COMMUNITY CENTER SPECIALIST II
The County of Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
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COMMUNITY CENTER SPECIALIST IIPrint (ApplyCOMMUNITY CENTER SPECIALIST IISalary$65,911.68 - $88,823.04 AnnuallyLocationLos Angeles County, CAJob TypeFull timeJob NumberAG8204B-RDepartmentAGING & DISABILITIESOpening Date02/25/2026Closing Date3/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions Position/Program InformationEXAM NUMBERAG8204B-RTYPE OF RECRUITMENTWe welcome applications from anyone.WHEN TO APPLYWe will be accepting online applications from Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) untilTuesday, March 3, 2026, 5 p.m. (PT). All applications must be receivedbefore5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to be accepted.Follow us on Social Media! WHY WORK FOR US?The Department - Aging and Disabilities - was created to ensure the health, dignity, and quality of life for all older adults, adults with disabilities, and dependent adults within the County of Los Angeles. With core beliefs of equity, inclusion, collaboration, community and workplace excellence, we strive to improve lives and support self-determination for older adults, adults with disabilities, and communities. We partner with non-profits, community-based organizations, commissions, and other government agencies to provide services such as social, educational and recreational services, training and education programs, accessibility services, wellness and nutrition programs, emergency preparedness and response programs, home-delivery meal services, in-home visiting programs, crisis intervention, legal services involving fraud, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and other issues that pertain to the older and dependent adults in the community.We are recruiting to fill Community Center Specialist II positions in the Community and Senior Service Centers.The Community Center Specialist II position works on-site Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at one of our 13 listed locations based on staffing needs:East Los Angeles Service Center133 N. Sunol DriveLos Angeles, CA 90063Florence/Firestone Service Center7807 S. Compton AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90001Centro Maravilla Service Center4716 E. Cesar E. Chavez AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90022Willowbrook Senior Center12915 Jarvis AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90061Asian Community Service Center441 E. Carson St., Suite LCarson, CA 90745Potrero Heights ParkCommunity & Senior Center8051 Arroyo DriveMontebello, CA 90640Loma Alta Park3330 N. Lincoln Ave.Altadena, CA 91001San Gabriel Valley Service Center1441 Santa Anita AvenueSouth El Monte, CA 91733Los Nietos Community & Senior Center11640 E. Slauson AvenueWhittier, CA 90606East Rancho DominguezCommunity Center and Park15116 S. Atlantic AvenueCompton, CA 90221San Pedro Service Center769 W. Third StreetSan Pedro, CA 90731Antelope Valley Senior Center777 W. Jackman StreetLancaster, CA 93534Santa Clarita Valley Community Center26111 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Ste H001Santa Clarita, CA 91350THE OPPORTUNITYThe team member we are searching for should be passionate about serving communities and older adults, skilled in leading and supporting staff, and dedicated to fostering trust and collaboration with diverse partners. They should be well organized, communicative, and experienced in coordinating community-based programs while maintaining accurate documentation and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.DEFINITIONActs as assistant to an administrative head of a diversified multi-program community service or senior center.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDSPositions allocable to this class are found in the Department of Aging & Disabilities and receive technical direction from a Community Center Director. These positions serve as lead staff in a community service or senior center and have responsibility for coordinating the work of community center and auxiliary staff who provide direct and outreach human services to a large client population in a specific geographic area. Incumbents must possess a thorough knowledge of community needs, resources and problems. Incumbents must also be aware of private community agencies interested in specialized activities and must be able to resolve community problems.For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Community Center Specialist II (.Essential Job FunctionsAssists in the development, implementation and evaluation of community and senior services.Leads staff (e.g., Community Health Workers, Neighborhood Workers, auxiliary staff) by ensuring staff receive the support, guidance, and training needed to effectively perform their duties.Supports community-oriented efforts by addressing community needs, gaining its trust and promoting a successful delivery of services that benefits the community.Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., management, community-based organizations, community members, governmental agencies, representatives of the Board of Supervisors and County departments).Prepares and maintains various documents and records (e.g., referrals, recommendations, correspondence, calendars, reports, forms, RQN and memoranda; training materials, presentations, confidential files) and communicate pertinent information to relevant parties (e.g., management, community partners, community members, government agencies and County departments).ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONSIf you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.WITHHOLD INFORMATIONNo withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.RequirementsSELECTION REQUIREMENTSTwo (2) years of experience in a responsible administrative, supervisory, and consultativeor staff capacityin the field of human services such as employment, social welfare, or community services. The required experience must have included active participation in identifying community problems and analyzing and making recommendations for their solution.Special Requirement InformationAdministrative is defined as work involving the application of a substantial body of knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices applicable to one or more fields of administration or management. While positions in this occupational group do not require specialized education, they demand the type of skills (analytical, research, writing, judgment) typically gained through a college-level education, or through progressively responsible experience.Supervisory experience includes responsibility for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviewing and selecting new staff, and performance management.Consultative experience includes advice and professional guidance by assessing community or administrative issues and offering informed solutions or recommendations to support effective program operations.Staff Capacity is defined as work involving assisting and supporting administration by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as utilization of personnel; allocation of funds; workload and workload fluctuations; and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.LICENSEA valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASS IILight - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENT:Once we verify that you meet the requirements to qualify, we will invite you to a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment,weighted 100%, measuring: Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Deductive Reasoning Reading Comprehension Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.EXAM REVIEWMultiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.TRANSFER OF EXAMINATION COMPONENTSIf you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.TEST PREPARATIONWe provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary. Online practice tests are available at (/. Various information can be found on our website atThe section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance". ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATIONApplicants who passed the assessment are placed on an eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use the eligible list to fill vacancies in Department of Aging & Disabilities as they occur.AVAILABLE SHIFTAnyAPPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATIONWe only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in togovernmentjobs.comand following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.TESTING ACCOMMODATIONIf you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.Testing Accommodations Coordinator: Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922Department Contact Name: Janice MacamDepartment Contact Phone: (213) 433-3603Department Contact Email: Exam Number: AG8104B-RType of Recruitment: Open CompetitiveCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELESEmployment InformationAny language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:Testing Accommodations for Applicants:The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: Fair Chance:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).Employment Eligibility:Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.Career PathFinder:Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application atVeteran’s Credit:Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:Revised September 2025For detailed information, please clickhere (01The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.Please be advised that failure to provide complete and sufficient information in the application supplemental questionnaire may result in disqualification of your application, even if you possess the qualifying experience.Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as"see resume" or "see application"will not be considered a complete response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. I understand the above information and instructions. 02Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.DO NOTselect "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.Please , , , , , , and your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. I understand the above information and instructions. 03How many years of experience do you have in a responsible administrativecapacity in the field of human services such as employment, social welfare, or community services? No experience Less than 1 year At least 1 year but less than 2 years 2 years or more 04Please list the position(s) you currently hold or have held in which you performed in a responsible administrativecapacity in the field of human services such as employment, social welfare, or community services and provide the following information: Payroll Title: [if payroll title is not consistent with your duties, please attach/upload signed official out-of-class, additional responsibilities or temporary assignment bonus document(s) (past or present) to support your claim as stated in the job bulletin under Endorsement of County Qualifications]. Employer: Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/yr) - TO (mm/yr) Total hours worked per week: Supervisor's Name and Contact Information: Duties:(Duties under each work experiencemust be described clearlyin theapplication and supplemental questionnairefor evaluationORit willnot be considered or credited). If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".05How many years of experience do you have in a responsible supervisorycapacity in the field of human services such as employment, social welfare, or community services? No experience Less than 1 year At least 1 year but less than 2 years 2 years or more 06Please list the position(s) you currently hold or have held in which you performed in a responsible supervisorycapacity in the field of human services such as employment, social welfare, or community services and provide the following information: Payroll Title: [if payroll title is not consistent with your duties, please attach/upload signed official out-of-class, additional responsibilities or temporary assignment bonus document(s) (past or present) to support your claim as stated in