HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER I - CASE MANAGEMENT - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT (HOMELESSNESS)

Salary : $134,649.60 - $209,407.92 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: HH4541C-EA
Department: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELESS SERVICES & HOUSING
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position/Program Information
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.
Exam Number

HH4541C-EA
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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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
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.
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 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:
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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.
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.

Additional Information
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

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 , as well as and 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 , 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 NumberPlease 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.
Department Contact Name: Suzy Atajanyan

Department Contact Email:

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

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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.

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

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

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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 SAtajanyan@hsh.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.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree* in a discipline related to the core business function of the department?
*To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official tra