HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST I/OFFICE OF DIVERSION AND REENTRY - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

About the role

The Department of Health Services - Office of Diversion and Reentry seeks qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Program Analyst I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. 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

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health-focused programs.
• Affords assistance in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program policies, goals, and objectives.
• Assists in the development and preparation of grants and ensures compliance with grant requirements.
• Assists in coordinating, planning, and developing budgets for programs; assists in 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 related to the program.
• Affords assistance 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.
• Affords assistance in the development and implementation of community action plans, and aides 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

• Option I: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department, in Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Leadership/Organization Development, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work-AND- two (2) years of experience at the level of Management Analyst performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis.
• A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department, in Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Leadership/Organization Development, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work may be substituted for one (1) 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.

License

A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class II - Light

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring a 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.