the job bulletin under Endorsement of County Qualifications]. Employer: Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/yr) - TO (mm/yr) Total hours worked per week: Supervisor's Name and Contact Information: Duties:(Duties under each work experiencemust be described clearlyin theapplication and supplemental questionnairefor evaluationORit willnot be considered or credited). If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".07How many years of experience do you have in a responsible consultativecapacity in the field of human services such as employment, social welfare, or community services? No experience Less than 1 year At least 1 year but less than 2 years 2 years or more 08Please list the position(s) you currently hold or have held in which you performed in a responsible consultativecapacity in the field of human services such as employment, social welfare, or community services and provide the following information: Payroll Title: [if payroll title is not consistent with your duties, please attach/upload signed official out-of-class, additional responsibilities or temporary assignment bonus document(s) (past or present) to support your claim as stated in the job bulletin under Endorsement of County Qualifications]. Employer: Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/yr) - TO (mm/yr) Total hours worked per week: Supervisor's Name and Contact Information: Duties:(Duties under each work experiencemust be described clearlyin theapplication and supplemental questionnairefor evaluationORit willnot be considered or credited). If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".09How many years of experience do you have in a responsible staff capacityin the field of human services such as employment, social welfare, or community services? No experience Less than 1 year At least 1 year but less than 2 years 2 years or more 10Please list the position(s) you currently hold or have held in which you performed in a responsible staff capacityin the field of human services such as employment, social welfare, or community services and provide the following information: Payroll Title: [if payroll title is not consistent with your duties, please attach/upload signed official out-of-class, additional responsibilities or temporary assignment bonus document(s) (past or present) to support your claim as stated in the job bulletin under Endorsement of County Qualifications]. Employer: Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/yr) - TO (mm/yr) Total hours worked per week: Supervisor's Name and Contact Information: Duties:(Duties under each work experiencemust be described clearlyin theapplication and supplemental questionnairefor evaluationORit willnot be considered or credited). If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".11Describe your experience identifying community problems, analyzing root causes, and making recommendations for their solution. Provide the following information: Payroll Title: [if payroll title is not consistent with your duties, please attach/upload signed official out-of-class, additional responsibilities or temporary assignment bonus document(s) (past or present) to support your claim as stated in the job bulletin under Endorsement of County Qualifications]. Employer: Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/yr) - TO (mm/yr) Total hours worked per week: Supervisor's Name and Contact Information: Duties:(Provide details about the community problems you identified/analyzed and the recommendations that you made for their solutions). If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".12WILLINGNESS QUESTIONNAIRETo proceed in the examination process, applicants must answer "Yes" to question 14, confirming their willingness and ability to perform job-related tasks.A "No" response will result in automatic disqualification. I understand the above information and instructions. 13Are you willing to perform the following duties and responsibilities as part of the job? Work a full-time, on-site schedule (Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week) without telework options. Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, on occasion as needed. Change your work location if required, based on operational or organizational needs. Engage with clients or individuals who may at times be upset, resistant, confrontational, or hostile, including those accused of elder mistreatment or abuse. Yes No 14SELECTIVE CERTIFICATIONApplicants who pass the assessment and are placed on the eligible list, may also be placed on specialized secondary lists targeting specific locations where vacancies exist. Your response to the next question will determine whether you qualify for placement on these secondary lists, in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.03. As such, it is important that you answer carefully and accurately to be considered. I understand the above information and instructions. 15This job opportunity is available at various locations throughout the Los Angeles County Department of Aging and Disabilities. From the options below, please checkALL locationswhere you would accept employment.You will only be considered for locations you select. 3330 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena, CA 91001 441 E. Carson St., Suite L, Carson, CA 90745 15116 S. Atlantic Ave., Compton, CA 90221 777 W. Jackman St., Lancaster, CA 93534 7807 S. Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001 4716 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022 12915 Jarvis Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90061 133 N. Sunol Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90063 8051 Arroyo Dr., Montebello, CA 90640 769 W. Third St., San Pedro, CA 90731 26111 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Suite H001, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 1441 Santa Anita Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733 11640 E. Slauson Ave., Whittier, CA 90606 Required QuestionEmployerCounty of Los AngelesAddress Los Angeles, California, 90010WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email
Created: 2026-03-04