| Location | Riverside, CA |
| Salary | $10,484–$12,497 Per Year |
Job Posting: HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST
Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
JC-526784
HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST MAND
$10,484.00 - $12,497.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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Job Description and Duties
Performs ongoing monitoring, assessing and derives appropriate recommendations for the maintenance of quality nursing services with primary emphasis on the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients in Canyon Springs. Practice is guided by the standards of the California Board of Registered Nursing and the Nursing Practice Act. Daily on-going direct interaction with clients with developmental disabilities who may display severe behavior problems. Requires walking, relocating to different areas of the facility and sitting extended periods of time. Operates an automobile on hospital visits and various office equipment such as, computers, fax machines and copiers. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Evaluates client's health needs and develops plans of care whose standards based on the steps of the nursing process. Prepares required documentation for medical nursing assessments, health care plans and other documentation as required. Advises in the prevention, detection and control of communicable disease. Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the development and provision of active treatment as required by the Individual Program Plan. Attends planning meetings and special treatment conferences as required. Makes recommendations concerning the health needs of the client. Responds immediately and provides nursing assessment in medical emergencies when requested. Completes required documentation. May act as liaison between the facility and acute hospital to monitor the progress of the clients who are temporarily transferred for acute care. Will be required to work weekends and holidays.
Effective October 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-526784
Position #(s):
472-114-8160-XXX
Working Title:
HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST
Classification:
HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST MAND
$10,484.00 - $12,497.00 T
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Riverside County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Canyon Springs is located in Riverside County in Cathedral City, 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation/cultural attractions include golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, rock climbing, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home.
Facility Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov/CanyonSprings/Index.cfm
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in California as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
N/A
Attn: Larry Beasley
69-696 Ramon Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
N/A
Larry Beasley
69-696 Ramon Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits .
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:
State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website
CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Larry Beasley
(760) 770-6260
larry.beasley@cs.dds.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Linda Reyes
(760) 770-6247
Linda.Reyes@cs.dds.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
EXAM BULLETIN
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.