Community Center Director II/Emergency Appointment Homelessness
Los Angeles County Los Angeles, California, United States
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Categories: Administration and Management, Emergency Management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jun 30, 2026
Job Description:
Community Center Director II/Emergency Appointment Homelessness
Description
Position/Program InformationTYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
EXAM NUMBER:
CA8169A-EA
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) until Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, July 2, 2026, to be accepted.
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance abuse. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Community & Consumer Services Bureau is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Community Center Director II vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet all the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Community Center Director II.
Essential Job Functions
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Directs center activities, including informational and referral services, and crisis intervention and emergency services.
Develops and implements center objectives, policies, and procedures within the framework of the center's program objectives and the needs of the individual communities served.
Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of center personnel.
Plans, initiates, and coordinates specialized programs designed to meet community needs.
Maintains public relations within the center's service area and participates in community activities and organizations in order to define community needs, promote development of service resources, and gain community support.
Assists community organizations in establishing and coordinating services and resources and preparing grant proposals for private and government subsidies.
Coordinates center programs with other County services and community resources such as schools, law enforcement agencies, and medical facilities.
Assists in the formulation and interpretation of departmental policies as they related to the center's operation.
Assists the department head in the identification of special problems and unmet needs in the community, and performs special assignments as directed.
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Closing Date/Time: 7/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific