Special Services Assistant V

Special Services Assistant V

The Chief Executive Office is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Special Services Assistant V vacancies related to the Jail Closure Implementation Team. Applicants will be processed on an as-received basis and those who meet the requirements may be hired on a temporary basis for up to 90 days. Before the end of your temporary work period, you will undergo an assessment which consists of an evaluation of experience based upon your performance. This assessment will be weighted 100% and will evaluate your general ability to perform the job duties. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be placed on a list for and considered for permanent appointment to Special Services Assistant V.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists the Executive Director of the Community Safety Implementation Team in managing policy development, process and implementation planning and budget recommendations.
• Analyzes and evaluates data related to jail populations, crime rates, and alternative program outcomes to inform decision-making.
• Oversees and manages the most complex projects related to jail closure, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
• Assists the Executive Director in managing the process of expanding the continuum of care for individuals diverted or released from jail, including housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and employment assistance.
• Solicits, synthesizes, and provides expert analysis and recommendations on issues related to systems of incarceration, jail depopulation, and jail closure.
• Oversees the analysis and interpretation of data related to jail populations, crime rates, and alternative program outcomes to inform decision-making.
• Oversees and coordinates the activities and professional development of CSIT staff.
• Acts as official representative of the Chief Executive Office, as directed.
• Represents management in establishing and maintaining administrative and operational coordination between County departments, and with State and/or federal entities.
• Manages efforts to prepare reports, studies and correspondence related to the closure of the Men's Central Jail.

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Four years of experience in an administrative, advisory, or supervisory staff capacity dealing with fiscal, budgetary, legislative, governmental, or similar complex issues, at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Special Services Assistant IV. 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: 2 - Light.

Additional Information:

Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add estranger@hr.lacounty.gov 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. Applicants 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 anytime 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. The application for this temporary assignment will not ask you to provide experience or education. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and respond to the supplemental questionnaire to demonstrate their qualifications. 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. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. 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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). 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 at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please click here http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ 01 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. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. 02 This is an emergency recruitment to fill temporary positions for up to 90 days. Do you understand this information? 03 If you are appointed to a temporary position, your supervisor will make an evaluation of your performance at some point during your assignment. Those who pass this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. Do you understand this information? 04 Do you have four years of experience in an administrative, advisory, or supervisory staff capacity dealing with fiscal, budgetary, legislative, governmental, or similarly complex issues, at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Special Services Assistant IV? In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Special Services Assistant IV is gained by carrying out highly complex special assignments, as ordered