Staff Development Specialist, Housing for Health (HFH) (Administrative)

Salary Range: $30.54-$44.05 per hour

All employees must receive both an annual influenza vaccine and the most recently updated COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States
for the current respiratory virus season prior to or during the respiratory virus season, annually defined as November 1–April 30, or wear a Respiratory Mask while in contact with patients or working in Patient-Care Areas.

 

SUMMARY

The Department of Health Services (DHS) Housing for Health (HFH) and Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR) programs are a cohesive team of clinicians, community advocates, program administrators, and other professionals who collaborate with multiple County departments, community-based service providers, cities, and other partners to provide housing and critical services to People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) and those who have previously experienced homelessness. HFH works to meet the needs of people with complex health and behavioral health conditions. ODR provides county-wide criminal justice diversion for individuals with mental and/or substance use disorders, places them in housing and provides case management and physical and behavioral health care. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees work both remotely and from the office, as needed.  

The Staff Development Specialist designs, develops, implements, and evaluates training for the Comprehensive Health Accompaniment and Management Platform (CHAMP). CHAMP is used by hundreds of community service providers for managing housing, benefits advocacy, case management and other services. This position provides training to internal and external CHAMP users and collaborates with stakeholders to analyze training needs, determine learning outcomes, gather content, and recommend the most appropriate training modalities.

The person to be selected in this position is committed to quality training, experienced in IT/software systems training, possesses excellent presentation and facilitation skills and the ability to create engaging learning experiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as the subject matter on CHAMP functionalities and provide ongoing training support for program leads.
• Develop and collaborate on content outlines with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Create training solutions that simplify complex process and technological concepts.
• Provide training through various modalities (webinar, live instructor-led, blended training)
• Survey participants to assess training effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Continuously assess training needs and develop suitable strategies.
• Develop accessible training materials (course outlines, instructional materials, and training aids).
• Update training materials based on feedback, support tickets, and system updates.
• Recommend and optimize training processes to upper management.
• Coach peers conducting CHAMP training.
• Assist in identifying and developing internal policies and procedures related to CHAMP training.
• Maintain a training and documents library.
• Participate in IT meetings to understand system enhancements and consider training needs.
• Test new system enhancements and participate in user acceptance tests (UATs).
• Provide exceptional technical and customer support to CHAMP users as needed.
• Establish training schedules based on priorities and needs.
• Collaborate with training management services vendor to maintain accurate training records.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university - AND - Either (1) one year of staff experience with responsibility for conducting training regarding health care programs, or (2) one year of experience in the supervision of eligibility determination in a health or welfare agency, or (3) one year of experience in the supervision of a patient access unit, or (4) three years of experience in the supervision of a large clerical unit in a health or welfare agency.  One year of additional experience at the required level may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

 

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.
• Successful clearing through the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.

 

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Commitment to advancing LA County's Anti-racist policy agenda.
• Service-oriented approach to training.
• Exceptional written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of training and development principles and practices.
• Experience in learning needs analysis and instructional design.
• Proficiency with online learning development tools.
• Visual design skills and the ability to create storyboards.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with varying priorities. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                                       Frequently

Walk                                        Frequently

Sit                                            Frequently

Handling                                  Occasionally

Reach Outward                       NA

Reach Above Shoulder           NA

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend     NA

Lift / Carry                               NA

Push/Pull                                 NA

See                                          Constantly

Taste/ Smell                            NA

Not Applicable          Not required for essential functions

Occasionally             (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently                 (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly                 (5+ hrs/day)

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

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)

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