Job Specifications
Position/Program Information
Type Of Recruitment
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
EXAM NUMBER
b4727L-EA
FILING START DATE
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time)
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. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
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. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Health Program Analyst I .
Essential Job Functions
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 related to the program.
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 aides in the policy passage and implementation process.
Represents or advocate 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 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 may be substituted for one year of the required experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs. This is only applicable to option I.
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 time of filingin order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
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
II – Light: This class 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.
Special Requirements Information
ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Transcript: *In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college