Assistant Staff Analyst (N220, N221)

Salary Range: $35.23-$50.83 per hour

SUMMARY

Housing for Health (HFH) is a program office within Community Programs, a division under the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS).  HFH was created and put into implementation in support of the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative recommendations in response to and in support of the County’s effort to address and combat homelessness in the communities residing within Los Angeles County.  Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees work both remotely and from the office, as needed.  

In June 2022, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors directed HFH to collaborate with several other county departments, CEO- Homeless Initiative, and the City of Los Angeles to develop the Skid Row Action Plan (SRAP)- an intentional, and targeted plan aimed at addressing the crisis of homelessness on Skid Row which has been exacerbated over time due to decades of institutional racism.

The SRAP includes several strategies to address homelessness in this area, including the provision of robust technical assistance and capacity building to existing interim housing and service providers in Skid Row.

Assistant Staff Analysts (ASAs) assigned to the SRAP Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Team will function to provide training and support to housing and service providers on Skid Row on topics such as harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed care.

They will also liaise with the providers and other community stakeholders to help address and resolve grievances and troubleshoot issues as it pertains to accessing housing on Skid Row.

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 technical assistance and training to interim housing and services providers in Skid Row on topics that include, but are not limited to: motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma informed care.


* Collaborates with interim housing stakeholders in the development and implementation of policies and practices that address the unique needs of residents on Skid Row and help to facilitate enhanced service provision for this population.


* Conducts meetings and conference calls with relevant stakeholders to discuss challenges or barriers in service provision for this population.


* Aids in the collection of quantitative and qualitative data used to inform and develop recommendations for the delivery of project services.


* Support in problem solving efforts with service providers to address potential grievances brought by Skid Row residents and/or other stakeholders.


* Other duties and special projects as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS


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

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