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Heluna Health · 4 months ago

Health Program Analyst I, Criminal Courts Diversion

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$5,943.91/mo - $8,575.40/mo

2+ years exp

Heluna Health is a leading organization focused on health programs, and they are seeking a Health Program Analyst I to support the criminal court diversion programs for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. The role involves assisting court team leads, screening program participants, advocating for mental health diversion, and collaborating with justice partners to ensure effective program implementation.

Health CareNon ProfitSponsorship

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Partner with the ODR Court hub team lead (HPA I) 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 make recommendations for program suitability and service/resource linkage

Document summaries of potential program candidates’ legal and health histories to support court advocacy

Participate and engage with Justice Partners working within the Criminal Court Diversion population, including those working in the court, jail, and community

Submit written affidavits to the court advocating for mental health diversion for eligible candidates

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 in the court on suitability and progress report days

Review court documentation including progress reports, AWOL reports, and other court documentation to ensure accuracy and alignment with court orders

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

Qualification

Mental health assessmentProgram managementClient advocacyDatabase managementCollaboration skillsTechnical assistanceOrganizational skillsWriting skillsCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Health Care Administration/Management, Public Administration, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field --AND-- two years of direct professional experience working with persons experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, or justice involvement, in the role of case manager, clinician, outreach worker, program manager, or similar

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Health Care Administration/Management, Public Administration, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs. This is only applicable to option I

Four years of direct professional experience working with persons experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, or justice involvement, in the role of case manager, clinician, outreach worker, program manager, or similar

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

Successfully clear LASD Live Scan Process

Preferred

Experience providing services with clients with severe and persistent mental health illness including assessment, treatment planning or counseling

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