Community Action Program Supervisor - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside's Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Action Program (CAP) Supervisor to join our dynamic team and lead impactful community initiatives. This position will report to the Community Action Partnership unit based in Riverside, CA. CAP is a Division of the County of Riverside Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS). CAP is an agency that assists low-income families in breaking the cycle of poverty through strategic community-public-private partnerships. These partnerships focus on enhancing the financial capacity of residents and the nonprofit sector.
The selected candidate will oversee project planning and execution, administer and manage community action programs, lead, supervise, and provide guidance to line staff and lead staff, and serve as the primary point of contact for communication with executives, non-profits, and local partners. The CAP Supervisor will also manage government reporting requirements for state-run programs funded federally, assess and evaluate program data, and collaborate with other divisions for continuous improvement, prepare for and manage annual audits and desk reviews to ensure program compliance and effectiveness. Additionally, the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.
Competitive candidates will possess the following:
- Demonstrated background in community engagement.
- Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels.
- Proficiency in delivering clear and compelling presentations to diverse audiences.
- Skilled in negotiating with stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Experience working with local municipalities, county agencies, state agencies, or federal agencies.
- Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Meet the Team!
The County of Riverside's Community Action Partnership is committed to serving the most disadvantaged residents of Riverside County and helping them move out of poverty toward self-sufficiency. We offer a variety of programs and services based on local community needs in an effort to end poverty in Riverside County. We are dedicated to working with our Community Action Commission that is comprised of public officials, low-income representatives, and private sector representatives.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates programs for the poor throughout the county; implements and modifies program policy as necessary; coordinates, monitors, and evaluates program activities and effectiveness; manages agency facilities, leases and security systems and procedures.
• Supervises the planning process and informs the department and community based organizations about programs designed to meet the needs of the poor; coordinates and conducts community forums and annual plan; assembles information on available funding programs, methods of application and benefits and program participation requirements; provides technical assistance.
• Supervises, hires, trains, assigns work and evaluates staff performance; initiates disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Represents the department and the County on State and regional boards and technical work groups as assigned; conducts education outreach activities; participates in interviews for radio and press releases; meets with elected and appointed public officials concerning anti-poverty programs.
• Develops and coordinates short and long-term program planning; writes program prospectus; writes grant applications and requests funds from a variety of public and private sources; develops and audits contracts; prepares, monitors, and adjusts program budgets.
• Supervises the maintenance of a comprehensive reference library on State and federally funded programs; keeps abreast of all local, State, federal, and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to area of assigned responsibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, preferably with major course work in business administration, public administration, social science, or a related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units.)
Experience: Considerable management or supervisory experience in a public or nonprofit human services organization involved in the research, analysis, planning, and evaluation of grants and other local, State, and federally funded programs. (4-5 years of experience preferred)
Knowledge of: The principles, practices, and techniques of program management including fiscal and budget management; supervision; principles of community organization; contract development, negotiations, and compliance; anti-poverty programs; problems of the homeless; perceptions and attitudes of individuals and groups within local communities concerning the poor and the homeless; applicable funding sources; computer applications for planning, evaluation and statistical methods; principles of planning, organization, and coordination.
Ability to: Plan, organize, evaluate and direct a program area; define program objectives; develop funding sources from public agencies and private organizations; negotiate effectively with vendors; foster a positive public image for anti-poverty programs; collect and evaluate data; establish rapport and communicate effectively with individuals from all segments of the local community; speak effectively in public; train and supervise others; prepare and manage a complex budget with multiple governmental and private funding sources; keep detailed records; interpret and implement governmental rules and regulations applicable to assigned programs; develop and modify policies, procedures and directives; compose grant and/or related funding proposals; write a program prospectus and clear and concise reports; generate community resources.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
COMPETENCIES
(Work performance measures)
• Independent judgment.
• Critical thinking.
• Decision-making and flexibility.
• Gain compliance, trust, and respect from subordinates and collaborators.
• Manage competing demands.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and meaningfully in both written and verbal form.
• Computer proficiency.
• Internet proficiency.
• Community services program planning needs assessment of small and large samples; develop short and long range plans and special studies; organize and facilitate community focus groups seminars and forums; test new strategies.
• Grantsmanship.
• Funding and community resources generation.
• Case management.
• Organizational development.
• Program demonstrations (test new strategies).
• Develop performance measures and outcomes of both process and product.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. (Driving to various locations throughout Riverside County to attend meetings, make presentations, meet with partners, and conduct site visits.)
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the department.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of HWS or CAP may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Cameron Hacker at chacker@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
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: https://rc-hr.com/disability
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 ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
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.
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, www.rc-hr.com .
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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 here .
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:
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.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
