The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 26 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each... more details
Salary : $35.23 - $50.83 Per Hour
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SUMMARY
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 26 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS’ directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of $5 billion.
Housing for Health (HFH) is a program office within Health Services Administration, a division in the DHS. HFH was created in 2013 to address the unique needs and challenges faced by vulnerable people experiencing homelessness to provide flexible funding to community-based organizations. HFH’s Housing and Services team works in partnership with contracted agencies to permanently house people and provide non-time limited services in housing and also houses a Homelessness Prevention Unit dedicated to assisting vulnerable people before they fall into homelessness. As such, HFH is a key player and supports many of the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative recommendations in response to and in support of the County’s effort to address and combat homelessness in the communities residing within Los Angeles County.
The Assistant Staff Analyst (Housing and Services In-Home Care Giving Analyst) will serve in a supportive role on the Housing and Services In-Home Care Giving (IHCG) Team by providing program analysis, tracking, monitoring and coordinating. The Housing and Services In-Home Home Care Giving Analyst will provide general program and data support to the In-Home Care Giving Program and lead all aspects of the day to day operations and any expansions when additional funding is available. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the current In-home support services program and processes. They will also work in a supportive role with HFH Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) contracted agencies, HFH program management staff and other county partners.
The Assistant Staff Analyst (Housing and Services In-Home Care Giving Analyst) is an excellent verbal and written communicator, problem solver, and analytical thinker with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders and understand and respond to their needs in rapidly changing environments. They are highly organized and can manage multiple work streams within the program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reporting and Analysis
- Provides regular reporting to supervisors on IHCG team
- Manages the development, implementation and maintenance of program reports trackers, dashboards
Tool Development and Maintenance
- Helps refine existing program management practices
- Helps to maintain analytical and program support tools to be used within the Department of Health Services, by housing and service providers, and by other external stakeholders
Project Management:
- Convenes and facilitates discussions with IHCG partners to improve program delivery and implementation
- Manages the implementation and maintenance of reports, dashboards and analysis tools
Program and Provider Support
- Designs program reports, analyzes performance, and provides resulting analyses to stakeholders and IHCG team
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate has experience working with a client-centric, harm reduction permanent supportive housing models and is able strongly manage service program and delivery.
Education/Experience
A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Social Work, Community Development, Criminal Justice or a related field - AND - One (1) year working in a program that provides housing and support services to clients who are homeless or are at risk for homelessness; - OR - (B) One (1) year analyzing and making recommendations that address organizational management issues such as planning, program development, project management, budget development, and program evaluation of health and human services for high-risk populations (e.g. homeless, justice-involved, mentally ill, substance use disorder or medically complex).
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.
Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Knowledgeable on the utilization and extracting of data systems across DHS and the homeless system of care, e.g., CHAMP, ORCHID, Clarity, Resource Management System, etc.
- A desire to learn and gain technical expertise in new systems and data related tools
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to shifting priorities
- Excellent team player
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Not Applicable
Walk Not Applicable
Sit Not Applicable
Handling / Fingering Constantly
Reach Outward Not Applicable
Reach Above Shoulder Not Applicable
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Not Applicable
Lift / Carry Not Applicable
Push/Pull Not Applicable
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
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.