Health Program Analyst I (Clinical), Court Pre-Release - Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In

Salary: $5,943.91 - $8,575.40

SUMMARY

The Health Program Analyst I (HPAI) is responsible for assisting the court team leads in supporting the pre-release and court-based work for ODR’s criminal court diversion programs, for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR). ODR’s criminal court diversion programs include ODR Housing and Maternal Health. 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 assigned 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.

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 assigned 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 role will assist the court leads at one or more of the three ODR criminal court hubs (LAX Courthouse, Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Court Center, and Los Angeles Superior Court in Van Nuys) with the assessment, screening, advocacy and court diversion of clients entering the ODR Housing Program.

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 I include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with the ODR Court hub team lead (HPA II) to assist with all aspects of the pre-release diversion process for the ODR Housing program.
• Assess program candidates received via referrals from attorneys. Verify clinical and legal eligibility via review of health and legal records or client assessment.
• Conduct jail in-reach as necessary to engage potential clients, provide orientation to the program, or further assess eligibility.
• Meet with program candidates in court lock-up, accompanied by a sheriff deputy, to conduct client interviews and mental health and/or substance use assessments.
• Document clinical summaries of potential program candidates to support court advocacy.  
• Assist in the implementation of policies and procedures, set programmatic benchmarks, and collect and analyze outcomes data.
• Participate and engage with Justice Partners working within the Criminal Court Diversion population, including those working in the court, jail, and community.
• Coordinate referral and screening of candidates for the ODR Housing program.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Clinical Counseling (LPCC), Clinical Psychology, or related field strongly preferred.

AND

Four (4) years in a highly responsible clerical and administrative experience in health care administrative operations for high-risk populations (e.g., homeless, justice-involved, mentally ill, substance use disorder or medically complex) - OR - (B) Researching, studying, and making recommendations to support health or social service programs or policy.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Clinical Counseling (LPCC), Clinical Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy or related field strongly preferred.
• Experience in program operations or program management.
• 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

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.

ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• At a minimum, candidates need to submit/upload electronic copies of a resume describing education to include training certifications, and relevant paid and volunteer experience – relevant to the job description essential job functions. Applications need to include legible copies of education diplomas/transcripts as applicable.
• A cover introductory letter may be submitted while not required.
• Legible copies of certificates to substantiate proficiency in skills, knowledge and abilities may be submitted.
• Applications without supporting documentation at the time of application or no more than 5 business days after the initial application will not be included in the candidate pool.

Review of job description at https://helunahealth.org/join-our-team/ is suggested, especially if applying to the position from a third-party online application.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                                                    Frequently

Walk                                                      Frequently

Sit                                                           Frequently

Handling                                              Occasionally

Reach Outward                                 Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder                  Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend             Occasionally

Lift / Carry                                           Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull                                             Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See                                                         Constantly

Taste/ Smell                                        Not Applicable

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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)