Assistant Staff Analyst- Interim Housing Pathway Home at Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

Salary: $35.23 - $50.83 Per Hour

 

SUMMARY

Housing for Health (HFH) is a program office within Health Services Administration, a division under the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS).  HFH supports the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative’s recommendations and efforts to address and combat homelessness in the communities within Los Angeles County. The HFH Interim Housing (IH) program serves individuals with complex health and/or behavioral health conditions who need a higher level of support services than is available in most shelter settings. The program offers temporary housing in a stable environment to assist clients in stabilizing, increasing independence and completing permanent housing goals. 

The HFH IH program collaborates with County’s Chief Executive Office Homeless Initiative team to implement interim housing projects under the Pathway Home initiative. Pathway Home is an encampment resolution project with the goal of reducing unsheltered homelessness in communities across the county through the provision of interim housing and supportive services. 

The Assistant Staff Analyst (ASA) on the Interim Housing Pathway Home team will provide programmatic oversight of a portfolio of interim housing projects. This oversight includes regular engagement with contracted IH providers via case conferences and other meetings, monitoring of programmatic expectations, technical assistance, and problem-solving support. As needed or requested, the ASA will be present at IH sites to support with addressing provider and/or participant needs. They will work collaboratively across IH team members and CEO stakeholders to ensure the needs of the program are being met. Ideal candidates will be organized, have knowledge of mainstream services for people experiencing homelessness, and be flexible to meet the changing needs and demands of the program. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•  Provides oversight of a portfolio of IH facilities and is responsible for ensuring adherence to the statement of work.


•  Conduct regular case conferences with assigned portfolio of IH facilities/providers, and document notes and other action items from scheduled meetings.


•  Support, as needed and/or as opportunities are available, with permanent supportive housing connections for participants and/or in collaboration with partners.


•  Track and complete quality assurance of contracted provider documentation (i.e., case notes, assessments, care/housing plans, etc.) in information systems.


•  Provide problem solving and intervention supports and recommendations as it pertains to participant crises and/or needs.


•  Facilitate, in collaboration with other IH staff, administrative tasks such as transfers of participants, daily census/participant roster reconciliation, and exit processing.


•  Provide and/or connect to resources for training and technical assistance for contracted providers on topics such as: crisis de-escalation, problem solving, motivational interviewing, documentation expectations, etc.


• Recommends, develops, and implements program modifications. 


• Assists in the collection and analysis of data specific to program operations which may include referral source information, provider census information, and programmatic monitoring outcomes. 


• Provides regular programmatic updates to stakeholders that include internal program staff, participating departments, participating departments, partner agencies, contracted service providers, and other groups. 


• Monitors deliverables from all partners and identifies potential data collection roadblocks and solutions. 


•  Other duties and special projects as assigned. 

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education/Experience 

Three or more years of highly complex administrative experience the health, housing, social services or related sectors.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Successful clearing through the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.


• 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.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Experience in assisting and providing services to vulnerable populations, e.g., people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless


• 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, Skype, 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.

 

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

Not Applicable          Not required for essential functions

Occasionally               (0 - 2 hrs./day)

Frequently                    (2 - 5 hrs./day)

Constantly                    (5+ hrs./day)

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Currently Remote Work and a General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

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)

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