FUSE · 22 hours ago
FUSE Executive Fellowship | Advancing Decarceration through Community-Based Care
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $95K/yrFUSE is a national nonprofit focused on expanding social and economic opportunities, particularly for communities affected by systemic racism. The Executive Fellow will support Los Angeles County's initiative to close Men's Central Jail by developing and implementing a community-based care plan that diverts individuals from incarceration to appropriate services.
Civic & Social Organization
Hiring Manager
Aldin Barrett
Responsibilities
Manage the design and coordination of a community-based behavioral health system of care as a core component of CSIT’s jail closure framework
Work with County Health Departments to analyze and assess the County’s behavioral health service systems to determine how these systems can effectively serve individuals who would otherwise be incarcerated due to unmet behavioral health needs. Responsibilities will include mapping the current structure, identifying opportunities for improvement, expansion, and assisting with coordinating the integration of care across public and private health care systems
Research—and apply—best practices for shifting resources toward community-based care and coordinated health interventions to reduce individuals’ contact with the criminal justice system
Analyze and synthesize local, state, and federal policies relating to the health system and apply learnings from the changing landscape to the closure plan (e.g., Medicaid/Medicaid waiver changes, and Behavioral Health Services Act)
Estimate costs and assess budgetary resources (e.g., existing and potential new funding sources)
Draft an implementation plan and, under the direction of CSIT leadership, liaise with external partners to execute the plan (e.g., stakeholder engagement, planning and design, assist with the related contracting process and community engagement)
Prepare correspondence, reports and studies related to LAC’s system of care needs as they pertain to jail closure
Project manage all aspects of the above
Qualification
Required
Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, particularly in the context of community-based services and decarceration
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information, including local, state, and federal policies related to health systems
Experience in stakeholder engagement and building relationships with diverse groups, including justice-affected individuals and community organizations
Knowledge of behavioral health systems and the ability to assess and improve these systems
Experience in conducting landscape assessments and best practices research
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and correspondence
Ability to work collaboratively with County partners and community stakeholders
Commitment to advancing racial equity and addressing systemic issues related to justice involvement
Preferred
Experience working with justice-affected populations, particularly BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ people, and women
Familiarity with the Los Angeles County justice system and community-based care initiatives
Experience in health policy analysis and budget assessment
Knowledge of Medicaid and Behavioral Health Services Act policies
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
Company
FUSE
FUSE is a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing the capacity of local governments to work more effectively for communities.
Founded in 2011
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Weinberg
CEO
Ayesha Khanna
Co-Founder & Board of Directors
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