HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST II-Office of Diversion and Reentry - Emergency

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles seeks qualified candidates for Emergency Health Program Analyst II within the LA Health Services system. The role plans, administers, and evaluates mental health and public health programs under an emergency framework, coordinating with public, private, and nonprofit partners to advance policy and service delivery.

The position involves developing program actions, analyzing budgets and contracts, and preparing position papers and recommendations for program management, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work plus four years of mental health/public health program analysis experience, two years at Health Program Analyst I.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, administers, and evaluates mental health and public health programs.
• Develops new programs or modifies existing ones based on needs analysis.
• Coordinates with public/private/non-profit groups to meet target population needs; provides leadership and coalition building.
• Investigates program contracts, budgets, and performance to ensure quality and compliance.
• Prepares and analyzes grant applications and monitors related activities for quality.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field

Master's Degree substituted for 1 year of experience

Six (6) years of mental health/public health analysis experience

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity - EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

Y4729A - EA

FIRST DAY OF FILING

Accepting applications starting Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., PT.

This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION

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 Los Angeles Health Services (LAHS) Office of Diversion and Reentry is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Program Analyst II vacancies.

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.

During 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.

WHY WORK FOR US

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles County

THE MISSION

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Plans, implements, administers, and evaluates mental health and public health programs.

• 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 ensuresprogress 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 analyzesapplications for the most complex grantsand monitors program related activities and services to ensure quality assurance with grant activities.
• Attends and conducts meetings with department officials, members ofcommunity- 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.
• Initiatesand/or participates in awareness campaigns that promote the program assigned; designs, lays out, produces, and may disseminate products such as flyers,newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and articles.
• Lead a team of analysts or mentor other analysts, as needed.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

OPTION I: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Leadership/Organization Development, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work - AND - four (4) 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 Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Leadership/Organization Development, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

OPTION II: Six (6) 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.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

In order to receive credit for the completion of any type of college degree or course work, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing, or via email to the exam analyst at [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Note: Click the following link for a full description of Los Angeles County's Health Program Analyst I classification specification item #4727.

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 a 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.

EXAM CONTENT

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.

VACANCY INFORMATION

The current vacancies are to be filled within Department of Health Services.

AVAILABLE SHIFT

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 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.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE

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 that 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 inequalities and disparities among races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Brenda Aguila, Exam Analyst [e-mail]

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