Senior Program Auditor​/Emergency Appointment Homelessness

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.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior 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.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises a team engaged in the maintenance and evaluation of contracts between the County and provider agencies to ensure proper utilization of funds and provision of services.
• Supervises the monitoring and evaluating of services provided by agencies under contract with the County or by units within the Department of Health Services.
• Provides technical assistance in analyzing federal, state and County regulations and in developing policy and procedures for the contracting agencies.
• Develops appropriate guidelines, standards, and procedures for the evaluation of existing contracts in terms of quality and quantity of services provided.
• Assists in the development and interpretation of contract policy for Health Service programs, as well as preparation of contracts and request for proposals.
• Participates in the negotiation of provider contracts.
• Serves as liaison in contract matters between other County departments, local, state, and federal agencies and other concerned parties, public and private, as needed.
• Visits various worksites to evaluate and provide necessary recommendations to vendors and/or staff to ensure the contract obligations are met.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two years' experience monitoring health services contracts for compliance at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Contract Program Auditor.
• Four years' experience auditing and evaluating hospitals, and related health facilities to assure that appropriate quality of care is provided by private agencies with governmental contracts.
• Four years' experience in a responsible staff capacity in a public or private health or human service agency, including two years' experience in a general or specialized staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations relating to the administration of alcohol or drug contract programs.

License:

California Class C Driver License.

Physical Class: Physical Class II – Light.

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.