Development Specialist I Spanish Bilingual - Indio

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions Housing and Urban Development - Community Development Block Grants Division (HUD-CBDG Home Grants Division) is seeking a Development Specialist I to serve their department located in Riverside.
This position will require driving throughout Riverside County.
This position will require candidates to be bilingual level II - Spanish.

The incumbent will be required to coordinate and provide program information to the public, attend meetings with Spanish speaking members, assist with affordable housing compliance monitoring, assist with communications on the affordable housing portfolio, assist on tracking and receipt reports, assist with onsite inspections of properties, maintain record keeping of activities on a fiscal year basis and receive loan and monitoring fee payments for affordable housing projects.

The most competitive candidates will have experience with maintaining records, organizing information, high volume customer services, and performing inspections.

The will also have experience with project management software such as Monday and Microsoft Excel for tracking information.

Meet the Team!
The County of Riverside's Housing and Workforce Solu t ions (HWS) Department is a dedicated group that prioritizes delivering services to the County's most vulnerable populations.

Through helpful interventions that meet our county's housing and workforce related needs, HWS is promoting prosperous neighborhoods and healthy communities.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Interview applicants for special employment and training programs to determine income, employment status, education, experience, interests, and other factors relevant to program eligibility; maintain client contacts to assess progress, provide motivational counseling and make appropriate resource referrals; provide information regarding available employment and training programs to individuals and community organizations.

• Complete or assist applicants in completing application, referral or registration forms; inform applicants of other employment and training opportunities and resources in the community.

• Determine applicant eligibility from registration forms, interviews and supporting documentation provided by the applicant; explain eligibility determinations, program provisions and the participant's rights.

• Assess suitability of clients for program referral; identify and refer applicants to appropriate service resources.

• Conduct routine testing and assessment; recommend training options and develop client employment and training plans.

• Ensure client computer files and case records are updated and reviewed in a timely manner; compile statistical reports on intake and related activities as needed; compile data and prepare routine statistical and narrative reports and correspondences.

• Maintain contact with local community-based organizations,...