HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST I/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use.

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Program Analyst I 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. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance (weighted 100%). Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health-focused programs.
• Assists with the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program policies, goals, and objectives.
• Assists with the development and preparation of grants and ensures compliance with grant requirements.
• Assists with the coordination, planning, and development of budgets for programs; assists with the monitoring of established budgets.
• Evaluates contract activities related to compliance, service delivery, operations, and budgets for quality assurance.
• Gathers and analyzes information pertaining to the project or program, including overall evaluation, and prepares a variety of reports and correspondence.
• Assists in formulating and presenting recommendations to management for program modifications or corrective action based on program evaluations.
• Coordinates and participates in focus groups with clients regarding quality of care issues.
• Assists in the development and implementation of community action plans and aids in the policy passage and implementation process.
• Represents or advocates for the needs and rights of clients at hearings or meetings with service providers, as needed.

Requirements

Selection Requirements:

• Option I: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Health Care Administration/Management, Public Administration, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field AND two years of experience at the level of Management Analyst performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis.
  • A Master's degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Option II: Four years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis, two years of which must have been at the level of Management Analyst.

You must meet the above requirement(s) at the time of filing to be appointed.

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: Light – occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Accreditation: Degrees must be from accredited institutions or evaluated as equivalent by a recognized academic credential evaluation agency (e.g., NACES or AICE). Foreign studies must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.

Transcript Requirement: You must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts showing the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or email it within 7 calendar days of filing.