<p>The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Community Services Aide in the Health, Housing & Community Services Department. This position assists community center staff in various areas, such as receiving, handling, and delivering catered meals to specific sites or homebound residents. Additionally, the role involves assisting with program activities and facility rentals to provide ongoing service to community members and program participants.</p> <p>This position is temporary, non-benefited and not-to-exceed 19 hours per week.</p> <p>See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/106060A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:</p> <p>Equivalent to completion of high school and twelve (12) months of experience in meal preparation, delivery services, or working with adults of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds.</p> <p>Other requirements include:</p> <p>Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required. Must report changes in status of drivers license.</p> <p>Applications must be received by Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5pm PT and must include a completed application. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.</p> <p>Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.</p> <p>The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the application period close date) </li></ul> <p>Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.</p> <p>Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.</p>