SENIOR CONTRACT PROGRAM AUDITOR / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

LA County is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Contract Program Auditor 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 the initial work period, performance will be assessed for potential permanent appointment.

About the Role

Supervises a staff of Contract Program Auditors engaged in monitoring and evaluating health services provided by private agencies with County contracts. Positions in this class serve as liaison between the County and agencies providing health services.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team engaged in the maintenance and evaluation of contracts between the County and provider agencies to ensure proper utilization of funds and provision of services.
• Supervises the monitoring and evaluating of services provided by agencies under contract with the County or by units within the Department of Health Services.
• Provides technical assistance in analyzing federal, state, and County regulations and in developing policy and procedures for contracting agencies.
• Develops appropriate guidelines, standards, and procedures for the evaluation of existing contracts in terms of quality and quantity of services provided.
• Assists in the development and interpretation of contract policy for Health Service programs, as well as preparation of contracts and request for proposals.
• Participates in the negotiation of provider contracts.
• Serves as liaison in contract matters between other County departments, local, state, and federal agencies, and other concerned parties, public and private, as needed.
• Visits various worksites to evaluate and provide necessary recommendations to vendors and/or staff to ensure contract obligations are met.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Option I: Two years' experience monitoring health services contracts for compliance at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Contract Program Auditor.
• Option II: Four years' experience auditing and evaluating hospitals and related health facilities to assure appropriate quality of care is provided by private agencies with governmental contracts.
• Option III: Four years' experience in a responsible staff capacity in a public or private health or human service agency, including two years' experience analyzing and making recommendations relating to the administration of alcohol or drug contract programs.

License: Valid California Class C Driver License.

Physical Class: Physical Class II – Light: 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.

Qualifications

Experience Definitions:

• Contract Program Auditor Level: Conducts program evaluation audits of hospitals, day-care centers, and related health facilities to ensure appropriate quality of care is maintained by private agencies with County contracts.
• Responsible Staff Capacity: Staff experience at the journey level requiring working knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to the program area assigned.
• General Staff Capacity: Experience assisting management by performing research and making recommendations on use of personnel, allocation of funds, workload, and programs and procedures for accomplishing departmental objectives.
• Specialized Staff Capacity: Staff experience requiring specialized knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program area assigned.

Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their valid California Class C Driver License to their application at the time of filing or email the documents to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within seven calendar days of filing.