HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST III/OFFICE OF DIVERSION AND REENTRY - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles invites applications for an emergency Health Program Analyst III within the Department of Health Services, Office of Diversion and Reentry. This role supervises a team of analysts and collaborates with public, private, and non-profit partners to advance mental health and public health programs during an emergency response.

Initial appointments may be up to 90 days with potential for permanent employment; applicants must meet rigorous education and experience standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Leadership/Organization Development, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work and five years of experience in mental health/public health program analysis, two years at Health Program Analyst II
• Master's Degree may substitute for one year of required experience
• Seven years of experience performing mental health/public health program analysis, two years at Health Program Analyst II (Option II)

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of analysts and provides technical and consultative services to management of a program
• Oversees coordination among public, private, and non-profit groups to meet target populations
• Develops, implements, and evaluates services of a program or sub-program
• Leads meetings with department officials and community organizations to discuss policy issues
• Supervises program staff and coordinates activities to achieve program goals
• Reviews reports on program activities and develops program plans and budgets
• Oversees contracts with mental health and public health providers and monitors compliance
• Reviews staff recommendations and positions on grants and regulatory issues
• Oversees awareness campaigns and development of promotional materials

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program analysis

Leadership/coalition-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, health administration, public health, or related field

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity - EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER:

Y4731A-EA

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:00 am (PT) and will remain open on a continuous basis. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please note that the application window may close without prior notice once a sufficient number of qualified candidates has been received.

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.

Department of Health Service - Office of Diversion and Reentry 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.

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 III.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.

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

ABOUT THE POSITION:

DEFINITION:

Supervises a team of analysts and other technical and support personnel providing technical and consultative services to the management of a program; or oversees a small Countywide health 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.

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.

Conducts meetings with departmental, public, private, and non-profit groups and community organizations to discuss and influence policy issues impacting the assigned 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.

Supervises the work of program staff and coordinates the activities of professional and technical staff implementing the objectives and goals of the program.

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 implementation of community action plans and policy.

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 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.

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.

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 TO QUALIFY:

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- five (5) years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs**, two (2) 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 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: Seven (7) years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis**, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II***.

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 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. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title in the subject line of the email. Note: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the NACES or the AICE of the United States.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader). We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

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

Health Program Analyst II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as one who plans, implements, administers, and evaluates mental health and public health programs.

Note: Please click the following link for a full description of Los Angeles County's Health Program Analyst II classification specification item #4729.

EXAMINATION 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 hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

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

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The current vacancies are to be filled within the Department of Health Services - Office of Diversion and Reentry.

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.

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 Health Services 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.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:

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

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:

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CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Christina Tadeo, Exam Analyst
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