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

About the role

The Department of Health Services - Office of Diversion and Reentry 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.

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.
• Affords assistance in the development and preparation of grants and ensures compliance with grant requirements.
• Affords assistance in coordinating, planning, and developing budgets for programs; affords assistance 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.
• 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 . Analysis of mental health or public health program is defined as the study and investigation of issues and problems of a mental health or public health program development, implementation, administration, evaluation and the formation of applicable solutions and recommendations.
• Licenses: 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.

Special Requirements

• Documents: A copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online.
• Email Verification: Ensure your email address is added to the list of approved senders to receive important notifications.

Additional Information

• Assessment Process: During the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
• Eligibility Information: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.

Application & Filing Information

• We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted.
• Applications will be accepted and reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis.
• If you are not contacted for an interview within 60 days of submitting your application, and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application.