Project Specialist

The mission of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is to improve the well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities, advance social and economic justice, and eradicate pressing societal problems in complex and culturally diverse urban environments throughout Southern California, the nation, and the world. Our mission is achieved by providing students with experiential, practice, and competency-based learning, and culturally responsive training that is informed by evidence and best practices.

The Center for Homelessness, Housing and Health Equity Research at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, is seeking a Project Specialist who can support across projects including a collaborative project with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services to develop a robust training and technical assistance plan for front-line and specialty workers tasked with providing complex care management services to indviduals who have recently moved into Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and data collection for Los Angeles’ annual homeless count.

Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

The Project Specialist will work on a project team to help convenen learning collaboratives with front-line homeless services providers and be part of a team that collects surveys from people experiencing homelessness. Job functions include participating in weekly team meetings, attending important key stakeholder meetings including groups with lived experiences of homelessness, taking and analysing notes from meetings, and preparing, delivering, and collecting materials to team members, data collection throughout Los Angeles County.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Must have a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, education, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Prior experience working on research projects, project management, conducting interviews or focus groups, or experience working with vulnerable populations is highly desired.

This position is for a full-time, fixed-term, grant-funded appointment through March 30, 2026.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Experience:

• 2 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with event planning and group facilitation

Compensation: The hourly rate range for this position is $29.59 - $33. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Additional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Skills: Directly related education and experience to be able to advise on project procedures and analysis techniques. Preferred Education: Master's degree Preferred Experience: 3 years