Public Health Program Associate Jobs in California

Salary Range: $6,624.64 - $9,557.30 monthly

SUMMARY

Part of the Office of Diversion and Reentry, within the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, the Health Program Analyst II (HPAII) is responsible for leading the pre-release and court-based work for one of the court hubs within ODR’s criminal court diversion program known as ODR Housing. The ODR Housing program is a permanent supportive housing program serving individuals who are homeless, have a serious mental health disorder, and are diverted into services after being incarcerated in the Los Angeles County Jail. Clients in the ODR Housing program are referred to interim housing and are assigned to an Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) provider, who works with the client as they transition from custody to community and on to permanent supportive housing.

This position will lead one of the hub court teams and support the day to day in-person pre-release and court program operations, including, but not limited to: screening eligibility of new referrals, attending suitability court hearings and advocating on clients' behalf, orienting clients to the program and expectation, documenting outcomes, and making recommendations for care coordination. 

Currently, ODR has a hybrid work schedule with a combination of workdays in the office, in the field and remote. This may change at discretion of DHS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Health Program Analyst II include, but are not limited to:

• Act as the Analyst lead for one of ODR’s criminal court hubs.
• Serve as technical experts and consultants for the pre-release and court work of ODR’s Criminal Court Diversion Programs.
• Assist in implementation of policies and procedures, sets programmatic benchmarks, and collects and analyzes outcomes data.
• Participate and engage with Justice Partners working within the Criminal Court Diversion population, including those working in the court, jail, and community.
• Complete referral and screening of candidates for the ODR Housing program– verifying clinical eligibility criteria and legal status via health and legal record review.
• Work with justice partners to submit affidavits recommending candidates to be calendared for diversion suitability hearings.
• Act as a liaison to Justice partners working within the criminal court diversion population, including those working in the court, jail, and community.
• Participates in studies of complex and difficult problem areas. Complete court documentation including progress reports, AWOL reports, and other court documentation.
• In collaboration with ODR Physicians, join ODR’s in-court advocacy for and treatment of ODR candidates and clients, including being present, as needed, in the court and making recommendations for service and resource linkage.
• Review court documentation including progress reports, AWOL reports, and other court documentation.
• Assist in preparing project reports including referral tracking, candidate screening results, and court outcomes.
• Confers with administrators and with representatives of other jurisdictions and agencies to discuss new and ongoing programs and to exchange
• Coordinates and collaborates with all project partners (e.g., Office of Diversion and Re-Entry, participating departments, contracted agencies, stakeholder groups) to ensure all elements of the projects operate in the most efficient and effective manner.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 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.   
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.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Experience providing direct services to clients with severe and persistent mental health illness including assessment, treatment planning, or counseling.
• Experience in program operations or program management.
• Experiencing managing or leading teams providing case management, outreach, counseling or other direct client service experience in community-based programs is highly preferred.
• Mental Health Clinician is preferred but not required
• Ability to independently manage and implement program activities in coordination with ODR team.
• Demonstrated experience building collaboration and partnerships among diverse stakeholders, e.g., government, community organizations and businesses.
• Ability to coordinate day to day work among multidisciplinary teams (analysts, doctors, nurses, social workers, etc.) and service providers, including providing real-time problem solving and technical assistance as needed.
• Strong synthesis, analysis and writing skills with ability to develop products, protocols, and reports.
• Strong organizational skills, including an ability to manage multiple work projects simultaneously, track project details, and meet deadlines.
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft excel and experience with database management (e.g., Electronic Health Record Systems) preferred.
• Ability to attend meetings, provide training, technical assistance, and other job-related duties in locations throughout Los Angeles County and have reliable transportation to carry out essential functions.

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.

Successfully clear the LA County Live Scan process.

Successfully clear the health clearance

Successfully clear LASD Live Scan Process.

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, Teams, 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.

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 30 lbs

Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 30 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