Salary : $110,317.12 - $156,256.47 Annually
Location : Beaumont
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-74113-11
Department: Dept. of Public Social Services
Division: Harmony Haven
Opening Date: 08/13/2025
Closing Date: 8/27/2025 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 Administrative Services Manager II who will be assigned to Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center in Beaumont, CA.
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. Applicants who are under 21 years of age are not eligible for positions within Harmony Haven but may be eligible for positions in other divisions or departments.

The Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center operates as a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week temporary transitional shelter for foster youth with complex care needs. The Administrative Services Manager II will be responsible for meeting growing demands in providing guidance to staff regarding licensing requirements for providing specialized care and supervision of foster youth and provide an essential role in the support and development of regulatory standards.

The Administrative Services Manager II will report directly to the Executive Director of Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center. The Administrative Services Manager II will be responsible for, but not limited to, developing policies, revising program statements and SOPs, submitting daily executive reports, and managing monthly CDSS/CCL compliance reporting; manage a diverse administrative staff engaged in policy and program development; interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, and operating standards; provide daily reporting summaries of operations to the County Executive Office; manage program budgets and finances; manage Community Care Licensing (CCL/CDSS); coordination with state agencies for auditing purposes.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in child welfare services, foster care, community residential care, and Title 22 regulations. Supervisory and/or management experience for a nonprofit or public agency is preferred.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is a public welfare department that serves over 1 million Riverside County residents each year. The mission of DPSS is to support and improve the health, safety, well-being and independence of Riverside County's individuals and families. DPSS works according to 7 values: Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Learning and Customer Focus. The Department strives to be an organization known for its caring professionals who collaborate with the best partners to provide the most effective solutions to customers and individuals and families in crisis.
DPSS supports working class individuals and families who are struggling with low income. It offers access to health care coverage, temporary financial assistance, employment programs and training, and services that protect children and adults from abuse and neglect and does all of this through its five divisions: Administration, Adult Services, Children's Services, Self Sufficiency, and Fiscal and Forecasting.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, organize and direct the administrative activities of a County department including support activities, such as procurement, physical plant operations and contract administration; plan and direct personnel activities of the department; interview, hire, train, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; represent the department on grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Act as a member of the department's management team; participate in the development and implementation of operational and administrative policies; participate in the development of new programs to facilitate long and short-term strategies and financial plan objectives; coordinate activities with other divisions, departments, public entities, and agencies in order to ensure that administrative and fiscal objectives are achieved.
• Direct the department's accounting, fiscal and budgetary matters; prepare written justification for budget proposals; explain and defend proposals and alternatives to top managers or committees; recommend transfer of funds within an organization at times of budget short fall; authorize payment vouchers, requisitions and a variety of fiscal reports and expenditures; recommend actions to balance the budget; produce various fiscal and financial reports.
• Serve as the department's liaison to County and state agencies in fiscal, personnel and administrative matters; act as liaison to County Internal Service Fund Departments.
• Monitor progress of legislation on departmental programs, finances and operations; may lobby for legislative changes.
• Advise and make recommendations on the organization or reorganization of departmental work units; conduct studies and prepare reports on departmental operations and systems; direct the resolution of complex departmental administrative problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, information services, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Administrative, paraprofessional, or technical experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: Three years of professional administrative experience, which must include a minimum of two years providing supervision to staff performing administrative functions.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of supervision; principles of public and business administration; organization, fiscal management and personnel management; budget preparation and control; administrative problems involved in operating a governmental department with several subdivisions and programmatic areas; methods and techniques for conducting analytical studies of administrative and management practices; legislative processes of the County, state and federal governments; practical application of computers and peripheral equipment.

Ability to: Develop and install new methods and procedures; direct a program of organizational and procedural analysis and put into practice effective improvements; perform budget analysis, preparation and monitoring; research, analyze and make recommendations on administrative, management and procedural practices; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; plan, organize and direct the work of an administrative organization; prepare clear and concise written and oral reports; make effective presentations of conclusions and recommendations orally and in writing; direct, supervise, train, and evaluate performance of subordinate employees; effectively delegate responsibility.

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.

First Aid and CPR certifications are completed with the department 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.

This recruitment is Open to All Applicants
Additional Information:

Contact Christopher Recinos at [email protected] 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,
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MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

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, the 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) 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.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to 108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

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 Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..
01

Are you a current regular or temporary employee with the County of Riverside's Department of Public Social Services?

• Yes
• No

02

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.

03

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 Associate's degree
• I have my Bachelor's degree
• I have my Master's degree
• I have my Doctorate degree

04

I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed at the time of hire. (Official and 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.)

• Yes.
• No.

05

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.

06

Do you have at least two years of full-time supervisory or managerial experience?

• Yes.
• No.

07

How many years of full-time professional administrative experience do you have?

• No experience.
• Less than one year.
• One year or more, but less than two years.
• Two years or more, but less than three years.
• Three years or more, but less than four years.
• Four years or more, but less than five years.
• Five years or more, but less than six years.
• Six years or more.

08

How many years of professional experience do you have in reviewing, developing, and monitoring compliance training related to child protection laws, confidentiality regulations (such as HIPAA), Community Care Licensing Title 22, and safety protocols for a residential care facility?

• No experience.
• Less than one year.
• One year or more, but less than two years.
• Two years or more, but less than three years.
• Three years or more, but less than four years.
• Four years or more, but less than five years.
• Five years or more, but less than six years.
• Six years or more.

09

Please describe your level of knowledge and experience with Community Care Licensing Title 22 rules and regulations, including your familiarity with state auditing and compliance procedures for certificated staff. (Include details on your resume/application.)

• I have not had experience, education, or training in this area.
• Basic, I have a basic understanding.
• Intermediate, I have sufficient understanding and have applied this knowledge on the job. (regulation and certifications)
• Advanced, I have a full understanding and a great deal of applied working experience while training others within this field. (audits, inspections, training programs, policy development)

Required Question