments; participate in interagency committees.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling, or a closely related field

Job description

The County of Riverside's Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department seeks a Temporary Program Specialist II under the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) in Riverside. The role supports social services and child support programs, analyses legislation, and helps develop policies to improve departmental operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least one year of lead or supervisory casework experience, with potential for involvement in interagency collaboration