Temporary Residential Care Worker

Temporary Residential Care Worker Salary

$22.46 Hourly

Location: Beaumont

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number: 26-79905-01TCM

Department: Dept. of Public Social Services

Division: Harmony Haven

Opening Date: 01/28/2026

Closing Date: 2/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description: The County of Riversides Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) 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: Temporary Residential Care Workers provide 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. Incumbents perform the more 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.

Requirements:

• Experience: Six months as a Community Services Assistant and/or Social Services Assistant in any Riverside County department (Option I)
• Experience: One year of performing direct care services in either a social service, healthcare, mental health, or a public or private agency and/or organization (Option II)
• Education: Completion of 6 semester or 9 quarter units from an accredited college or university preferably with coursework in psychology, sociology, social welfare, social/human services, other behavioral sciences, or a related field to the assignment (Option III)
• Knowledge of: Basic public social service programs at the state and local level; basic principles of public assistance policies, laws, rules, and regulations governing public social services agencies; current issues in the field of social services; behavioral patterns of the disadvantaged including children and youth; cultural and ethnic attitudes towards community and social services; basic principles of interviewing and problem-solving methods; basic dynamics of child development; principle of group dynamics control and discipline; basic psychological, behavioral, sociological, and cultural factors in dealing with dependent children; state and county rules, regulations, and procedures governing emergency childcare/residential care facilities; Welfare and Institutions Code.
• Ability to: Work effectively with a wide variety of agencies, organizations, and individuals; interview, evaluate children and youth, and recognize the relevant and significant factors pertaining to their needs; implement basic social service plans and monitor children and youths progress toward established goals; understand and evaluate basic psychological, cultural, and social factors affecting behavioral patterns; explain department procedures; interpret agency programs and policies to individuals, agencies, and organizations; read and interpret information obtained from computers, microfilms, and written documents; obtain information in a non-intrusive but persuasive manner; interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

Shifts Available:

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

Work Environment: 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. Also, keeping in mind the above working conditions while working in the evening or overnight.

Meet the Team: The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services 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? About TAP:

• 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 while working on a temporary, at-will basis.
• Click here to learn more about TAP: https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap

TAP Benefits:

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

Essential Duties:

• Assist children with meals, bathing, hygiene, and other daily routine tasks.
• Supervise and account for children and youth.
• Develop, plan, supervise, and participate in daily recreational and social activities, including outdoor programs and physical exercise.
• Implement facility policies, procedures, and techniques to assess and instruct children and youth in positive behavior management, socialization, and living skills.
• Observe and document the behavior, development, and needs of children and youth; prepare incident and other written reports.
• Consult and communicate with shift leaders, supervisors, and professional staff concerning behavior issues and the needs of children and youth.
• Perform light housekeeping duties to ensure a neat, clean, and orderly environment, such as bed making, laundry, and take inventory of clothes, linens, food, and supplies.
• Give verbal and physical reassurance and provide guidance to children and youth in distress.
• Interview involved parties and/or respond to critical incidents and emergency situations.
• Participate and assist in de-escalation and emergency hands-on techniques.
• Conduct conferences with assigned residents to document behavior and progress.
• Carry out daily living plans for children and youth, developed by a multi-disciplinary team of facility staff.
• Transport and/or accompany individual and groups of children and youth to appointments or on field trips outside the facility.
• Participate and assist in life-saving measures such as First Aid, Narcan, and Defibrillator.
• Order and restock supplies.
• Conduct group meetings with children and youth to discuss facility rules and procedures, address concerns, and provide instructional information on appropriate behavior management and use of living skills.
• Assist in the intake and release of children and youth.
• Provide responsive, high-quality service to County employees, representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public by providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Option I: Experience 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 either a social service, healthcare, mental health, or a public or private agency and/or organization.
• Option III: Completion of 6 semester or 9 quarter units from an accredited college or university preferably with coursework in psychology, sociology, social welfare, social/human services, other behavioral sciences, or a related field to the assignment.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Basic public social service programs at the state and local level.

• Basic principles of public assistance policies, laws, rules, and regulations governing public social services agencies.

• Current issues in the field of social services.

• Behavioral patterns of the disadvantaged including children and youth.

• Cultural and ethnic attitudes towards community and social services.

• Basic principles of interviewing and problem-solving methods.

• Basic dynamics of child development.

• Principle of group dynamics control and discipline.

• Basic psychological, behavioral, sociological, and cultural factors in dealing with dependent children.

• State and county rules, regulations, and procedures governing emergency childcare/residential care facilities.

• Welfare and Institutions Code.

• Work effectively with a wide variety of agencies, organizations, and individuals.

• Interview, evaluate children and youth, and recognize the relevant and significant factors pertaining to their needs.

• Implement basic social service plans and monitor children and youths progress toward established goals.

• Understand and evaluate basic psychological, cultural, and social factors affecting behavioral patterns.

• Explain department procedures.

• Interpret agency programs and policies to individuals, agencies, and organizations.

• Read and interpret information obtained from computers, microfilms, and written documents.

• Obtain information in a non-intrusive but persuasive manner.

• Interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

Veterans Preference: The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouses 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.

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.

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 (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

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: