Social Service Planner

Full Job Description

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Behavioral Health seeks a Social Service Planner to join the BHSA Planning and Cultural Competency team. This job opening will serve to fill a Social Service Planner opening in Riverside.

Under general direction, the Social Service Planner consults with public and private agencies and community organizations in the coordination and development of Countywide mental health and/or social services policy and plans; performs responsible and complex planning, analysis and coordination in the preparation of plans, service delivery, contract development, and grant/funding proposals; and other duties as required.
This class provides administrative and planning assistance and support to management in support of the full range of mental health and/or social service programs. Incumbents are responsible for addressing issues that require in-depth analysis and making recommendations involving program implementation.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Serve as Team lead for Cultural Community Liaison (CCL) contractor(s) to ensure they meet their contract goals/objectives and assist in shaping their work in the community.
• Support the efforts of the Cultural Competency Reducing Disparities (CCRD) committee and the subcommittee associated with the Cultural Community Liaison (CCL).
• Ensure compliance with the RUHS-BH Cultural Competency Plan.
• Ensure that the Cultural Community Liaisons Program adheres to and meets the goals/objectives listed in the Program Handbook.
• Provide support to the Innovation program by ensuring the team adheres to the Innovation plan and meets regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA)-related planning by organizing, attending, and facilitating community meetings and hearings in order to gather and share relevant planning information and insure the integration of local needs into the department's planning process.
• Work under direct supervision of a Staff Development Officer (SDO).
• Other duties, as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of County Behavioral Health Processes and Policies.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9/80, every other Friday off

This position will require driving and traveling throughout Riverside County



Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.
We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian’s Office, address the diverse needs of our community.
At RUHS Behavioral Health, you’ll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.
If you’re passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!
For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health

Requirements

• Enlist the cooperation of mental health and social service providers, private sector organizations, government agencies, and community members in the formulation of advisory groups for the study and review of mental health and/or social services programs and plans.

• Provides leadership for planning and to advisory groups in the identification, assessment, and prioritization of community needs.

• Evaluates requests for proposals and prepares responses to the requests.

• Reviews needs assessments developed by mental health and/or social services providers and community groups in order to develop comprehensive mental health and/or social service needs assessments and program plans, and recommendations for the disbursement of program funds.

• Monitors and evaluates services being provided in order to ensure effective program implementation.

• Participates in established local community and Countywide planning/evaluation bodies and attends community meetings and hearings in order to gather and share relevant planning information and insure the integration of local needs into the department's planning process.

• Analyzes existing resources and services for the planning and implementation of new programs and the development of grant proposals.

• Maintains contact with department staff and other agencies in order to ensure coordinated implementation of State regulations and to share information regarding program planning and legislative analysis.

• Performs surveys and studies in the development of grant proposals.

• Develops goals and objectives for both new and ongoing planning and evaluation projects.

• May perform complex analysis in developing and maintaining long-range social services plans.

• Prepares a variety of reports, records, correspondence, and other written documents as necessary.

• Represents management staff on the legislative plan, technical planning issues and advocacy process at the local, state and federal level.

Qualifications

Education (Preferred): Graduation from an accredited college with a major work in Business or Public Administration, Social Welfare, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or other related field.

Experience: Some administrative experience researching, analyzing, and developing recommendations concerning mental health and/or social services regulations or DMH and/or DPSS administrative procedures. This includes the development of program policies and procedures, preparing program plans, planning, coordinating and implementing mental health and/or social service administrative programs and interagency agreements; preparing and/or evaluating needs assessments within a mental health and/or social service or other human services agency. This experience would have preferably included assignments in organizing and coordinating community group members from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, in forming advisory groups, and writing grant proposals.

Knowledge of: Administrative methods and techniques including the principles of organization, planning and analysis; The principles and practices of mental health and/or social services administration; The perceptions and attitudes of the community toward poverty, dependence, mental health and social services, the department's program recipients and their related effects on the community and cultural influences; Private, federal, state, and local mental health and/or social services programs and the provisions of the California Welfare and Institution Code and of the Social Security Act pertaining to mental health and/or public social services programs; Computer systems including the use of standard office related software programs.

Ability to: Research, analyze, and develop recommendations concerning social service regulations, program policies and procedures; Establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals and groups from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds; Provide leadership to community groups and other organizations involved with mental health and/or social services; Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; Prepare clear, concise, and persuasive reports, plans, and grant/funding proposals; Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations applicable to mental health and/or social service programs in the development of program plans and grant/funding proposals; Actively listen and understand others viewpoints.

Additional Information

For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact the recruiter, Nicole Prado: nprado@rivco.org, (951) 955-2552with any questions regarding this recruitment. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.