Assistant Staff Analyst

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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC)

Assistant Staff Analyst

Hourly Rate: $42.08

Fully Paid Medical/Dental Insurance

The following provides a general description of duties for the Assistant Staff Analyst (ASA). Please note that the summary of responsibilities and required abilities identified below are not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

The ASA will support the program planning and implementation of the County’s Regional Emergency Centralized Response Center (ECRC) which includes colocation at the ECRC site situated in Downtown Los Angeles, coordination with the County Chief Executive Office and other Departmental staff, and other programming, as assigned. This staff will ensure that all ECRC required activities are met. The ECRC will be responsible for coordinating region wide unsheltered strategy operations (e.g., encampment resolutions, CARE operations, other engagements), with the primary goal of serving the needs of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness.

The duties of the ASA include, but are not limited to, the following:

Act as the Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control’s (DPH-SAPC) representative at the ECRC.

Assist in the development and management of workflows and systems to ensure people experiencing homelessness (PEH) have access to SAPC’s network of substance use disorders (SUD) services and ensure programs are implemented with fidelity.

Coordinate with SAPC’s network of Client Engagement and Navigation Services, Substance Abuse Services Helpline, and Treatment providers to ensure timely access to services.

Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the ECRC program, including creating reports and providing input on policies, procedures, and/or standards of practices.

Serve as a technical expert and consultant to SAPC management on the ECRC program and other relevant SAPC services for PEH, support.

Analyze and make recommendations to SAPC manager for the effective use of resources, the implementation and improvement of programs and operations, and the refinement of practices and policies.

Provide support to the other ECRC staff in understanding SAPC’s system of care, including but not limited to referral pathways and levels of SUD treatment services.

Assist in coordinating and participating in meetings with contracted program providers, ECRC staff, and other entities, as needed, to provide program updates, discuss program implementation and training needs and answer questions as applicable.

Assist in coordinating meetings and activities with the managers and analysts of other SAPC branches, sections, and units to ensure that SAPC programs are implemented with fidelity.

Assist in monitoring provider compliance with program policies, procedures and practices and report problem areas to management, including recommendations for resolving identified issues to improve service delivery.

Draft presentations, memos and correspondence to management, providers, government agencies and the public about program information and updates.

Work on special projects, and ongoing SAPC programming and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department -AND- two (2) years of experience in the analysis of public or non-public programs including those in health education, public health, public policy, social services, and/or social work/social welfare. A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of DPH may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Experience researching and analyzing protocols, best practices, policy issues, pending legislation, regulations, potential funding sources, fiscal/accounting principles, and reports and makes recommendations to management regarding impact on service delivery.

Experience collecting, analyzing, and evaluating program data and making recommendations for program modifications, funding allocations, quality improvement or corrective action.

Computer literate and skilled in the use of MS Windows-based programs, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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.

Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge and understanding of behavioral health issues and programs with an emphasis on SUD services, including prevention, harm reduction, and treatment options.

Experience in working with people experiencing homelessness is the areas of connections, navigation, and finding housing or other supportive services.

Experience with project management and stakeholder engagement, including service providers and government entities.

Experience designing and implementing complex health integration programs, including developing workflows, policies, procedures and protocols related to the delivery of SUD treatment services, and the provision of services to people experiencing homelessness.

Experience leading the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, procedures and practices of health-focused programs and/or fiscal systems.

Experience with preparing reports for management and/or local, State, and/or federal agencies.

Attention to detail and organizational, planning and analytical skills to effectively work in a non-structured environment and adapt to changes in work priorities and assignments.