What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Analyst - Skid Row Action Plan Technical Assistance Program Manager position at Heluna Health?
Salary: $6806.73-$9820.80 Monthly
SUMMARY
Housing for Health (HFH) is a program office within Health Services Administration, a division under the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS). HFH supports the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative recommendations support the County’s effort to address and combat homelessness in the communities within Los Angeles County.
In June 2022, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors directed HFH to collaborate with several other county departments, the CEO Homeless Initiative, and the City of Los Angeles to develop the Skid Row Action Plan (SRAP)- an intentional, and targeted plan aimed at addressing the crisis of homelessness on Skid Row which has been exacerbated over time due to decades of institutional racism. The SRAP includes several strategies to address homelessness in this area, including technical assistance and capacity building, interim housing opportunities, and coordination of placement of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) into housing.
The Staff Analyst assigned to this role will lead a dynamic team of analyst and administrative staff charged with implementation of several strategies of the SRAP. They will develop work plans as it pertains to the provision of technical assistance to interim housing providers and housing for residents of Skid Row. They will work collaboratively with other HFH senior leadership staff to establish, track, and assess progress on project deliverables. Ideal candidates will be organized, have knowledge of the landscape of homeless service providers, and experience providing supervision of multi-faceted teams, and be flexible to meet the changing needs and demands of the project.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Directs the planning, development, and implementation of Housing for Health (HFH) led strategies from the Skid Row Action Plan.
- Establishes workplans for analyst and administrative level staff and tracks their progress in accordance with project deliverables.
- Liaises with county departments, interim housing funders, providers and stakeholders in Skid Row to support the fulfillment of the SRAP.
- Facilitates meetings, trainings, and other engagements that target addressing the gaps in service provision in Skid Row and create action items to fill these gaps.
- Oversees the creation, implementation and facilitation of a resident advisory council for interim housing residents in Skid Row
- Supervises staff; directs staff hiring, orientation, training, work assignments and performance monitoring.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
Four or more years of highly complex administrative or supervising experience in the health, housing, social services, or related sectors
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
- Experience in overseeing a team engaged in providing assistance to vulnerable populations, e.g., people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless
- 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, Skype, 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
Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs./day)
Frequently (2 - 5 hrs./day)
Constantly (5 hrs./day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Currently Remote Work and Home Office Setting with a Potential Transition to a General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.
Salary : $6,807 - $9,821