Senior Staff Analyst, Health (Housing Director) - ODR

Company: Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Senior Staff Analyst, Health (Housing Director) - ODR If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation) SUMMARYThe Senior Staff Analyst, Health is responsible for the management of ODR's Housing programs within Los Angeles County. This position will oversee the planning, implementation, and contract monitoring and will work with public, private and other community organizations to gain and ensure cooperation in achieving program goals and objectives. This position will work in close collaboration with multiple Department of Health Services departments, other County Departments, State funders, community-based organizations and other community stakeholders to implement complex programs that will impact the system-wide delivery of Health Agency services. The Senior Staff Analyst, Health will supervise and provide technical and administrative oversight to the Staff Analyst, Health positions working on this program. This role will be reporting to the Program Implementation Manager.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.FunctionsODR is seeking candidates who have experience in homeless and housing services or community mental health, program management, database management, and experience working with community-based organizations. The Housing Director is an essential part of ODR's program operations, serving as a liaison to community-based providers and internally supporting and partnering with ODR's interim housing, permanent housing, and clinical staff. The position will participate in planning discussions, evaluate project needs, place a focus on continuous quality improvement, and facilitate the day-to-day program operations necessary for the effective execution of project objectives.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and coordinates the work of a staff of analysts serving as technical experts and consultants to management in major health service areas.
• Develops policies and procedures, sets programmatic benchmarks, and collects and analyzes outcomes data.
• Regular oversight of referral and access system, housing case management services, employment services, rental subsidy administration, housing location and placement, and program intake and exit.
• Provides regular programmatic updates to the Office of Diversion and Re-Entry, its Steering Committee and member departments, contracted agencies, Board of Supervisors, and stakeholder groups.
• Directs the implementation and day to day operations of the projects, oversees the budget, and prepares project reports including expenditure reports, service utilization, performance data, and program outcomes.
• Analyzes project operations and outcomes and makes recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Leads contract monitoring activities including annual administrative and programmatic monitoring and invoice processing.
• Has immediate responsibility for the orientation, training, development, and evaluation of employees supervised.
• Reviews work for thoroughness, soundness of recommendations, and compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Supervises and participates in studies of complex and difficult problem areas
• Confers with administrators and with representatives of other jurisdictions and agencies to discuss new and ongoing programs and to exchange information.
• 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.
• Develops and monitors Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) with partners, facilitates regular meetings to manage project implementation and oversight, and works with support service providers to ensure seamless and integrated systems of care.
• Provides technical assistance to project partners and develops, recommends, and implements project modifications.
• Researches and identifies philanthropic and government funding opportunities to sustain and/or expand the projects and prepares proposals to request funding.
• Oversees evaluation of Office of Diversion and Re-Entry supportive housing projects.
• Leads evaluation design including goals and timeline in collaboration with stakeholders (Office of Diversion and Re-Entry, Steering Committee and member departments, contractors).
• Monitors deliverables from all partners and identifies potential data collection roadblocks and identifies solutions.
• Monitors data quality and implements data improvement procedures as needed. Collects all demographic and programmatic data and tracks all participants for quality assurance purposes.
• Oversees ODR's delivery of CalAIM Community Supports services.
• Evaluates the overall success of the projects and reports findings to project partners and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.Job Qualifications:
  • Experience in supervising professional employees in the research, analysis, and preparation of recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and improvement of operations and programs having department-wide impact.
  • Experience developing solutions to problems of organization, program, procedure, budget or personnel.
  • Highly responsible and complex administrative or staff experience.
  • Experience overseeing and managing capacity building projects and support services to vulnerable populations.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a professional manner, with courtesy and tact, and maintain confidentiality and security of documents and information.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals and partners both internally and externally.
  • Must possess strong organizational skills initiative and follow-through.
  • Lived or professional experience implementing best practice approaches with people experiencing homelessness, living with serious mental illness, and/or whom have a criminal justice background is strongly preferred.
  • 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.Education/Experience
    • A Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management, Journalism, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Social Work, Psychology, Community Development, Criminal Justice or a closely related field.
      • OR - A Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
      • OR - At least 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Master's or Bachelor's degree.
      • AND - A minimum of four (4) years of highly responsible and complex experience or (A) Analyzing and making recommendations that address issues such as planning, program development, project management, budget development, and program evaluation of health and human services for low-income vulnerable populations - OR - (B) Researching, studying and making recommendations to support health or social service programs or policy.
      • AND - A minimum of two (2) years supervising or leading a multidiscipline team of staff performing direct service delivery, administrative oversight, or project management of social service programs in one of the following or similar fields: homeless services, affordable housing development, community mental health, substance use services, or diversion or reentry services.Certificates/Licenses/ClearancesA 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 IO pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.Other Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesNIAPHYSICAL DEMANDSStand FrequentlyWalk FrequentlySit FrequentlyHandling / Fingering Occasionally Reach Outward OccasionallyReach Above Shoulder OccasionallyClimb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend OccasionallyLift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbsPush/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbsSee ConstantlyTaste/ Smell Not ApplicableNot Applicable Occasionally Frequently ConstantlyNot required for essential functions (0 - 2 hrs/day)(2 - 5 hrs/day)(5+ hrs/day)WORK ENVIRONMENTHeluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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