HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST I/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles seeks an Emergency Health Program Analyst I to support the Department of Mental Health with development, implementation, and evaluation of health-focused programs. You will assist in grant management, budgeting, and policy development while coordinating with stakeholders and reporting on outcomes.

Initial employment may be up to 90 days with potential for permanent County service. A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required, with a master’s degree serving as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience at Management Analyst level in mental health/public health programs.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of required experience for Option I.
• Option II requires four years of mental health/public health program analysis, two years at Management Analyst level.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Program analysis

Policy evaluation

Grant management

Budget planning

Data reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Health Admin/Public Admin

Job description

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.

Position/Program Information

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

Exam Number

b4727L-EA

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

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 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 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).
• Experience at the level of Management Analyst is defined as performing a variety of analytical, technical, administration and evaluation in core functional areas of health programs operations and administration.
• 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.

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 email [e-mail] within 7 (seven) calendar days of filing.

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: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information).

Additional Information

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.

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, Selection 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.

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Employment Eligibility

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

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Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

Revised September 2025