COMMUNITY CENTER SPECIALIST I, ALTADENA COMMUNITY CENTER / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Posting number: CA8203B-EA

Department: CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Job classification: COMMUNITY CENTER SPECIALIST I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Program Management

SummaryOPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: 
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCYEXAM NUMBER:
CA8203B-EAFILING DATE:
Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) until Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to be accepted. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance abuse. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs' Community and Consumer Assistance Bureau, Consumer and Community Engagement Division, is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Community Center Specialist I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet all the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Community Center Specialist I. Examples of duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Participates in the development, coordination and evaluation of in-house services and community-based projects.

• Assists with developing service plans and provides information, referrals and ongoing counseling services in multi-problem cases requiring the resolution of inter-personal, health and financial problems.

• Provides consultative services to community-based organizations and apprises these groups of center activities, County resources and other entitlements.

• Coordinates the delivery of selected services by center staff and public and private agencies and clarifies agency policies, regulations and procedures.

• Assists clients in crisis situations in obtaining temporary subsistence, such as food and shelter, and contacts local government offices to assist clients in securing financial aid, food stamps, Medi-Cal cards and Medicare services.

• Contacts creditors, law enforcement agencies, employees, and other public or private institutions on behalf of clients to reconcile differences and facilitate the delivery of services.

• Solicits community support and identifies local resources to facilitate referrals, job placement and emergency assistance.

• Assists in the collection and reporting of statistical data relating to center activities and client information.

QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Three years of experience in providing diversified human services to community members in activities related to community welfare, juvenile delinquency, or health services, one year of which must have been performing the duties of a Community Worker* or its equivalent or higher -OR- Completion of two years in an accredited college** with specialization in the social sciences and two years of the required experience -OR- Graduation from an accredited college with specialization in the social sciences and one year of the required experience.
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application on the last day of filling.
Out-of-class will not be accepted for this examination.  
LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:

*Example duties of a Community Worker may include, but are not limited to: facilitating relations between the agency and the community by communicating agency policies and programs to clients, patients, family members, and community residents; conveying community cultural patterns and attitudes to agency professional staff; serving as an advocate for access to departmental and community resources; assisting clients in obtaining and completing application forms for benefits and services; and providing emergency services to clients by making referrals to appropriate supportive agencies and arranging for emergency shelter.

**In order to receive credit for education, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution with your application at the time of filing, or via email within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to DCBAExams@dcba.lacounty.gov.

• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).(see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending a copy to the exam analyst. 
EXAM CONTENT 
Before the end of your initial assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. Supplemental information

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add DCBAExams@dcba.lacounty.gov, JEstrella@dcba.lacounty.gov, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. The Department will not consider missed email notifications as an acceptable reason to authorize additional time to complete the application.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the above stated deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:  
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. For more information, please contact the specific libraries directly.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:  
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Department Contact Name: DCBA Exams
Department Contact Phone: (213) 712-5473
Department Contact E-mail: DCBAExams@dcba.lacounty.gov