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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HOUSING FOR HEALTH PROGRAMS, HS - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT (HOMELESSNESS)
County of Los Angeles
Department of Homeless Services & Housing
Location
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Salary
$16,977.56 - $26,403.60
per month
Type
Full-Time
More Management & Supervision jobs →Closes
March 4, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading and managing housing programs that help homeless people in Los Angeles County, especially those with health issues, by overseeing budgets, staff, and partnerships to create effective support systems.
A good fit would be someone with strong leadership experience in social services or housing, a passion for tackling homelessness, and skills in building collaborations across government and community groups.
It's an emergency role that could lead to a permanent position after a performance review.
Key Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred)
- At least 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in managing housing or homeless services programs, including budget oversight and staff evaluation
- Proven ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and program objectives for vulnerable populations with complex health needs
- Experience in securing funding, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Strong skills in fostering partnerships with government agencies, community organizations, and other departments to expand housing opportunities
- Excellent communication abilities for representing the department at meetings, handling media, and serving as a liaison
Full Job Description
Type of Recruitment
Open Competitive - Emergency
Filing Dates
Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to be accepted.
Exam Number
HH4640A-EA
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 Homeless Services and Housing is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Deputy Director, Housing for Health Programs, HS 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 Deputy Director, Housing for Health Programs, HS.
Requirements
- Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates Homeless Services and Housing projects and programs with immediate responsibility for the programs budget, policies and procedures, evaluation of staff and programs, and accomplishment of program objectives.
- Oversees and coordinates through subordinate program managers the creation and enhancement of programs designed to offer a variety of housing and social service solutions for unstably housed County residents with complex physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Assists the Director, Housing for Health in developing, implementing and evaluating the objectives, goals, policies and procedures, and performance of the division, and makes changes to improve that performance and enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
- Assesses program operations and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local standards and requirements.
- Leads in the advancement, sustainability, and integrity of Homeless Services and Housing projects and programs including overseeing funding development efforts, maximizing revenue from government and non-governmental sources, and negotiating new and renewal contracts and funding agreements.
- Establishes and fosters partnerships between the Department of Homeless Services and Housing and other departments, including but not limited to, Health Services, Public Health, Mental Health, Public Social Services, Child and Family Services, Aging and Disabilities, Probation, Sheriff, and Public Works, and various cities, public housing authorities, and community-based organizations with the goal of increasing housing and recovery opportunities for the unhoused residents of the County.
- Represents Homeless Services and Housing at public meetings and hearings, interprets programs and policies to the media, and serves as a liaison with other jurisdictions, including County departments and government and community organizations.
- Oversees and coordinates the analysis of legislation and policies related to and impacting Homeless Services and Housing programmatic efforts at the County, State, and federal levels, and makes recommendations for the development and implementation of new policies designed to continually improve efforts of the program.
- Oversees the preparation of reports that respond to requests and directives of the Board of Supervisors and Chief Executive Officer for the purpose of aiding the County’s homelessness initiative.
- Manages the collection, analysis and dissemination of clinical and programmatic data to ensure it is appropriately documented and disseminated to the various departments, contractors and community partners and stakeholders involved in Homeless Services and Housing efforts.
- Provides administrative and technical direction to subordinate program managers regarding operations, personnel matters, development and utilization of performance indicators, and managing highly visible and complex cross-departmental and jurisdictional issues and challenges.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
OPTION I: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a staff capacity* analyzing, evaluating, coordinating, and making recommendations for a variety of healthcare programs for a large integrated healthcare delivery system, one (1) year of which must have included supervisory experience** at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Senior Staff Analyst, Health***, Assistant Hospital Administrator IV****, or higher.
OPTION II: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a staff capacity* analyzing, evaluating, coordinating, and making recommendations for a variety of human services programs for a social services provider, one (1) year of which must have included supervisory experience** at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Senior Staff Analyst, Health***, or higher.
OPTION II: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a staff capacity* analyzing, evaluating, coordinating, and making recommendations for a variety of human services programs for a social services provider, one (1) year of which must have included supervisory experience** at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Senior Staff Analyst, Health***, or higher.
Special Requirement Information
*Staff capacity experience is defined as assisting management by performing research and making recommendations on the use of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing departmental objectives.
**Supervisory experience is defined as providing direct supervision to planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of the staff of the unit, evaluating employee performance, counseling, and recommending discipline.
***Experience at the level of a Senior Staff Analyst, Health is defined as supervising a team of analysts providing technical and consultative service to management in major health service areas.
****Experience at the level of a Assistant Hospital Administrator IV is defined as assisting in the administration of a large County hospital, by managing and coordinating the supporting services for patient care programs of a major area of the hospital.
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.
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.
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
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 AAvetyan@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.
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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 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 Number
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a 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: Armen Avetyan
Department Contact Email: AAvetyan@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
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