DIVISION CHIEF, PUBLIC GUARDIAN, MENTAL HEALTH/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

About the role

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Division Chief, Public Guardian Mental Health vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs a division responsible for a consevatorship program in the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Solves policy and problems as they arise.
• Formulates policies and procedures as necessary for implementation of changes in laws and regulations.
• Participates in development of objectives and planning for the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Oversees development and implementation of new data systems programs.
• Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation to determine impact on operations and make recommendations.
• Represents the program in meetings with other County departments, State and Federal representatives, and other public/private agencies.
• Maintains liaison with a variety of officials and agencies on matters relating to the division's activities.
• Coordinates the work of the division with other divisions and departments.
• Has responsibility for the preparation of the division's annual budget.

Requirements

• Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college and four years of experience in a responsible administrative staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedures, programs, facilities planning, budget or personnel.
• Three years as an Assistant Division Chief, Public Guardian OR Four years as a Supervising Deputy Public Guardian.
• Licenses: 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

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.

Application and Filing Information

Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

To apply, click on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. Official Transcripts, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.