County of Riverside
Temporary Social Service Assistant
County of Riverside, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
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About The Position The County of Riverside’s Temporary Assignment Program seeks a Temporary Social Services Assistant to support the Department of Public Social Services across multiple locations throughout Riverside County.
Featured Hiring Departments
IHS - APS/IHSS; Moreno Valley, California – Incumbents perform home visits, assist with eligibility applications, and provide transportation or referrals as needed. They track client data using Excel and SharePoint, ensuring confidentiality, and provide general clerical support and team collaboration.
Bilingual candidates in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply. A bilingual exam will be administered to those who qualify.
Meet the Team Department of Public Social Services – Our mission is to support and improve the health, safety, well‑being, and independence of our county’s individuals and families, guided by the values of Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Learning, and Customer Focus.
About TAP The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments, allowing individuals to learn about working for the County on a temporary at‑will basis.
TAP Benefits Download the TAP benefits flyer for full details.
Examples of Essential Duties
Make home visits to assess client family environment, including risks to health and safety, and provide assistance in data collection.
Review case records to formulate service plans and participate in the delivery of social service plans with professional staff.
Assist or complete application forms for County programs and advocate for clients to secure necessary services.
Offer guidance on home management, basic health, nutrition, and provide supportive counseling.
Help clients develop parenting, job, and daily living skills; resolve training barriers and teach youth responses.
Act as liaison between professional staff and clients, clarifying instructions and sharing information about services and community resources.
Assist clients with transportation to County services, ensure safety compliance, and support placement procedures.
Supervise youth awaiting placement, manage belongings, and document visitation quality.
Write reports on client status, conduct searches for missing parents/guardians, and maintain electronic records in the centralized database. Interpret client needs when needed.
Minimum Qualifications Option I Experience: Six months as a Community Services Assistant in any Riverside County department.
Option II Experience: One year performing client‑directed services in a social service, healthcare, mental health, or non‑county agency.
Option III Education: Completion of 15 semester or 24 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in psychology, sociology, social welfare, or related behavioral sciences.
All Options Knowledge of basic public social service programs, policies, and laws; current field issues; behavioral patterns of the disadvantaged; cultural and ethnic attitudes; principles of interviewing and problem solving.
Ability to work with diverse agencies and individuals, interview and evaluate clients, implement social service plans, interpret policies, and communicate effectively across cultures.
Supplemental Information For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Carolina Pichardo at Cpichardo@rivco.org.
Application Information Veteran’s Preference Provide a copy of the DD‑214 (or spouse’s DD‑214) and spouse’s letter of disability if applicable. Remove social security information for privacy.
Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside commits to providing reasonable accommodations per ADA and FEHA. Contact the recruiter for assistance.
Proof of Education Upload official or unofficial transcripts, degrees, or related documents to your account before the closing date. Foreign education requires equivalency evaluation.
Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The County does not sponsor visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Pre‑Employment All offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including fingerprinting and medical examination as required.
Probationary Period All employees, except those at-will, are subject to a probationary period per applicable policy.
General Information Current County employees may receive priority consideration and may be considered for future vacancies. Submit applications by the close date; late applications are not accepted.
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Temporary Social Service Assistant
role at
County of Riverside .
About The Position The County of Riverside’s Temporary Assignment Program seeks a Temporary Social Services Assistant to support the Department of Public Social Services across multiple locations throughout Riverside County.
Featured Hiring Departments
IHS - APS/IHSS; Moreno Valley, California – Incumbents perform home visits, assist with eligibility applications, and provide transportation or referrals as needed. They track client data using Excel and SharePoint, ensuring confidentiality, and provide general clerical support and team collaboration.
Bilingual candidates in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply. A bilingual exam will be administered to those who qualify.
Meet the Team Department of Public Social Services – Our mission is to support and improve the health, safety, well‑being, and independence of our county’s individuals and families, guided by the values of Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Learning, and Customer Focus.
About TAP The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments, allowing individuals to learn about working for the County on a temporary at‑will basis.
TAP Benefits Download the TAP benefits flyer for full details.
Examples of Essential Duties
Make home visits to assess client family environment, including risks to health and safety, and provide assistance in data collection.
Review case records to formulate service plans and participate in the delivery of social service plans with professional staff.
Assist or complete application forms for County programs and advocate for clients to secure necessary services.
Offer guidance on home management, basic health, nutrition, and provide supportive counseling.
Help clients develop parenting, job, and daily living skills; resolve training barriers and teach youth responses.
Act as liaison between professional staff and clients, clarifying instructions and sharing information about services and community resources.
Assist clients with transportation to County services, ensure safety compliance, and support placement procedures.
Supervise youth awaiting placement, manage belongings, and document visitation quality.
Write reports on client status, conduct searches for missing parents/guardians, and maintain electronic records in the centralized database. Interpret client needs when needed.
Minimum Qualifications Option I Experience: Six months as a Community Services Assistant in any Riverside County department.
Option II Experience: One year performing client‑directed services in a social service, healthcare, mental health, or non‑county agency.
Option III Education: Completion of 15 semester or 24 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in psychology, sociology, social welfare, or related behavioral sciences.
All Options Knowledge of basic public social service programs, policies, and laws; current field issues; behavioral patterns of the disadvantaged; cultural and ethnic attitudes; principles of interviewing and problem solving.
Ability to work with diverse agencies and individuals, interview and evaluate clients, implement social service plans, interpret policies, and communicate effectively across cultures.
Supplemental Information For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Carolina Pichardo at Cpichardo@rivco.org.
Application Information Veteran’s Preference Provide a copy of the DD‑214 (or spouse’s DD‑214) and spouse’s letter of disability if applicable. Remove social security information for privacy.
Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside commits to providing reasonable accommodations per ADA and FEHA. Contact the recruiter for assistance.
Proof of Education Upload official or unofficial transcripts, degrees, or related documents to your account before the closing date. Foreign education requires equivalency evaluation.
Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The County does not sponsor visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Pre‑Employment All offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including fingerprinting and medical examination as required.
Probationary Period All employees, except those at-will, are subject to a probationary period per applicable policy.
General Information Current County employees may receive priority consideration and may be considered for future vacancies. Submit applications by the close date; late applications are not accepted.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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