Associate Governmental Program Analyst (Forensics / Legal)

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The Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst will be directed by the Staff Services Manager I in Forensic Services at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Maintain the accuracy and timeliness of maximum commitment dates and progress report due dates for all hospital commitment types.
• Prepare and distribute daily Bed Utilization Management (BUM) report for Coleman Class patients (PC-2684).
• Maintain an accurate detailed database for tracking and reporting to DOJ. Prepare annual report to DOJ on all SARATSO scores for patients who discharge from DSH-A.
• Analyze and interpret court orders, recognize and correct discrepancies. Make arithmetical computations to determine maximum commitment date applying applicable custody credits and enhancements according to Penal Code.
• Analyze and interpret forensic reports, court orders and subpoenas, recognize and correct discrepancies as needed. Track and compute Forensic Evaluators timeframes to prepare and testify for each subpoena. Prepare reports and analyze data gathered and advise management on potential impacts.
• Liaison with Public Guardians and County Conservatorship Offices to facilitate conservatorships meeting WIC5300 Criteria. Coordinate referral process working between clinicians and Medical Director to determine eligibility.
• Process Recommended Continuing Care Plans (RCCP)/ Discharge summaries for patient movement.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Responsible for cross training on all legal desks, providing backup to other analysts, and the ability to fully process all duties outlined in all legal desk procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience applicable to one of the following patterns may be combined on a proportional basis with experience applicable to the other patterns to meet the total experience requirements, provided that the combined qualifying experience totals at least 30 months. Education may not be used to reduce this 30-month limit.

Education: The following education is required when general experience is used to qualify at any level: equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

AND Either I Experience: One year of experience performing the duties of a Staff Services Analyst, Range C.

OR II Experience: Three years of professional analytical experience performing duties in one or a combination of the following or closely related areas: budgeting, management analysis, personnel, planning, program evaluation, or policy analysis. Promotional candidates who are within six months of satisfying the experience requirement for this class will be admitted to the examination, but they must fully meet the experience requirement before being eligible for appointment. (One year of graduate work in public or business administration, industrial relations, psychology, law, political science, or a related field may be substituted for six months of the required nonsupervisory experience.)

The hiring process consists of 3 steps:

1. Create an account

Log on to www.jobs.ca.gov

2. Take and pass the exam https://calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/4TR01.PDF

3. Apply for the vacancy (closes on 6/12/2024) https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#kw=atascadero
(search for Associate Governmental Program Analyst vacancy posting; contact us for assistance)

Click on the link below to learn more about our area:
https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/About_the_Area.html

For more information, please contact DSH-Atascadero Employment Office (805) 468-3660.

We offer:
Competitive salaries

Upward mobility opportunities
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
CALPERS retirement and 401K/457 plan options

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,855.00 - $7,327.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Atascadero, CA 93422: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $5,855 - $7,327