The following provides a general description of duties for the Staff Analyst. 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 Staff Analyst will support the program planning, implementation, and management of the Contingency Management Program (CM) which includes the expansion of the current CM program and other programming, as assigned. This staff will ensure that all grant required activities are met.
The duties of the Staff Analyst include, but are not limited to, the following: • Serve as a technical expert and consultant to SAPC management. • Analyze and make recommendations to the manager for the effective use of resources and personnel, the implementation and improvement of programs and operations, funding allocations, spending plans, and the refinement of management practices and policies. • Act as a team leader of other analysts. • Lead the development and management of workflows and systems to ensure SAPC programs are implemented with fidelity. • Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SUD programs, including creating reporting templates and drafting policies, procedures and practices. • Communicate with providers to ensure consistent attendance at mandatory trainings and meetings and track provider attendance at required trainings and meetings. • Provide support to the contracted program providers in understanding new business, reporting, evaluation and fiscal requirements. • Coordinate meetings with contracted program providers to provide program updates, discuss program implementation and training needs and answer questions. • Coordinate meetings and activities with the managers and analysts of other SAPC branches, sections and units (e.g., Finance, Contracts and Compliance Monitoring, Information Systems, Health Outcomes and Data Analytical, Clinical Services) to ensure that SAPC programs are implemented with fidelity. • Monitor provider compliance with program policies, procedures and practices and report problem areas to management, including recommendations for resolving identified issues. • Review and analyze monitoring, utilization and cost reports to provide program modifications and corrective action recommendations to management to improve service delivery. • Draft presentations, memos and correspondence to management, providers, government agencies and the public about program information and updates. • Collect, evaluate and synthesize data; draw conclusions; and formulate recommendations for program improvement. • Work on special projects 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 with project management and provider engagement. • Experience designing and implementing complex health integration programs, including developing workflows, policies, procedures and protocols related to the delivery of SUD treatment services. • 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.