Volunteer Emergency Services Program Specialist

The Position

About the Employment and Human Services Department:

Contra Costa County’s Employment and Human Services Department works diligently to provide the community with resources that support, protect, and empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. The department is committed to hiring candidates that share our core values of delivering an exceptional customer service experience, encouraging open communication, embracing change, practicing ethical behavior, and embracing diversity.
The Volunteer Emergency Services Program Specialist serves as the lead administrative and program support for the Volunteer Emergency Services unit within the Internal Operations Bureau. This role oversees the Season of Sharing intake process, provides volunteer work direction, performs community liaison functions, engages with nonprofit organizations as needed, and performs other related duties to support the department’s mission.

The Employment and Human Services Department is currently accepting applications to fill one (1) vacancy for the Volunteer Emergency Services Program Specialist.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A problem solver with excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledgeable about public social service programs
• Knowledgeable about principles affecting nonprofit organizations
• Has effective time management and organizational skills
• Has patience and empathy
• Effective in planning and completing existing programs and projects
• An effective team member and change maker

What you may be responsible for:

• Lead client intake specialist for Season of Sharing program
• Frequent interaction with the public, donor groups and volunteers
• Managing donation deliveries, inventories, and distributions
• Collects and records monthly and quarterly data for Volunteer & Emergency Services
• Provides reports and program updates to Volunteer Program Coordinator as needed
• Provides the lead in running meetings and directing volunteers as needed
• Research services in the community and assist in prioritizing program needs
• As assigned, assist with maintaining financial records, financial reporting, grant writing or fundraising.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have the opportunity to effect positive changes amongst vulnerable populations
• You will be a part of a collaborative process with a team-based approach to work
• You will be an integral part of a small and enthusiastic team
• You will receive valuable insight into the collaboration between public and nonprofit sector operations
• You will work in a supportive and respectful working environment that values work-life balance

A few challenges you might face in this job :

• You will have to successfully manage urgent client needs with administrative requirements
• You will assist clients in frustrating and stressful situations
• You will be required to learn new database technology
• You will be expected to adapt to fast-paced program environments and processes
• You must consistently demonstrate punctuality and strong time management skills

Typical Tasks

• Assists in or provides lead in the running of committees of staff, volunteers and clients to identify program needs as assigned
• Researches existing services in the community and assists in prioritizing needs and in developing new volunteer programs or changing existing ones
• Develops community support for volunteer services by brochures and direct contact with community groups and donors
• Assists as assigned in developing press releases with the Department Public Information Officer
• Provides input for the design of jobs for volunteers
• Assists in recruitment, interviews, selections and training for volunteers
• Determines client eligibility to Season of Sharing program funding
• Holds informational meetings for staff about various volunteer program components and eligibility expectations
• Collects and records monthly and quarterly data for Volunteer Services reports by volunteer and department staff of volunteer dollars spent and grants or donations received, in providing client support activities
• As assigned gives direction to volunteers including community service workers; and coordinates activity between EHSD staff
• Answers inquiries from the community relative to volunteer programs and services
• Receives requests or direct service referrals for volunteer program assistance

To read the full job description, please click here, www.cccounty.us/hr.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

License: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Education: Possession of a Associate of Arts degree from an accredited junior college with a degree or certificate in business, social or behavioral sciences, volunteer administration or a closely related field.

Experience: The equivalent of one (1) year of experience as a eligibility worker in the Contra Costa County classified service.

OR

The equivalent of eighteen months of fulltime experience working in volunteer services programs or determining public assistance eligibility.

Substitution for Education: An additional six (6) months of experience may be substituted for one (1) year of the required education.

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

2. Training and Experience Questionnaire: Candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire at the time of filing. The responses to the training and experience questions on the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate candidates' r elevant education, training and/or experience as it relates to the Volunteer Emergency Services Program Specialist c lassification. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Flor Robb at Flor.Robb@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information , military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 9/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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