HEALTH PROGRAM ANALYST I
Job description
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
DEFINITION:
Participates in planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating mental health and public health programs.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
This is the entry-level class in the Health Program Analyst Series. Positions allocable to this classification are located in the departments of Mental Health and Public Health and perform routine-to-difficult program work that is directly related to the department's core mission or business, rather than an auxiliary or support function. Factors affecting allocation of positions in the Health Program Analyst Series include but are not limited to scope and complexity of program/clinic, program budget, number and size of contracts, and size and composition of clinical, professional, and support staff.
Positions allocated to the Department of Mental Health typically report to and receive supervision from a clinical program manager or a Health Program Analyst III, and perform assignments in connection with key functional areas of programs administered for a small- to medium-sized clinic or a centrally-administered Countywide program of comparable level, scope, and complexity.
These positions require working knowledge of principles of program administration, organization, and planning; methodologies, concepts, and practices of human services program development, support, and evaluation; and the ability to collect, evaluate, and synthesize data, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations in connection with community health programs; interpret Federal, State, and County legislative regulations and mandates; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community members, and other public and private agencies; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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.
Represents or advocate for the needs and rights of clients at hearings or meetings with service providers, as needed.
Option I : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Health Care Administration/Management, Public Administration, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field -AND- two 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 Social Work, Counseling, Health Care Administration/Management, Public Administration, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. This is only applicable to option I.
Option II : 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.
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: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
- ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Transcript : In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree, such as Bachelor's or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within 7 (seven) calendar days of filing.
Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.
Experience at the level of Management Analyst is defined as performing a variety of analytical, technical, administration and evaluation in core functional areas of health programs operations and administration.
Analysis of mental health or public health program is defined as the study and investigation of issues and problems of mental health or public health program development, implementation, administration, and evaluation and the generation of applicable solutions and recommendations.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :
Additional credit will be given for experience related to the desirable qualifications.
Demonstrated experience in researching and interpreting regulations and statutory requirements for major departmental revenue and funding sources.- Demonstrated experience in assessing mental health or public health programs and making recommendation for revenue maximization.
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation of Board Letters, requests for report back to Board Motions, or presentations on Departmental priorities and budget for organizations or municipalities.
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing the impact of new legislations, proposals on existing programs, implementation of new programs, and funding.
- Demonstrated experience in advocating for patients’ rights at probable cause hearings or Reise medication capacity hearings to ensure the client understands their rights regarding his/her involuntary detention.
Demonstrated experience investigating client grievances and complaints in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code requirements (including meeting with clients, providers, and staff) to identify if a patient’s rights have been violated or system deficiencies are present.
Demonstrated experience working in program administration focusing on program evaluation and reports development including monitoring program metrics, expenditures, cost studies, and outcome data for mental health programs.- Demonstrated experience with contract monitoring including reviewing claims, adherence to contract terms, monitoring service delivery, and making recommendations on contract changes and budget adjustments.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon the application, supplemental questionnaire, desirable qualifications at the time of filing, weighted 100%. Additional credit will be given for experience related to the desirable qualifications.
APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
AVAILABLE SHIFT
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Past and present mental health clients, parents, and family members are encouraged to apply.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be file online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this opening. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, PT, on the last day of filing.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in t he spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
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 if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL
Many important notifications such as incomplete and exam results letter will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add exams@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification, Selection Requirements, and/or Special Requirement Information serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so, your application will be REJECTED as INCOMPLETE.
COVID-19:
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
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 individual 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 at 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 do not have to be disclosed.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
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.
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.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Department Contact Name: Irene San, Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: 323-705-4074 or 213-972-7034
Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: 213-972-7034
Teletype Phone: 800-899-4099
California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922
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