County of Los Angeles
CONTRACT PROGRAM AUDITOR / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States,
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCYFILING DATE:
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.EXAM NUMBER:
PH4614I-EAThe 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 County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency
Contract Program Auditor
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.Before the end of 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
Contract Program Auditor.DEFINITION:
Conducts program evaluation audits of hospitals, day-care centers and related health facilities to ensure that appropriate quality of care is maintained by private agencies with County contracts.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class receive administrative and technical direction from higher level contract and administrative positions. Contract Program Auditors are distinguished by having responsibility for auditing and evaluating the programs provided by private hospitals, day-care treatment centers, outpatient clinics and related health care providers of County contracted services for compliance with the County contract. The incumbents of these positions conduct detailed audits and evaluations of patient care and other aspects of the facility including medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, medical record, and social services, program management, diagnostic and treatment services.Conducts detailed inspections during on-site visits, and evaluations of each special area of contracted services, including staff qualifications, licensure, insurance coverage, adequacy of diagnosis and treatment and charting procedures.Identifies possible areas of non-compliance with contractual terms and provides consultative services to facility administrators regarding deficiencies.Writes reports of audits and negotiates a plan for correction of deficiencies in compliance with the agency management.Manages assigned contracts including monitoring expenditures to ensure budgetary compliance, prepares budget modifications, ensures both accuracy and compliance with reporting data requirements, approves invoices and ensures the agency maintains inventory of purchased equipment.Assists in preparation of grant applications and participates in the competitive bidding process by providing technical assistance to evaluators.Assists in the annual health facility contract negotiation meetings.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I:
Two years' experience in an administrative or staff capacity assisting in the planning, developing, monitoring, evaluating, or auditing of health or social service contracts or programs at the level of Los Angeles County classes of Administrative Assistant III or Research Analyst II, Behavioral Science.Option II:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college and three years' experience providing direct health or social program services, one year of which must have been in program planning and evaluation, program development, research and analysis, or other administrative functions at the level of Los Angeles County classes of Senior Health Educator or Community Services Coordinator II.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:
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.You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
Experience in an administrative capacity
in Los Angeles County is defined as experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management.Experience in a staff capacity
in Los Angeles County is defined as one who works in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.EXAMINATION CONTENT:
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. Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be filed
ONLINE ONLY . Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.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
hrexams@ph.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.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address.FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name:
Exam AnalystDepartment Contact Phone:
(323) 659-6546Department Contact E-mail:
HRExams@ph.lacounty.govExam Number:
PH4614I-EACalifornia Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922ADA Coordinator Phone:
(323) 659-6546Teletype Phone:
(800) 899-4099Alternate Teletype Phone:
(800) 897-0077
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OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCYFILING DATE:
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.EXAM NUMBER:
PH4614I-EAThe 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 County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency
Contract Program Auditor
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.Before the end of 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
Contract Program Auditor.DEFINITION:
Conducts program evaluation audits of hospitals, day-care centers and related health facilities to ensure that appropriate quality of care is maintained by private agencies with County contracts.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class receive administrative and technical direction from higher level contract and administrative positions. Contract Program Auditors are distinguished by having responsibility for auditing and evaluating the programs provided by private hospitals, day-care treatment centers, outpatient clinics and related health care providers of County contracted services for compliance with the County contract. The incumbents of these positions conduct detailed audits and evaluations of patient care and other aspects of the facility including medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, medical record, and social services, program management, diagnostic and treatment services.Conducts detailed inspections during on-site visits, and evaluations of each special area of contracted services, including staff qualifications, licensure, insurance coverage, adequacy of diagnosis and treatment and charting procedures.Identifies possible areas of non-compliance with contractual terms and provides consultative services to facility administrators regarding deficiencies.Writes reports of audits and negotiates a plan for correction of deficiencies in compliance with the agency management.Manages assigned contracts including monitoring expenditures to ensure budgetary compliance, prepares budget modifications, ensures both accuracy and compliance with reporting data requirements, approves invoices and ensures the agency maintains inventory of purchased equipment.Assists in preparation of grant applications and participates in the competitive bidding process by providing technical assistance to evaluators.Assists in the annual health facility contract negotiation meetings.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I:
Two years' experience in an administrative or staff capacity assisting in the planning, developing, monitoring, evaluating, or auditing of health or social service contracts or programs at the level of Los Angeles County classes of Administrative Assistant III or Research Analyst II, Behavioral Science.Option II:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college and three years' experience providing direct health or social program services, one year of which must have been in program planning and evaluation, program development, research and analysis, or other administrative functions at the level of Los Angeles County classes of Senior Health Educator or Community Services Coordinator II.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:
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.You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
Experience in an administrative capacity
in Los Angeles County is defined as experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management.Experience in a staff capacity
in Los Angeles County is defined as one who works in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. Work includes assisting and supporting administration by doing research analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as: utilization of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.EXAMINATION CONTENT:
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. Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be filed
ONLINE ONLY . Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.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
hrexams@ph.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.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address.FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name:
Exam AnalystDepartment Contact Phone:
(323) 659-6546Department Contact E-mail:
HRExams@ph.lacounty.govExam Number:
PH4614I-EACalifornia Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922ADA Coordinator Phone:
(323) 659-6546Teletype Phone:
(800) 899-4099Alternate Teletype Phone:
(800) 897-0077
#J-18808-Ljbffr