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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST I/OFFICE OF DIVERSION AND REENTRY - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$88K/yr - $118K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Health Program Analyst I for the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services. The role involves planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating mental health and public health programs, particularly in response to the homelessness crisis.

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Responsibilities

Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health-focused programs

Assists with the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program policies, goals, and objectives

Assists with the development and preparation of grants and ensures compliance with grant requirements

Assists with the coordination, planning and development of budgets for programs; assists with the monitoring of established budgets

Evaluates contract activities related to compliance, service delivery, operations, and budgets for quality assurance

Gathers and analyzes information pertaining to the project or program including overall evaluation and prepares a variety of reports and correspondence related to the program

Assists in formulating and presenting recommendations to management for program modifications or corrective action based on program evaluations

Coordinates and participates in focus groups with clients regarding quality-of-care issues

Assists in the development and implementation of community action plans, and aides in the policy passage and implementation process

Represent or advocate for the needs and rights of clients at hearings or meetings with service providers as needed

Qualification

Mental health program analysisPublic health program analysisGrant developmentBudget planningPolicy developmentAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department, in Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Leadership/Organization Development, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work-AND- two (2) years of experience at the level of Management Analyst performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department, in Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Leadership/Organization Development, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience

Four years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis, two years of which must have been at the level of Management Analyst

A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring a light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved