Job Details

Salary : $50,748.67 - $73,250.39 Annually
Location : Beaumont
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 24-79906-01
Department: Dept. of Public Social Services
Division: Harmony Haven
Opening Date: 08/07/2025
Closing Date: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Department of Public Social Services, Children's Services Division, is seeking a qualified Residential Care Social Worker. This position is assigned to Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center (HHCYC) in Beaumont.
All applicants for positions at HHCYC must meet the age requirement of at least 21 years of age as required by the Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standards by the California Department of Social Services. Applicants who are under 21 years of age are not eligible for positions within HHCYC, but may be eligible for positions in other divisions or departments.

The Residential Care Social Worker will provide direct care for children and youth ages birth to 17 years old that are in protective custody and awaiting placement in a residential setting at Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center. They will provide advanced and specialized support for the children and youth, coordinates services and acts as liaison with region social worker, and act as lead for the Residential Care Worker. Incumbents will work with children and youth in a transitional care shelter facility, identifying and resolving difficult situations involving children and youth with complex care needs.

The most competitive candidates will have experience in a youth care facility, have a current BLS/CPR certification (if you do not currently posses one training and certification will be provided) and have experience with de-escalation techniques.
Meet the Team!

The is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Can you see yourself here?
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Act in a lead capacity for Residential Care Workers or direct services employees, such as aides and volunteers.
• Function at a highly skilled level with service areas such as education, counseling, protective services, family services, and community organization.
• Take part in staff development training to increase knowledge of the social work processes and augment personal technical competence.
• Provide behavioral intervention skills for youth residing at Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center.
• Participate and assist in de-escalation and emergency hands-on techniques.
• Interpret public social service rules, regulations, and policies to clients and the public.
• Maintain casework records and prepare reports and correspondences in accordance with Title 22 Regulations.
• Frequently conduct placements of youth in other approved settings.
• Participate and assist in life savings measures such as First Aid, Narcan, and Defibrillator.
• Provide one-to-one behavioral modification and monitoring of youth placed at Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center.
• Dispense and record medications in accordance with Title 22 Regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date electronic records of all aspects of client case management in a centralized database in accordance with Title 22 Regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION IEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling, or a closely related field to the assignment.

OPTION IIEducation: Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with course work in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling, or a closely related field to the assignment.

Experience: Two years of performing direct care services or casework duties in a social service, healthcare, mental health, or public or private agency and/or organization.

ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: Socioeconomic conditions and trends; basic principles of individual and group behavior; general trends and current issues in the field of social services; principles of interviewing and problem solving methodology; methods of identification, analysis, and resolution of social casework problems; social service research methods; principles and techniques of social work, and the functions of public social services agencies; basic public social services programs available at the state and local levels; general principles of public assistance policies and programs; laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies; specialized aid programs; basic computer skills.

Ability to: Establish rapport with clients and their families; understand and learn programs, policies, and procedures; obtain and recognize relevant and significant facts; speak and write effectively; apply the principles of general and/or child psychology and family relationships; evaluate personal and psychological factors in the client and/or family's situation; work constructively within an agency and community setting; effectively utilize appropriate resources and services; provide consultation to others; control personal bias and apply social work ethics; maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; input and retrieve data from computerized systems.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is necessary at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. County vehicles may be available but are not guaranteed. Employees may be required to use their own vehicles for field travel. Mileage reimbursement is available when using a personal vehicle for County business.

Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center is a 24-hour facility, and incumbents will be required to participate in a mandatory overnights, overtime, holiday and on-call schedule.

First Aid and CPR certifications are required within one month of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.

In addition, 24 hours of initial training and other department training is required per Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standard.

Per California Health and Safety Code (HSC) 1562, must be at least 21 years of age.
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to ALL Applicants
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Application Period:

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the deadline. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Degree Verification:

All applicants, upon application, MUST upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. 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. ().
Additional Information:

Contact Joshua Roberts at ...@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
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:
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:
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 Requirement
Applicants 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 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,
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 ...@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-###-####.
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
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:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

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 or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) ###-####,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) ###-#### 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:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.
Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular 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.
01

Are you a current regular or temporary employee of the Department of Public Social Services?

• Yes
• No

02

All applicants for positions at Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center must meet the age requirement of at least 21 years of age as required by the Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standards by the California Department of Social Services. Are you 21 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

03

Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center is a 24-hour facility, and incumbents will be required to participate in mandatory overtime, holiday, and on-call schedules. Are you able and willing to work these schedules as needed?

• Yes
• No

04

I understand that this is a 24 hour facility and some schedules may include overnights.

• Yes
• No

05

Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:

• I have a valid California driver's license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.

06

I acknowledge travel throughout the County of Riverside with a county provided vehicle will be required

• Yes
• No

07

What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling, or a closely related field? (A copy of your transcripts or diploma MUST be attached to your application as proof of your degree. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)

• None of these
• Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
• At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
• At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
• At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units
• At least 120 semester or 180 units
• I have my Associates degree
• I have my Bachelors degree
• I have my Masters degree
• I have my Doctorate degree

08

How many years of experience do you posses performing direct care services or casework duties in a social service, healthcare, mental health, or public or private agency and/or organization?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more; but less than 2
• 2 years or more; but less than 3
• 3 years or more; but less than 4
• 4 years or more

09

How many years of experience do you have working in a youth care facility?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more; but less than 2
• 2 years or more

10

Do you currently posses a valid BLS/CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

11

By answering yes to the question above I acknowledge I must provide proof of completion of my BLS/CPR certification

• Yes
• No

12

How many years of experience do you posses utilizing de-escalation techniques?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more; but less than 2
• 2 years or more

13

Please select the shifts you are willing to work:

• Swing Shift; Monday - Friday; 2:00p to 11:00p
• Graveyard Weekday; Monday - Friday; 10:00p to 7:00a
• Weekend; Friday - Sunday; 7:00a to 8:00p with 4 floating hours
• Graveyard Weekend; Friday -Sunday; 7:00p to 8:00a with 4 floating hours

Required Question