Staff Analyst, Program Manager (Office of Diversion & Reentry), ODR
Description
Salary: $7185.91 per month
SUMMARY
The Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) is seeking Program Managers to work on Youth Diversion and Development Programs that involve partnerships between youth-serving providers and local law enforcement agencies to connect youth to community-based activities and services in lieu of arrest.
ODR’s Division of Youth Diversion and Development (YDD) was created 2018 to provide contracting and coordination to community-based programs in order to advance an evidence-informed, coordinated, and comprehensive model of youth diversion and youth development that empowers community-based organizations as the primary providers of youth diversion services in lieu of arrest with the goal of equitably reducing young people’s involvement with the justice system in Los Angeles County. Diversion providers who are awarded YDD program contracts will receive funding, ongoing tailored capacity-building, connections to potential partners for referral and service coordination, and other resources for data collection, evaluation, and communication.
ODR is seeking candidates who have experience in youth engagement or youth-focused program management, collaboration with diverse stakeholders (including but not limited to service providers, youth advocates, law enforcement agencies), a background or strong interest in criminal justice reform policy, and skills in building and improving partnerships to support program innovation. Additional responsibilities may include:
- Provide operational, relationship-building, and project management support to program partners;
- Develop and lead technical assistance, capacity building, and program-related support to program partners and ensure successful implementation in alignment with YDD and program goals;
- Support relationships, build trust, and facilitate meetings with project team members, community partners, and other stakeholders;
- Identify and prepare future partners (including law enforcement and service providers) for youth diversion programming;
- Compile metrics and data and ensure that the program is on track for participant engagement and delivery of care coordination activities;
- Design and implement creative and evidence-based program services;
- Work with the YDD Director and YDD Research & Policy Manager to support additional activities and event planning related to program strategy, assessment, and data-driven improvement; and
- Provide administrative support for YDD meetings and functions.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- At least four years of experience in youth-focused program operations and management.
- At least four years of experience facilitating diverse community collaborations; juvenile-justice reform collaboration experience strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills, desire to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment, and ability to collaborate with many levels of diverse stakeholders and staff.
- Strong organizational skills, including an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, attention to details, and meet deadlines.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Sociology, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Community Development, Criminal Justice or related field.
Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
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: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a IO pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
Successful pass the Live Scan/Background Check through LA County.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Sit Frequently
Handling / Fingering Occasionally Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally
Lift / Carry Occasionally – Up to 50 lbs
Push/Pull Occasionally – Up to 50 lbs
See Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable
Not Applicable Occasionally Frequently Constantly
Not required for essential functions (0 – 2 hrs/day)
(2 – 5 hrs/day)
(5+ hrs/day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)