HUMAN Services Administrator III - Emergency Appointment (homelessness)

Human Services Administrator III - Emergency Appointment (Homelessness)

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 Aging and Disabilities is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Human Services Administrator III 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 Human Services Administrator III.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and evaluates, through subordinate administrators, the work of district or regional staff including administrative functions such as budget preparation and control, personnel selection, and the development and preparation of statistical and other reports.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and monitors work activities, through subordinate administrators, to ensure established quality service standards are maintained.
• Directs and participates in studies to determine the effectiveness of aid or service programs and the need for modification in program policies and procedures.
• Directs and participates in the analysis of proposed legislation which affects departmental programs.
• Directs and participates in the analysis and interpretation of Federal and State regulations regarding aid or service programs, and the preparation of directives and instructions to implement changes in policies and procedures dictated by these regulations.
• Interprets departmental policies and programs to other agencies, the news media, and community groups. Promotes a public relations programs within the districts or regions to develop service resources and to gain community support; may direct a departmental community liaison program.
• Directs community workshops and participates as a member of community task groups, committees, and boards in order to promote departmental goals, objectives and services.

Requirements to Qualify:

• Three (3) years of experience in an administrative, management or highly responsible staff capacity at the level of Human Services Administrator I.
• You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

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.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Professional experience working with older, dependent or disabled adults.
• Professional experience monitoring policy or legislative changes impacting homelessness and impacts on older, dependent or disabled adults.

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.
• 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 ADAGRecruitmentTeam@lacounty.onmicrosoft.com, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
• 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: Aging & Disabilities Recruitment Team

Department Contact Email: ADAGRecruitmentTeam@lacounty.onmicrosoft.com

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).

Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application.

Veteran's Credit: Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested.

I understand the above information and instructions.

This position works in support of the County's response to homelessness.

I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

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 ADAGRecruitmentTeam@lacounty.onmicrosoft.com, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

I understand the above information and instructions.

How many years of experience do you in an administrative, management or highly responsible staff capacity at the level of Human Services Administrator I?

No experience

6 months to less than 1 year

1 year to less than 2 years

2 years to less than 3 years

3 years or more

Please describe your experience that supports your response to Question #4, and include the following information:

Payroll Title

Department and Division/Section/Unit

Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy