HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER I - CASE MANAGEMENT - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT (HOMELESSNESS)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
·Today
- Salary
- $135k – $209k/yr
- Location
- Los Angeles County, CA, CA
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Type of Recruitment
Open Competitive - Emergency
Filing Information
Applications will be accepted from Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, November 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, November 19, 2026, to be accepted.
Applications will be accepted from Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, November 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, November 19, 2026, to be accepted.
Exam Number
HH4541C-EA
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Program Manager I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Health Program Manager I.
- Directs all activities of the program or program segment, including planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation.
- Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervision to plan, assign, oversee, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; provides technical guidance and support to staff where appropriate.
- Develops, implements, and interprets policies and procedures and advises or makes recommendations to bureau administration on policy issues involving the work of the organizational unit or program.
- Directs program administrative functions and internal support services and develops and implements solutions to complex problems within the program or program segment.
- Interfaces and collaborates with community groups and public and governmental agencies.
- Participates in the development, monitoring, and compliance of contracts specific to the program or program segment.
- Directs the review and analysis of existing and proposed Federal, State and local regulations, laws, or policies affecting the program.
- Supervises and leads division-wide strategic planning groups in the development of strategies and priorities for the division.
- Plans and leads the assessment of programmatic activities affecting the health and well-being of individuals served by the program and coordinates the development and dissemination of findings and recommendations developed from the evaluations conducted.
- Participates in the preparation and analysis of grant applications.
Requirements to Qualify
A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department. – AND – Three (3) years' of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Health Program Analyst III**.
Note: A Master's Degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Note: A Master's Degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
Special Requirement Information
*To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of the end of the filing period. Please submit documentation to [email protected] and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pd
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
**Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Health Program Analyst III is defined as supervising a team of analysts and other technical and support personnel providing technical and consultative services to the management of a program; or overseeing a small Countywide health program.
You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
License
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.
Physical Class
II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience working for a homeless, housing, service provider, and/or similar public agency.
- Experience as a supervisor managing contracts with community-based organizations or service providers, including monitoring performance, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and addressing operational issues.
- Experience coordinating services with housing providers, behavioral health agencies, mental health professionals, and/or substance use disorder treatment providers.
Exam Content
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Application and Filing Information
Application and Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Please note, applicants will not receive individual notifications regarding their application or whether they meet the requirements.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected], as well as [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Social Security Number
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: Suzy Atajanyan
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
Skills
ComplianceStrategic Planning