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Supervising Office Assistant II - Behavioral Health

County of Riverside

Behavioral Health

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Salary

$23.45 - $31.42

per hour

Closes

February 14, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of office workers in a behavioral health department, overseeing daily operations, training staff, and improving processes to keep things running smoothly.

It focuses on managing records, preparing reports, and ensuring everything follows rules and policies in a mental health setting.

A good fit would be someone organized with leadership experience in office roles, who can handle pressure and adapt to changes while building strong team relationships.

Key Requirements

  • Four years of clerical experience, including at least one year in a lead or supervisory role
  • Experience assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of clerical staff
  • Skills in training clerical staff and devising or modifying record-keeping procedures
  • Ability to evaluate office practices and develop improvements in clerical procedures
  • Proficiency in interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies
  • Strong organizational skills to manage resources, budgets, and workflow under pressure
  • Capability to prepare reports, analyze situations, and ensure compliance with standards

Full Job Description


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Applications will be reviewed in the order in which it was received

The Riverside County Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to fill the Supervising Office Assistant II position, responsible for managing office operations and administrative functions. This position is responsible for supervising and training staff, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining accurate record-keeping systems.

The most competitive candidate will have strong leadership skills, the ability to adapt procedures to meet changing needs, and proficiency in interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies. Candidates must be able to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and foster positive working relationships. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, analyzing situations to determine appropriate actions, and ensuring compliance with departmental standards.

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

• Plans and directs through subordinate supervisors the operations of a clerical staff.

• Studies existing clerical policies and procedures and makes recommendations for organization or procedural changes to develop a more efficient organization, directs and coordinates through subordinate supervisors, procedural modifications resulting from policy changes or changes in state, county or federal laws relating to the work.

• Prepares manual of office procedures; hires, trains, assigns, reviews and evaluates work of subordinates.

• Answers questions that involves searching for and abstracting technical data and detailed explanation of laws, policies or procedures and refers on matters requiring policy decisions to supervisor.

• Allocates resources to meet staffing, office space and equipment needs; estimates supply and equipment requirements for budgetary purposes.

• Acts as technical resource person for staff development in clerical procedures.

Qualifications

Experience: Four years of clerical experience including one year in a lead or supervisory position which involved one or more of the following primary responsibilities: assigning and reviewing the work of clerical staff; training clerical staff; devising or modifying record-keeping procedures and forms; evaluating office practices and developing improvements in clerical procedures. Either of the following may be substituted for one year of the non-specialized clerical experience.

Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from a recognized college in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education, or a closely related field.

OR

Completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, or a closely related field.

Knowledge of: Office management, organization, practices, and equipment; the principles of supervision, including training methods and techniques; business correspondence and record-keeping systems.

Ability to: Supervise subordinates, devise and adapt work procedures and record-keeping systems to meet changing organizational or specialized clerical needs; understand, interpret, and supervise the application of laws, rules, and written directions to specific situations; work efficiently under the stress of continual interruptions, changing priorities, and tight time schedules; establish and maintain cooperative relations with subordinates, superiors, and others contacted in the work; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; prepare reports.

Additional Information

Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Skills: Skill to type 40 words per minute may be required.

County of Riverside Human Resources Contact:

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Jammie Smith, at jasmith@rivco.org or (951) 955-6965. Please allow one-to-two business days for a response to general inquiries.

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