COMMUNITY CENTER SPECIALIST II

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

AG8204B-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone.

WHEN TO APPLY

We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 5 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before

5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to be accepted.

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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 Center
133 N. Sunol Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90063

Florence/Firestone Service Center
7807 S. Compton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90001

Centro Maravilla Service Center
4716 E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90022

Willowbrook Senior Center
12915 Jarvis Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90061

Asian Community Service Center
441 E. Carson St., Suite L
Carson, CA 90745

Potrero Heights Park

Community & Senior Center
8051 Arroyo Drive
Montebello, CA 90640

Loma Alta Park
3330 N. Lincoln Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001

San Gabriel Valley Service Center
1441 Santa Anita Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733

Los Nietos Community & Senior Center
11640 E. Slauson Avenue
Whittier, CA 90606

East Rancho Dominguez

Community Center and Park
15116 S. Atlantic Avenue
Compton, CA 90221

San Pedro Service Center
769 W. Third Street
San Pedro, CA 90731

Antelope Valley Senior Center
777 W. Jackman Street
Lancaster, CA 93534

Santa Clarita Valley Community Center
26111 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Ste H001
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

THE OPPORTUNITY
The 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.

DEFINITION
Acts as assistant to an administrative head of a diversified multi-program community service or senior center.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions 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 Functions

Assists 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 QUALIFICATIONS
If 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 INFORMATION
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of experience in a responsible administrative*, supervisory**, and consultative*** or staff capacity**** in 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 Information

*Administrative 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.

LICENSE
A 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 II
Light - 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 Information

EXAMINATION 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 REVIEW
Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

TRANSFER OF EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
If 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 PREPARATION

We 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 https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests / .
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance".

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

Applicants 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 SHIFT

Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

We 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 https://www.governmentjobs.com 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.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• jmacam@hr.lacounty.gov
• gtung@hr.lacounty.gov

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 to governmentjobs.com and 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.

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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 ACCOMMODATION

If 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: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Janice Macam

Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-3603

Department Contact Email: jmacam@hr.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: AG8104B-R
Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive

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Closing Date/Time: 3/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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