- Essential Job Functions
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health-focused programs.
Evaluates contract activities related to compliance, service delivery, operations, and budgets for quality assurance.
Assists with the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program policies, goals, and objectives.
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.
- Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's* Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department, such as Public Administration, Healthcare Administration or Management, Information Technology, Leadership/Organization Development, Behavior and Social Sciences, Social Work -AND- two years of experience at the level of Management Analyst** performing assignments in mental health program analysis***.
A Master's* Degree from an accredited university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department, such as Public Administration, Healthcare Administration or Management, Information Technology, Leadership/Organization Development, Behavior and Social Sciences, Social Work may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
LICENSE:
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.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*In order to meet the education requirement, applicant must submit a copy of their Bachelor Degree and/or Master Degree at the time of filing online. If you can't attach them, you must email to the exam analyst at hduong@dhs.lacounty.gove within 15 calendar days. Submitting application without the required degree will be rejected as incomplete.
**The experience at the level of Management Analyst in the class of Los Angeles County is defined as - Performs a variety of analytical, technical, and/or confidential and sensitive assignments in core functional area of health programs operations and administration.
***Mental Health Program Analysis is defined as: Analysis of mental health program in the County of Los Angeles is defined as evaluating/analyzing data for numerous mental health services provided to patients/inmates, and providing routine status report/recommendation for quality improvement.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional points will be given for attaching a Master's Degree with the application and experience in excess of the Selection Requirements.
- A Master's* Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department, such as Public Administration, Healthcare Administration or Management, Information Technology, Leadership/Organization Development, Behavior and Social Science, Social Work. Additional points will be given for attached Master's Degree with the application. If Master's Degree used to meet the Selection Requirements, no points will be awarded for meeting the Desirable Qualifications.
- Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience and desirable qualifications based on application information, weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies for the Correctional Health or other areas of Department of Health Services as they occur.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
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 Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order to not have to be disclosed.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
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. Though Los Angeles County public libraries have reopened with limited access hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Please use this link https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening to find out more information about reopening.
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.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Huong Duong, Exam Analyst
(323) 914-5032
hduong@dhs.lacounty.gov
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE
(323) 869-7124
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE
(800) 735-2922
