Position/Program InformationREBULLETIN INFORMATIONTHIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN FOR FILING. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED MAY SUBMIT NEW APPLICATIONS.TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY The application filing period will begin on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time)
with a deadline of Tuesday October 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
EXAM NUMBER: JC4729C-EA
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 Justice Care and Opportunities is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Programs Analyst II 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 II.
Essential Job Functions- Develops new programs and/or recommends modifications to existing programs based on needs analysis in accordance with local, State, and/or federal requirements.
- Coordinates and facilitates collaborative efforts among public, private, and non-profit groups and organizations to meet the needs of the target population, and provides leadership, technical assistance, advocacy, and coalition building on behalf of targeted groups.
- Coordinates and participates in meetings with departmental, public, private, and non-profit groups and organizations to discuss and influence policy issues impacting the assigned program.
- Develops and implements community actions plans, and ensures progress toward policy passage and implementation.
- Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of services and operations provided by program staff and/or administered by contracted agencies; develops standards for evaluation for quality assurance.
- Investigates aspects of contracted agency operations such as financial capacity to provide services, contract management and compliance, client records, compliance with the service requirements of the contract, and personnel and program management.
- Performs detailed review of budgets submitted by contract agencies to evaluate program designs including number of clients to be served and units of service to be delivered; prepares written recommendations to management regarding impact on services.
- Researches and analyzes protocols, best practices, policy issues, pending legislation, regulations, potential funding sources, and technical research, and makes recommendations to management regarding impact on services.
- Prepares position papers/recommendations on issues relating to the program area.
- Works with departmental staff on contract development including selection criteria and preparation of statements of work delineating the number of clients to be served and the nature of services to be delivered; coordinates the review and approval of contract documents by management.
- Prepares and/or analyzes applications for the most complex grants and monitors program related activities and services to ensure quality assurance with grant activities.
- Attends and conducts meetings with department officials, members of community-based organizations, and the public interested in resolving issues and influencing the program.
- Prepares written reports on program activities and on progress toward achieving the overall goals of the program.
- Initiates and/or participates in awareness campaigns that promote the program assigned; designs, lays out, produces, and disseminate products such as flyers, newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and articles as needed.
- Lead a team of analysts or mentor other analysts as needed.
RequirementsMINIMUM 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
-AND- four years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs, two years of which must have been at the level of
Health Program Analyst I*** . A Master's Degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Option II: Six years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis, two years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst I ***
. *In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's Degree or higher degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email to creola@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number on the subject of your email.
**Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (OHR). 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 or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc.
*** in the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Health Program Analyst I is defined as participation in planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating mental health and public health programs.
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: 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 REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to creola@jcod.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete.
1. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards 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).
2. Official Transcripts is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the courses from the school's website is NOT considered official transcripts and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
Additional InformationEXAM CONTENT: Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your
performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Health Program Analyst II.
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.
Background Process:
Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful clearance of all pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements. This position requires live scan clearance.
Application & Filing Information:Applications must be filed online only.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add ssevire@jcod.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application on Monday, September 30 , 2024, through Tuesday October 1 , 2024 before 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Dept Contact Name: Christopher Reola
Dept Contact Phone: (213) 212 - 2725
Dept Contact Email: creola@jcod.lacounty.gov
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hereClosing Date/Time: 10/1/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
