Health Program Manager III, Support Services (UC)

County of Los Angeles; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking an executiveHealth Program Manager III, Support Services, to lead the Support Services Branch within the Department of Homeless Services & Housing (HSH). The role reports to the Chief Program Officer and directs planning, administration, and evaluation of countywide programs for homelessness prevention and supportive services.

The incumbent will coordinate cross-departmental initiatives, oversee contracts with community partners, and ensure equitable service

Responsibilities

• Lead the Support Services Branch and oversee the planning, administration, and evaluation of countywide programs focused on homelessness prevention, income stabilization, and supportive services.
• Coordinate cross-departmental initiatives and manage community-based contracts to ensure compliant, equitable service delivery.
• Ensure alignment with departmental priorities and provide program performance oversight across homelessness prevention, outreach, interim housing, and permanent housing services.

Job description

Position/Program Information

The Department of Homeless Services & Housing (HSH) is conducting a search for a Health Program Manager III, Support Services (UC). This position is an unclassified, at-will executive role reporting to the Chief Program Officer within HSH. This role leads the Support Services Branch and oversees the planning, administration, and evaluation of Countywide programs focused on homelessness prevention, income stabilization, and supportive services for vulnerable populations, including the Countywide Benefits Entitlement Services Team (CBEST), the In-Home Caregiving (IHCG) Program, and the Homeless Prevention Unit (HPU). The position plays a critical systemwide role in coordinating supportive services across Los Angeles County, aligning resources across homelessness prevention, outreach, interim housing, intensive case management, permanent housing, and HSH's clinical services to ensure timely, accessible, and coordinated support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The incumbent exercises significant administrative and policy discretion in directing programs, coordinating cross-departmental initiatives, managing community-based contracts, and ensuring compliance with County, State, and federal requirements. The Health Program Manager III is accountable for program performance, equitable service delivery, and alignment with departmental priorities.

County of Los Angeles

Employment Information

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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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Revised September 2025