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Job Description
Position/Program Information
REBULLETIN INFORMATION
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN FOR FILING. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED MAY SUBMIT NEW APPLICATIONS.
The application filing period will begin on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) with a deadline of Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Exam Number
JC4731A-EA
Type of Recruitment
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
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 III 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 III.
Essential Job Functions- 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.
- 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.
- 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 the investigation of contracted agency operations performed by subordinate analyst staff; performs investigations of highly sensitive or complex issues involving contract agencies and makes recommendations to management.
- Supervises and advises staff in the analysis and preparation of grant applications; monitors program-related activities and services to ensure compliance with grant activities.
- Reviews written reports on program activities and progress toward achieving the overall goals of the program; develops written program goals and specialty program plans.
- Supervises and participates in the development and administration of contracts with mental health and public health program service providers; supervises the monitoring and evaluation of agencies to ensure compliance with contract requirements and services.
- Conducts meetings with departmental, public, private, and non-profit groups and community organizations to discuss and influence policy issues impacting the assigned program.
- Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of community action plans and policy.
- Supervises the work of program staff and coordinates the activities of professional and technical staff implementing the objectives and goals of 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.
- 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
MINIMUM 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- five 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 II.
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:
Seven 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 II.
* Experience at the level of Health Program Analyst II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating mental health and public health programs.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize and alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - 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 ssevire@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 Information
EXAM 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 III.
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 Friday, January 17, 2025, through Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 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: Sandra Sevire
Dept Contact Phone: (213) 497-1189
Dept Contact Email: ssevire@jcod.lacounty.gov
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Closing Date/Time: 1/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
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