STAFF ASSISTANT II, Housing for Health

L.A. County Library; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team in addressing homelessness and related issues. As a Staff Assistant II in the Housing for Health program, you will play a vital role in analyzing organizational challenges and contributing to solutions that improve the lives of vulnerable populations. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact in the community while working within a large municipal health system. If you are driven to create positive change and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles focusing on organization and budget.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist managers in analyzing and solving organizational problems.
• Supervise clerical staff and prepare administrative reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Personnel Administration

Education

Two years of experience in administration

Experience as Administrative Assistant I or Staff Assistant I

Job description

EXAM NUMBER Y0913A-EA

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive - EMERGENCY

FILING DATES: April 18, 2025, at 12:00 P.M., (PT)

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

NO WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE 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 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 Health Services (Housing for Health) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Staff Assistant II (Housing for Health) 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 your initial work period ends, 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 Staff Assistant II.

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 integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.

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

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.

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

ABOUT HOUSING FOR HEALTH PROGRAM: Housing for Health (HFH) provides housing and supportive services to Department of Health Services (DHS) clients who are homeless and who have complex medical and/or behavioral health conditions. Since its inception, HFH has expanded to provide a continuum of housing and supportive services to unhoused county residents. HFH is now one of the two largest homeless housing and services entities in Los Angeles County.

DEFINITION: Assists the manager of a major division or bureau in a County department by analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of various problems of organization, budget, procedures, systems, program, general management, and personnel.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class function as an assistant to managers of major line divisions or bureaus of a large County department analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of various administrative problems having relatively significant consequences in terms of cost and effectiveness or public service in the division or bureau served. Prepares justification for division or bureau salaries and employee benefit, fixed assets, services and supplies budgets.

Analyzes and makes recommendations on organizational problems or work procedures in the division or bureau served; and may participate in the implementation of changes resulting from the studies.

Participates in the divisional or bureau personnel program by assisting the director in the recruitment, selection, and placement of qualified employees; and providing interpretation, advice and guidance to line managers on all aspects of personnel administration.

Collects and analyzes data, and makes recommendations on the purchase, replacement, renting, operation and repair of motor vehicles and construction equipment.

Collects and researches data for selected items of equipment, and writes equipment specifications.

Supervise a small clerical staff in the preparation and maintenance of administrative reports and records as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION I: Two (2) years of experience in a general administrative staff or specialized staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, systems and procedure, program, facility planning, budget, or personnel.

OPTION II: One year's experience as an Administrative Assistant I or Staff Assistant I.

Applicants must hold or have held the payroll title in order to qualify under Option II in the service of the County of Los Angeles.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort, including occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

YOU MUST MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENT(S) TO BE APPOINTED TO FILL ANY VACANCY RELATED TO THIS RECRUITMENT.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Before the end of 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 Housing for Health.

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

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. 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.

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.

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.

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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Sylvia Jaimez, Exam Analyst

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ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: [phone]

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: [phone]