Staff Development Officer

Salary : $69,707.81 - $109,600.64 Annually

Location : Riverside

Job Type: Regular

Job Number: 25-79861-01

Department: Behavioral Health

Division: MHSA Pei Regional Admin

Opening Date: 07/31/2025

Closing Date: 8/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

Applications will be reviewed in the order of when it was received

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Behavioral Health Department seeks a Staff Development Officer to join the team. This job opening will serve to fill a Staff Development Officer vacancy in Riverside.

This position works in close collaboration with the BHSA Administrator to plan, coordinate, and carry out the community program planning process as outlined in the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA).

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate community engagement activities such as listening sessions and focus groups
• Deliver presentations about department services to community members and stakeholders
• Gather and document feedback from the community to inform BHSA planning
• Collaborate with designated stakeholder groups and committees to ensure community voices-especially those from underserved populations-are reflected in the BHSA plan
• Maintain consistent, open communication with priority underserved communities to support inclusive planning

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Public speaking and delivering presentations
• Leading trainings or informational sessions
• Facilitating focus groups and community meetings
• Strong background in community engagement and stakeholder collaboration

Licensed Clinicians Preferred through the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

This position will require driving and traveling throughout Riverside County

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, develop, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate one or more phases of a departmental staff development-training program for professional, supervisory and management staff.
• Make recommendations regarding training goals and objectives, and the methods best suited to meet them.
• Write training proposals and develop an annual training plan for assigned segments of the departmental training and staff development program.
• Plan, organize and supervise an induction training program for new staff including trainees; may assign trainees to field assignments for on-the-job training during the induction training period.
• Evaluate the performance of trainees through personal contact and discussions with field assignment supervisors.
• Make recommendations regarding retention or termination of trainees, or recommend other action as appropriate.
• Plan, develop and conduct a training program for departmental supervisory and middle management staff; monitor the progress of training participants.
• Provide consultation to training participants' supervisors, recommending corrective or other action as appropriate; prepare and conduct training sessions in selected subject areas for management staff including staff from other County departments.
• Conduct an annual needs assessment survey to determine training and staff development needs of management supervisory and other departmental staff.
• Recommend and develop specialized programs to meet identified in-service training needs.
• Obtain services of qualified subject matter specialists to act as lecturers and consultants as appropriate.
• Train and utilize department staff to conduct segments of training programs as appropriate; prepare and administer evaluative tools to measure the effectiveness of the training program.
• Confer with department supervisory personnel to evaluate past programs and coordinate the training schedule with departmental operations.
• Study training, educational, social work, management, and supervisory methods.
• Locate and utilize available resources such as educational distribution organizations and other organizations and agencies concerned with training; maintain a clearinghouse of job-related training from a wide variety of resources.
• Positions assigned to the Department of Public Social Services screen, assign and supervise undergraduate interns in social service field assignments.
• Provide direct clinical casework supervision to Social Services Practitioner candidates in field placement assignments; may provide supervisory consultation to candidates for either the MFC or CSW state-issued license.
• Maintain comprehensive records for audit purposes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION IEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in psychology, sociology, social welfare, social/human services, behavioral sciences, education, business, public administration, or a related field to the assignment. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work may be required for some positions in this class.)

Experience: Two years as a County of Riverside Social Services Practitioner III or equivalent class in a public or private welfare agency.

OPTION IIEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in psychology, sociology, social welfare, social or human services, behavioral sciences, education, business, public administration, or a related field to the assignment. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work may be required for some positions in this class).

Experience: Two years of planning, organizing and conducting employee or employment development training programs in a commercial, industrial or governmental organization. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, business or public administration may substitute for one year of the required experience.)

OPTION IIIEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in psychology, sociology, social welfare, social or human services, behavioral sciences, education, business, public administration, or a related field to the assignment. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work may be required for some positions in this class).

Experience: Two years of teaching undergraduate or graduate curriculum in the behavioral sciences at an accredited college or university. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, nursing, business, public or personnel administration may substitute for one year of the required experience.)

ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: Modern principles and techniques of employee training and supervision; principles and theories of organizational development; leadership and group dynamics; professional training techniques and resources; basic principles and techniques of public administration and personnel management, including employee counseling; the provisions of the Welfare and Institutions Code and other legislative and regulatory material in the social service field; the organizations and functions of county social service agencies; basic statistical concepts and research methods for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs; assessment techniques and evaluation methods.

Ability to: Plan, develop, organize, and evaluate employee training; write manuals, handbooks, lesson plans, and syllabi; develop visual aid and other instructional material to meet specific training needs; assess training needs; interpret and apply statistical data; speak effectively and lead discussion groups; work cooperatively with other departmental and County personnel and representatives of other agencies; effectively train and supervise professional staff.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Preferred - License through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist

County of Riverside Human Resources Contact

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Jammie Smith, via email at [email protected]

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.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

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 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual)

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.

Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular 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 applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

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

01

Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in psychology, sociology, social welfare, social/human services, behavioral sciences, education, business, public administration, or a related field to the assignment?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you have as a Social Services Practitioner III with the County of Riverside, or in an equivalent position at a public or private welfare agency?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• 3 years or more

03

How many years of experience do you have in planning, organizing and conducting employee or employment development training programs in a commercial, industrial or governmental organization?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• 3 years or more

04

How many years of experience do you have in teaching undergraduate or graduate curriculum in the behavioral sciences at an accredited college or university.

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• 3 years or more

05

Do you have a master's degree in social work, nursing, business, public administration, or personnel administration from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or Licensed Psychologist?

• Yes
• No

07

What is your BBS License certificate number with the board of behavioral sciences?

08

How many years of full time professional experience do you have with contract monitoring?

• None
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 or more years
• Less than 1 year

09

How many years of experience do you have planning, developing, organizing, and evaluating employee training?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• 3 years or more

10

How many years of experience do you have with writing manuals, handbooks, lesson plans, and syllabi or developing visual aids and other instructional material to meet specific training needs?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• 3 years or more

11

How many years of experience do you have in public speaking, presenting or training, facilitating focus groups, and community engagement?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• 3 years or more

12

Can you describe your experience with public speaking, presenting or training, facilitating focus groups, and engaging with communities?

Required Question