Independent Contractor Cal Aim Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary Range: $6806.73 - $9820.80 Monthly

SUMMARY

Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) is a program office within Community Programs, a division under the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS). The State of California’s Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is implementing the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) program. CalAIM is being administered by the Medical Care Plans (MCPs) in each jurisdiction and a key feature of CalAIM is Community Supports (CS) which will cover some of the costs of tenancy sustaining service and housing navigation services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries who meet criteria. DHS ODR is responsible for the daily oversight and implementation of the CalAIM initiative. The Staff Analyst will work under the ODR Housing Team in support of the Community Supports (CS) program for CalAIM. The position will focus on managing team referrals, monitor data quality, collaborate with managed health plans and coordinate with ODR program managers. The position will also be working on developing reporting and managing the workflow for the CalAIM team along with other assigned duties. This position will require strong organizational skills, experience with data analytics, and ability to manage relationships with internal and external partners. The Staff Analyst, Health will report to ODR’s CalAIM CS Senior Staff Analyst.

The Staff Analyst will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing programs for the Office of Diversion and Reentry under the Supportive Housing Services Master Agreement including Reentry Intensive Case Management Services.

Funding for this position is time limited. The position is funded for a 12 month period from start date or December 31, 2027, whatever ends earlier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Staff Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Work with CalAIM team on timely coordination and collection of data in preparation for CalAIM referrals. The data is entered both in a client profile and referral list and includes sensitive information related to demographics, health information, and health plan provider. Upload documentations for client profile, populate lists for identify new enrollments, cross referencing different databases to pull relative information and maintaining trackers.
• Operationalize new CalAIM services including creation of tracker, development of workflow, staff and provider training and coordination with key partners on program implementation.
• Represent ODR at key partner meetings, takes notes, prepares meeting minutes, action items, etc.
• Maintains accuracy and compliance with reporting and data requirements, provides data entry/input, compilation, and data retrieval, analysis on various databases, spreadsheets, documents, and reports, etc.
• Supervision of an array of clerical, programmatic, and/or administrative personnel as needed; may act as lead on projects, meetings, etc. as applicable.
• Provides on-going technical assistance on complex issues to staff, partners, and contract agencies; assists in the analysis of problems and identification of solutions; assists in project modifications as needed to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Frequent use of an array of Microsoft Office Suite software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Reader, One Note, Outlook, Publisher, Skype, Outlook, etc.
• Performs skilled clerical and typing duties requiring a working knowledge of clerical functions involved and the use of initiative and judgment.
• Processing, editing, and creating/developing an array of various documents (e.g., Word, Excel documents, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned

Other Skills ,Knowledge and Abilities

• Proficient skill set in using an array of Microsoft Office Suite software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Reader, One Note, Outlook, Publisher, Skype, Outlook, etc.
• Able to multi-task and set workload priorities for time sensitive projects/tasks.
• Ability to problem solve and make recommendations to processes, policies, etc. • Able to communicate with all levels of personnel, e.g., written, verbal, in a professional and concise/clear manner; ability to work within a project team and/or independently.
• Able to work in a very diverse environment and with diverse individuals.
• Ability to be flexible in meeting changing work tasks and timelines; must be dependable and reliable.
• Proficient skill set in using an array of Microsoft Office Suite software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Reader, One Note, Outlook, Publisher, Skype, Outlook, etc.
• Able to multi-task and set workload priorities for time sensitive projects/tasks.
• Ability to problem solve and make recommendations to processes, policies, etc. • Able to communicate with all levels of personnel, e.g., written, verbal, in a professional and concise/clear manner; ability to work within a project team and/or independently.
• Able to work in a very diverse environment and with diverse individuals.
• Ability to be flexible in meeting changing work tasks and timelines; must be dependable and reliable.

Education/Experience

OPTION I:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Counseling, Healthcare Administration/Management, Leadership/Organization Development, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Social Work -AND- four (4) years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs, two years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst I.   

or
A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university* 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.
OPTION II:
Six (6) years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis, two years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst I.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• 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.
• Successful clearing through the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Sit Frequently
Handling / Fingering Occasionally
Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally
Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 35 lbs
Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 35 lbs
See Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable
Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly (5+ hrs/day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.