Health Program Analyst II, ODR Housing (Interim Housing)

Salary: $6,624.64 - $9,557.30

SUMMARY

The Office of Diversion and Reentry within the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is looking for a Health Program Analyst II (HPAII) to join the ODR Interim Housing Team. ODR provides interim housing to individuals who are homeless, have a serious mental health disorder, and are diverted into services after being incarcerated in the Los Angeles County Jail. ODR’s interim housing sites include clinical sites which include wraparound services, including direct mental health services, case management, medication management, plus room and board. Clients reside in interim housing as they transition from jail custody to community and on to permanent supportive housing. The Interim Housing Health Program Analyst acts as a Program Manager overseeing and collaborating with community-based providers who are rendering interim housing services and additionally take a leadership role among the interim housing team, supporting other analyst staff and the day-to-day operations of ODR’s interim housing programs. This role will report to ODR’s Housing Director.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Health Program Analyst II include, but are not limited to:

• Provides support, monitoring, and day to day oversight of ODR’s contracted interim housing sites.
• Supports the onboarding of new community-based organizations and interim housing sites.
• Partners with ODR analyst staff to triage interim housing concerns and makes recommendations to Housing Director on program improvements.
• Tracks progress toward key department goals and provides monthly reports to ODR leadership.
• Facilitates, at minimum, bi-weekly interim housing provider meetings.
• Provides technical assistance and training to project partners and develop, recommend, and implement program modifications.
• Monitors data quality and implements data improvement procedures as needed.
• Collaborates with internal and external program partners to develop, recommend, and implement best practices.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures, setting programmatic benchmarks, and collecting and analyzing outcomes data and quality of data.
• Prepares program reports as needed including progress reports, performance data, and program outcomes.
• Assists in the design and implementation and day to day operations of projects, and prepare project reports including, service utilization, performance data, and program outcomes.
• Assists in coordination and collaboration with all project partners (e.g., participating departments, partner agencies, contracted service providers, stakeholder groups) to ensure all elements of the projects operate in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Assists in evaluating the overall success of assigned projects and reports findings to project partners and stakeholders.
• Conducts contract monitoring activities including, bi-annual risk assessment, and annual administrative and ongoing programmatic monitoring.
• Processes program applications and submits referrals via CHAMP database.
• Verifies client health insurance information and submits referrals to managed care health plans so that client may be authorized for CalAIM Community Supports services.
• Monitors and provides support to community-based providers to ensure performance on key indicators, e.g., consents, services, assessments, care plans, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience

Option I: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department -AND- four years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs, two years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst I.   A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Option II: Six years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis or program management.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Experience in program operations or program management.
• Social work or direct service experience in community-based programs strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree in social work, Public Health, Public Policy or related field strongly preferred.
• Lived or professional experience implementing best practice approaches with people experiencing homelessness, living with serious mental illness, and/or whom have a criminal justice background is strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage and implement program activities in coordination with ODR team.
• Demonstrated experience building collaboration and partnerships among diverse stakeholders, e.g., government, community organizations and businesses.
• Ability to coordinate day to day work among multidisciplinary teams (analysts, doctors, nurses, social workers, etc.) and service providers, including providing real-time problem solving and technical assistance as needed.
• Strong synthesis, analysis and writing skills with ability to develop products, protocols and reports.
• Strong organizational skills, including an ability to manage multiple work projects simultaneously, track project details, and meet deadlines.
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft excel and experience with database management (e.g., Electronic Health Record Systems) preferred.
• Ability to attend meetings, provide training, technical assistance, and other job-related duties in locations throughout Los Angeles County and have reliable transportation to carry out essential functions.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• 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.
• Successfully clear the LA County Live Scan process.
• Successfully clear the health clearance

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.

ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• At a minimum, candidates need to submit/upload electronic copies of a resume describing education to include training certifications, and relevant paid and volunteer experience – relevant to the job description essential job functions. Applications need to include legible copies of education diplomas/transcripts as applicable.
• A cover introductory letter may be submitted while not required.
• Legible copies of certificates to substantiate proficiency in skills, knowledge and abilities may be submitted.
• Applications without supporting documentation at the time of application or no more than 5 business days after the initial application will not be included in the candidate pool.
• Review of job description at https://helunahealth.org/join-our-team/ is suggested, especially if applying to the position from a third-party online application.

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 : $6,625 - $9,557