HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST III/OFFICE OF DIVERSION AND REENTRY

HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST III – OFFICE OF DIVERSION AND REENTRY – EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:00 am (PT) and will remain open on a continuous basis. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please note that the application window may close without prior notice once a sufficient number of qualified candidates has been received. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals who will help in the mission of addressing issues such as housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. Department of Health Services – Office of Diversion and Reentry is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Program Analyst III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Health Program Analyst III. About Los Angeles County Department of Health Services The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals – and an expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. Through academic affiliations with UCLA, USC, and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency, the County's 911 emergency response system, and Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. The Mission To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. Essential Job Functions Supervise a team of analysts and other personnel providing technical and consultative services to the management of a program, or oversee a small Countywide health program. Coordinate collaborative efforts among public, private, and non‑profit groups and community organizations to meet the needs of the target population; provide leadership, technical assistance, advocacy, and coalition‑building on behalf of targeted groups. Independently execute the development, implementation, and evaluation of the services of a program or sub‑program; formulate or assist with the formulation of plans, policies, and objectives for the program. Conduct meetings with departmental, public, private, and non‑profit groups to discuss and influence policy issues impacting the assigned program. Attend and conduct meetings with department officials and members of community‑based organizations and the public interested in resolving issues and influencing the program. Supervise the work of program staff and coordinate the activities of professional and technical staff implementing the objectives and goals of the program. Review written reports on program activities and progress toward achieving the overall goals; develop written program goals and specialty program plans. Supervise and participate in the development and implementation of community action plans and policy. Review written recommendations from staff regarding budgets submitted by contact agencies, policy issues, pending legislation, regulations, and technical research and position papers relating to the program area. Supervise and participate in the development and administration of contracts with mental health and public health program service providers; supervise the monitoring and evaluation of agencies to ensure compliance with contract requirements and services. Supervise the investigation of contracted agency operations performed by subordinate analyst staff; perform investigations of highly sensitive or complex issues involving contract agencies and make recommendations to management. Supervise and advise staff in the analysis and preparation of grant applications; monitor program‑related activities and services to ensure compliance with grant activities. Oversee the evaluation of awareness campaigns that promote the assigned program; oversee and assist in the design and layout of promotional materials and may disseminate products such as flyers, newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and articles. Requirements Option I: A bachelor's degree in one of the following: Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Leadership/Organization Development, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work, AND five (5) years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II. Option I (continued): A master's degree in any of the same fields may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Option II: Seven (7) years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II. Valid California Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed. Physical Class II – Light: Administrative and clerical positions that may include occasional light lifting up to a 10 pound limit. Special Requirement Information To receive credit for a college degree or coursework, attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or an official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing, or email the exam analyst within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. Foreign studies must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation agency and deemed equivalent to U.S. degrees. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by NACES or the AICE of the United States. Analysis of mental health or public health program is defined as the study and investigation of issues and problems of a mental health or public health program development, implementation, administration, evaluation and the formation of applicable solutions and recommendations. Health Program Analyst II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as one who plans, implements, administers, and evaluates mental health and public health programs. Additional Information Available Shift: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacancy Information: The current vacancies are to be filled within the Department of Health Services - Office of Diversion and Reentry. Application And Filing Information Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking the green APPLY button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the class specification and selection requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the selection requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. You have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Anti‑racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Health Services is committed to promoting anti‑racism, diversity, and inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities among race. Social Security Number Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. No Sharing of User Id And Password All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Ada Coordinator Phone (323) 914‑6365 California Relay Services Phone (800) 735‑2922 Department Contact Christina Tadeo, Exam Analyst (213) 288‑7000 mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age, ancestry, color, ethnicity, religious creed, protected family or medical leave status, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, visit https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations For Applicants The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Fair Chance The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors. Employment Eligibility Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Veteran’s Credit Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran’s credit, visit https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf. Revised September 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr