Assistant Staff Analyst, Health (FIST)

Salary: $6,107.18 $8,811.00 Monthly

SUMMARY

The Assistant Staff Analyst, Health is responsible for the support of data and reporting related tasks for the Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial (FIST) Data team for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR).

The FIST program was created to divert felony defendants with serious mental disorders, who have been found incompetent to stand trial, out of jail and into community care under the Court’s supervision. The FIST program aims to provide comprehensive community care and housing with the goal of reducing the cycle of justice involvement and homelessness for persons with serious mental illness. This position will support the tracking and management of all potential FIST candidates and existing program participants.

Currently, ODR has a hybrid work schedule with a combination of workdays in the office, and remote. This may change at discretion of DHS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Assistant Staff Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Performs skilled duties requiring a working knowledge of functions involved in FIST CBR and penal code 1001.36 and the use of initiative and judgment.
• Works with interdisciplinary team of mental health professionals to support tasks related to moving patients through referral process in system of care, may include some analysis of legal history or other data to support this process, as well as any non-clinical tasks related to completing patient referrals.
• Assists with the collection, entry, and monitoring of all demographic and programmatic data, using program database.
• Assists in coordination and collaboration with partners (e.g., partner agencies, stakeholder groups) to ensure all project elements operate in the most effective manner.
• Communicates with program partners (Mental Health Court, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Probation), acute, subacute and community providers regarding program participants’ movement.
• Assists with the development, implementation and maintenance of reports and dashboards.
• Partners with ODR analyst staff to triage access or data issues.
• Creates participant profiles within the CHAMP system as needed.
• Collect and analyze outcomes of data and prepare reports based on special projects assigned.
• Perform other assignments and projects as directed.
• May have inadvertent access to confidential FIST client data information. Adheres to and monitors adherence to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality standards and practices.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, preferably in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Social Work, Community Development, Criminal Justice, or a related field.

AND

One (1) year in a highly responsible clerical and administrative experience in health care administrative operations for high-risk populations (e.g., homeless, justice-involved, mentally ill, substance use disorder or medically complex) - OR - (B) Researching, studying, and making recommendations to support health or social service programs or policy.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Successful clearing through the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.
• 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.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Proficient skill set in using an array of Microsoft Office Suite software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Reader, One Note, Outlook, Publisher, Teams, Outlook, etc.
• Able to multi-task and set workload priorities for time sensitive projects/tasks.
• Ability to problem solve and make recommendations to processes, policies, etc.
• Able to communicate with all levels of personnel, e.g., written, verbal, in a professional and concise/clear manner; ability to work within a project team and/or independently.
• Able to work in a very diverse environment and with diverse individuals.
• Ability to be flexible in meeting changing work tasks and timelines; must be dependable and reliable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                                             Frequently

Walk                                              Frequently

Sit                                                   Frequently

Handling                                        Occasionally

Reach Outward                            Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder               Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend           Occasionally

Lift / Carry                                     Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull                                       Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See                                                 Constantly

Taste/ Smell                                  Not Applicable

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

Salary : $6,107 - $8,811