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HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST III/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Salary

$118,233.84 - $159,337.20 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

b4731K-EA

Department

MENTAL HEALTH

Opening Date

02/28/2025

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

b4731K-EA

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

OPEN COMPETITIVE- EMERGENCY

FILING DATES:

March 3, 2024 at 8 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 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

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- five (5) 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 Social Work, Counseling, Health Care Administration/Management, Public Administration, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field of the department may be substituted for one year of the required experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs***.

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**.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE ABOVE REQUIRMENT(S) AT THE TIME OF FILING IN 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 and 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 REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree, or any certificates, such as Bachelor's or higher, you must include alegible copy of theofficial diploma, or official transcriptsfrom the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at thetime of filingor within 7 calendar days of filing. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or send to the exam analyst.

+ 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 (https://www.naces.org/) orthe Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (http://aice-eval.org/) (AICE). See Employment Information under Accreditation Information.

Official Transcript 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 transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.

NOTE: if you are unable to attach the required documents with your application online, you may e-mail them to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type theExam Number and Exam Title.

**Analysis of mental health or public health program is defined as the study and investigation of issues and problems of mental health or public health program development, implementation, administration, and evaluation and the generation of applicable solutions and recommendations.

*** A Health Program Analyst II in the service of Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health plans, implements, administers, and evaluates multiple aspects of a Countywide mental health program. Is responsible for the solution of complex and difficult problems, and makes recommendations in areas of resources and personnel utilization, development, implementation and improvement of mental health programs, and the refinement of practices and policies having a significant impact on the entire mental health program.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :

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.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted 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.

Applications must be filed online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen.

Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. Official Transcripts, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to [email protected] within 7 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

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 [email protected] as well [email protected],[email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/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 well in advance before the 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 govermentjobs.com/careers/lacounty .gov

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.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

+ Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.

+ FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

+ Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification, Minimum Requirements, and/or Special Requirement Information serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so, your application will be REJECTED as INCOMPLETE.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

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 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.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER

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.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD

All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

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:

Department Contact Name: Celia Yeung

Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-4249

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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The information you provide on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this Supplemental Questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering the questions by including all the information requested.

+ Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

02

This position works with individuals experiencing homelessness.

+ Yes, I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

03

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] as well as [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.

+ Yes

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Option I: Do you have 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- at least five (5) years of full-time 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 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.

+ Yes, I have at least five (5) years of full-time 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. I have attached proof of my Bachelor's and/or Master's degree to my online application.

+ Yes, I have at least five (5) years of full-time 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. I will email proof of my Bachelor's and/or Master's degree to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days.

+ No, I do not have 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- at least five years of full-time 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.

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If you answer yes to question #3 above. Please state below your Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in the area of specialization and completion date.

Transcript: *In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree, such as Bachelor's or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days of filing. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or send to the exam analyst.

Official Transcript 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 transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.

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Option II: Do you have at least seven (7) 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?

Analysis of mental health or public health program is defined as the study and investigation of issues and problems of mental health or public health program development, implementation, administration, and evaluation and the generation of applicable solutions and recommendations.

Health Program Analyst II in the service of Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health plans, implements, administers, and evaluates mental health and public health programs.

+ Yes, I have at least seven (7) 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.

+ No, I do not have at least seven (7) 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.

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Describe your experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs.

Analysis of mental health or public health program is defined as the study and investigation of issues and problems of mental health or public health program development, implementation, administration, and evaluation and the generation of applicable solutions and recommendations.

It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately.

EMPLOYER/COUNTY DEPARTMENT UNIT:

PAYROLL TITLE:

COMPLETE DATES OF CLAIMED EXPERIENCE: (from month/year to month/year):

NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK:

COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: If you do not have any experience under this option, please write "DOES NOT APPLY"

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Describe your experience at the level of Health Program Analyst II.

It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately.

EMPLOYER/COUNTY DEPARTMENT UNIT:

PAYROLL TITLE:

COMPLETE DATES OF CLAIMED EXPERIENCE: (from month/year to month/year):

NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK:

NAME AND CONTACT NUMBER(S) OF DIRECT SUPERVISOR(S):

COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: If you do not have any experience under this option, please write "DOES NOTAPPLY"

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Are you proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a County American Sign Language (ASL) certification? Note: Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

+ Yes, I have attached a County American Sign Language certification to my online application.

+ Yes, I will email County American Sign Language certification to [email protected] within (7) calendar days from application submission.

+ No, I do not have a County American Sign Language certification.

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Do you have American Sign Language (ASL) certification? Note: Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

+ Yes, I have attached ASL certification to my online application.

+ Yes, I will email ASL certification to [email protected] within (7) calendar days from application submission.

+ No, I do not have ASL certification.

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This is a reminder for you to check to ensure that you have attached your resume and that you have answered all of these supplemental questions completely and as directed.

+ Acknowledge

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Website

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