Deputy Director, Health Programs, Hs - Emergency Appointment; Homelessness

Type of Recruitment

Open Competitive - Emergency

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.

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.

• 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…