Temporary Community Action Program Supervisor (Finance)

The County of Riverside Community Action Partnership (CAP) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Temporary Community Action Program 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 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:

• Strong background in construction projects
• Budget management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels.
• Project management skills
• 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 Department!

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.

Meet the Team!

Human Resources Department

TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user81/2024%20TAP%20Flyer.pdf• 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.

• 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. 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. 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 Brian Arcinas at barcinas@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.