Temporary Residential Care Worker

Overview

The County of Riverside's Temporary Assignment Program seeks qualified candidates to fill future vacancies for the Department of Public Social Services, Children Services Division (Harmony Haven) in Beaumont, California. This job posting is intended to fill both full-time temporary and as-needed vacancies.

• Under general supervision, provides direct care for children and youth ages birth to 17 years in protective custody and awaiting placement in a residential setting at Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center.
• Performs routine duties involved with the supervision and care of children and youth, including observing and documenting their behavior, development and needs, instructing them on the development and use of essential life skills, and supporting their overall daily needs.
• Assist in daily living plans, life skills instruction, and supervision; observe and document behavior and progress; communicate with shift leaders and professional staff as needed.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and techniques to assess and instruct children and youth in positive behavior management and living skills.
• Provide responsive, high-quality service to County employees, representatives of outside agencies and the public; assist in intake and release and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams as required.
• Other duties as assigned consistent with the role as a temporary care worker.

Shifts available:

• Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
• Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Friday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Friday through Sunday, 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Incumbents must be comfortable working in an environment that includes walking on uneven terrain and working near wild animals such as snakes, bobcats, raccoons, etc., including evening or overnight shifts.

The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services is comprised of employees who work with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community.

The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County on a temporary, at-will basis.

Learn more about TAP:

Benefits information:

• Option I — Six months as a Community Services Assistant and/or Social Services Assistant in any Riverside County department.
• Option II — One year of performing direct care services in a social service, healthcare, mental health, or public/private agency or organization.
• Option III —
  
  Education:
  
  6 semester or 9 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in psychology, sociology, social welfare, social/human services, or related field.

Knowledge of: public social service programs at state and local levels; public assistance policies, laws, rules, and regulations; current issues in social services; behavioral patterns of the disadvantaged including children and youth; cultural and ethnic attitudes towards community and social services; interviewing and problem-solving methods; child development; group dynamics and discipline; psychological, behavioral, sociological, and cultural factors in dealing with dependent children;

state and county rules governing emergency childcare/residential care facilities;
Welfare and Institutions Code.

Ability to: work with diverse agencies and individuals; interview and evaluate children and youth; implement social service plans; interpret agency programs; read and interpret information; obtain information non-intrusively; interact with people from diverse backgrounds.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Cindy Mendez at  or cmendez. Please allow 1-2 business days to respond.