HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER I - Emergency Appointment

Position/Program Information

Exam Number

JC4541A-EA

Type of Recruitment
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

The application filing period will begin on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) through

Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) will not be considered.

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 Program Manager 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 Manager I.

Essential Job Functions

Position Responsibility
Develops, implements, and monitors strategy, prevention, diversion, and reentry programs that serve justice impacted individuals and their communities

Directs all ongoing oversight activities of a program or initiative (e.g. research reports, policy recommendations, grant applications, budget reports, survey results, focus group data, legislation, laws, County code, State/Federal regulations) that serve justice impacted individuals and their communities

Directs through subordinate supervisors (e.g. Program Analyst III, JCOD): budget preparation, contract administration, and grant acquisition of multiple programs and services

Participates in the department's strategic planning

Investigates and responds to various higher-level complaints, complex issues, inquiries (e.g. board complaints, contracts, grants, grievances, audits) related to programs and initiatives that serve justice impacted individuals

Directs the preparation of variety of documents (e.g., presentations, training materials, board correspondence, executive level reports, executive summaries of program effectiveness)

Represents the department and the division in Countywide justice related projects (e.g., in various meetings within the department, community, and committees; labor-related meetings)

Oversees large multidisciplinary task force(s); represents department at various internal/external functions or events (e.g., meetings, committees, conferences, public hearings, board meetings)

Supervises subordinate supervisors (e.g., Program Analyst III, JCOD)

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:
A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited** college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department - AND - Three years of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Health Program Analyst III***. A Master's degree* in a discipline related to the core business function of the department will be accepted for one year of the required experience.

*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. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**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.

NOTE: For the purposes of this recruitment, fields of study that are to be considered a “discipline related to the core business function of the department” as outlined in the above Requirements to Qualify are as follows:

• Criminal Justice
• Judicial Administration
• Public Administrations
• Behavioral/Social Sciences (Sociology; Counseling; Psychology; Applied Behavioral Science; Ethics; Communication; Political Science; Economics; Social Welfare)
• Education
• Health Services (Public Health; Human Biology and Society; Cognitive Science)
• Philosophy
• Business Management
• Cultural Studies (African American; Asian American; Native American etc..; Gender Studies
• Labor Studies
• Liberal Arts
• Project Management
• Other related fields

*** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Health Program Analyst III is defined as supervising a team providing technical and consultative services (e.g., overseeing the analysis, development, and implementation of social services programs or justice program), and/or supervising operations of social services or justice programs (e.g., Prevention, Reentry, Pretrial).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience linked to housing, mental health, and/or substance use disorder treatment services
• Experience managing community-based organizations under contract to provide health and/or social services to at-risk populations
• Experience utilizing data and managing personnel for improving the operational capabilities of the unit and/or department
• Experience overseeing the creation and execution of strategic planning which oversees a collection of key projects focused on driving organizational change
• Experience with the criminal legal system, demonstrating a strong understanding of rehabilitation strategies, community engagement, and data- driven outcomes to effectively address recidivism and support justice-involved individuals

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.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION 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 Manager I.
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 submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contracted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

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 creola@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 Thursday, October 24, 2024, through Tuesday, October 29, 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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Analyst Contact Name: Christopher Reola
Analyst Contact Email: creola@jcod.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 893-1192

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Closing Date/Time: 10/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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