CONTRACT PROGRAM AUDITOR - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT (HOMELESSNESS)
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Job Description
Position/Program Information
Type of Recruitment
Open Competitive - Emergency
Filing Dates
Applications will be accepted from Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to be accepted.
Exam Number
HH4614A-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 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.
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 Contract Program Auditor.
Essential Job Functions- Audits and evaluates services provided by hospitals, day-care treatment centers and related health facilities for compliance with County contracts for a variety of health related 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.
- Provides health and substance abuse rehabilitation consultation services to contract providers, advising the providers on the utilization of treatment modalities.
- 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.
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify
Option I: Two (2) years' experience in 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 (3) years' experience providing direct health or social program services, one (1) 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******.
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
Special Requirement Information
*Staff Capacity means having done work in an organization, the primary purpose is to assist and support administration in the efficient operation of its function by doing research into matters such as: utilization of personnel; allocation of funds/budgeting; workloads and workload fluctuations; legislative analysis; programs or procedures for accomplishing work objectives; and developing recommendations as a result of the above research.
**Experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Administrative Assistant III is defined as defining, analyzing, and making recommendations for the solution of highly complex operating, budgetary and financing, and other management problems of a department, and participating in the implementation of their solution.
***Experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Research Analyst II, Behavioral Science is defined as assisting in planning and conducting research projects involving experimental designs, field studies and surveys in behavioral or social science.
****To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of the end of the filing period. Please submit documentation to AAvetyan@hr.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
*****Experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Senior Health Educator is defined as planning, directing, coordinating, evaluating, and overseeing health education programs in a specific health subject or in a service planning area.
******Experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Community Services Coordinator II defined as having functional responsibility for the implementation of the policies and programs of a Community Services Department in a specialized field such as community organization development, youth services or special research projects and statistical analysis. Also, advising and assisting staff members and community organizations in matters relating to juvenile an adult delinquency prevention.
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.
Desirable Qualifications- Experience working for a public homelessness services agency, such as LAHSA, within the last 6 months.
- Experience with Word and Excel developing charts and reports.
- Two (2) years of experience providing contract monitoring within a public homelessness services agency including oversight of program compliance, performance, and service delivery for homeless populations.
- Two (2) years of experience performing on-site contract program monitoring of contracted program or facilities, including assessment of compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
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
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.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
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.
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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Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific - Audits and evaluates services provided by hospitals, day-care treatment centers and related health facilities for compliance with County contracts for a variety of health related services.
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