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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the coordination and facilitation of collaborative efforts among public, private, and non-profit groups and community organizations to meet the needs of the target population.
• Provides leadership, technical assistance, advocacy, and coalition-building on behalf of targeted groups.
• Supervises or independently executes the development, implementation, and evaluation of the services of a program or sub-program.
• Formulates or assists with the formulation of plans, policies, and objectives for the program.
• Attends and conducts meetings with department officials and members of community-based organizations and the public interested in resolving issues and influencing the program.
• Supervises the work of program staff and coordinates the activities of professional and technical staff implementing the objectives and goals of the program.
• Reviews written reports on program activities and progress toward achieving the overall goals of the program; develops written program goals and specialty program plans.
• Reviews written recommendations from staff regarding budgets submitted by contact agencies, policy issues, pending legislation, regulations, and technical research and position papers relating to the program area.
• Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of community action plans and policy.
• Supervises and advises staff in the analysis and preparation of grant applications; monitors program-related activities and services to ensure compliance with grant activities.
• Oversees the evaluation of awareness campaigns that promote the assigned program; oversees and assists in the design and layout of promotional materials and may disseminate products such as flyers, newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and articles.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university* in Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Leadership/Organization Development, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work -AND- five (5) years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs**, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II***.
• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university* 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.
• Seven (7) years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis**, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II***.
• 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.

Special Requirement Information

• In order to receive credit for the completion of any type of college degree or course work, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing, or via email to the exam analyst at mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online.