If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation). The applicant will need to have the qualifying exemption.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Division of Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health is seeking a Senior Administrative Assist to join our Abundant Birth Project (ABP) CA Expansion. The CA ABP is a pilot program that will provide pregnant people with a monthly income supplement during their pregnancy and post-natal periods. Led by Expecting Justice, this program recognizes that racism has shut far too many parents out of the resources they need for healthy births. Providing cash during pregnancy is an expedient and humanizing way to support mamas during this critical period of life. If you want to be a part of this pioneering, anti-racist program, please consider joining our team! To learn more about ABP, visit

https://www.expectingjustice.org/about-abp/.

The Senior Administrative Assistant (SAA) will provide administrative support to marketing and communications staff and consultants. The SAA will create and distribute the department newsletter, coordinate logistics for meetings, and provide administrative support to the department.

This is a full-time benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

The pay rate for this position is $33.13 per hour.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as point of contact for communications and outreach staff and teams for coordinating presence at outreach events and convenings
• Coordinate with marketing and communications staff and contractors to ensure all concerned have the information and approvals needed to move forward on key communications/marketing tasks
• Ensure brand standards are kept
• Traffic the submission, review, editing, finalization and approval of printed and electronic media by relevant ABP LA staff and MCAH staff
• Create and distribute newsletters on behalf of LA County regarding the project, Abundance Birth Coaching, and resources and information of interest to potential pilot participants and LA County Birthing Community and Stakeholders

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned by the Abundant Birth Project Lead and staff, Director of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Management Team

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Three years' experience in a staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations to maximize efficiency in the following areas:
  • organization,
  • systems and procedures,
  • programs,
  • communications and marketing,
  • newsletter creation
  • personnel,

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Successful clearance of LA County Live Scan required.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to use communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques to engage local media and to convey information to the public through various media and social media channels and platforms.
• Knowledge of computer software, including all Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of NationBuilder web platform and newsletter creation platforms
• Interpersonal skills to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to interact with diverse communities and constituents of diverse backgrounds, in particular communities most impacted by birth disparity
• Strong analytical skills and ability to frame complex issues and problems.
• Ability to prioritize, establish timelines, and perform effectively under multiple deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Handling / Fingering Occasionally

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs.

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs.

See Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs./day)

Frequently (2 - 5 hrs./day)

Constantly (5 hrs./day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. 

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages people of color, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.