OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CHIEF I / HOUSING FOR HEALTH

Salary : $129,215.04 - $183,844.32 Annually

Location : Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : Y5823A-EA

Department : HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025

Position / Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity - EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

Y5823A-EA

FILING START DATE

Applications will be accepted starting Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 12 : 30 PM (PT)

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently , 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.

Department of Health Services (Housing for Health) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Occupational Therapy Chief I 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.

Before your initial work period ends, 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 Occupational Therapy Chief I

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES :

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

THE MISSION :

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

ABOUT THE POSITION : DEFINITION :

Directs a therapy staff in an acute, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospital that provides occupational therapy services for the treatment of patients by the use of exercise and occupational or recreation activities designed to improve and restore physical and mental functioning and to assist patients to adjust to their disabilities.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :

Positions allocable to this class serve as head of occupational therapy services and direct, through first level supervision, the activities of a small therapy staff of approximately ten to twenty occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and other support staff. Incumbents work within administrative policies and guidelines as interpreted by a hospital administrator or an administrative physician, and plan, organize and direct all aspects of occupational therapy services necessary to meet the needs of a wide variety of physical or mental conditions. These positions plan, organize and direct the therapy staff in carrying out limited education programs for student therapists, therapy staff and allied health disciplines. Incumbents serve as the technical resource person to the occupational therapy staff and allied health personnel.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and directs occupational therapy services.
• Evaluates existing and future needs and services and establishes goals, objectives and standards for the occupational therapy service.
• Develops therapy programs, establishes policies and therapy programs to meet the goals and evaluates progress in achieving goals
• Maintains liaison between the occupational therapy staff, physicians, workers in other health disciplines and outside agencies to promote cooperation and obtain assistance in evaluating, identifying, providing and updating occupational therapy programs to assess the quality of patient care and the need to incorporate new therapy programs and revision of existing programs.
• Plans and schedules occupational therapy clinical training assignments for affiliated student therapists.
• Plans educational opportunities for the therapy staff to improve therapy services and to keep abreast of new therapy techniques.
• Determines budgetary requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment and supplies for the occupational therapy department, compiles the annual budget with justifications for submittal to the appropriate authority in the medical department or hospital administration.
• Interviews and selects prospective employee applicants and makes final decision to hire.
• Evaluates the performance of subordinate supervisors and reviews all performance evaluations.
• Advises subordinate supervisors and makes final decisions in resolving problems of employee utilization, grievances and disciplinary actions.
• Plans assignments in a manner that will ensure continuing education for subordinates and expedite the accomplishment of workload.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION AND TRAINING :

Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum

LICENSE :

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.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancy related to this recruitment. No withholds are allowed for this examination. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements at the time of filing.

OUT-OF-CLASS INFORMATION :

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS :

Before the end of 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.

VACANCY INFORMATION :

The current vacancies are to be filled throughout the Department of Health Services (Housing for Health).

AVAILABLE SHIFT :

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATIONS & FILLING 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.

Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted

Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application in a timely manner 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 , 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.

All correspondence will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add as well as and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM / JUNK mail.

Please note, 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.

IMPORTANT NOTES :

NOTE : If you are unable to attach required documents, please email the documents to the exam analyst, Jessica Hernandez Gutierrez at . Please include the exam number and the exam title.

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.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD :

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

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.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE :

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. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, regency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). I f asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

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.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : 800-735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT : Jessica Hernandez Gutierrez, Exam Analyst

(213) 288-7000

jhernandezgutierrez@dhs.lacounty.gov

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement :

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit :

Testing Accommodations for Applicants :

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit :

Fair Chance :

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility :

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder :

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at

Veteran's Credit :

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran's credit, please visit :

Revised September 2025

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This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.

Any mistakes you make and / or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately.

Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response.

All information is subject to verification at any time in the hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

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This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT :

Have you graduated from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)?

If Yes, you MUST attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or email the documents to jhernandezgutierrez@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. NOTE : We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT :

If you indicated YES to having graduated from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) , please specify below :

1. Degree(s) conferred

2. Area of specialty for your indicated degree(s)

3. Name of institution which conferred the degree(s)

4. Graduation Date

If this does not apply, please indicate "N / A".

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LICENSE REQUIREMENT :

Do you have a current license or a limited permit for license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist?

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LICENSE REQUIREMENT :

If you indicated YES to having a current license or a limited permit for license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist , please specify below :

1. License / Permit Number

2. Date of Issue

3. Date of Expiration

If this does not apply, please indicate "N / A".

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :

How many years of occupational therapy experience do you have?

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : If you indicated that you have experience for Question 7, to ensure you receive credit, you MUST provide ALL of the following : 1. Payroll Title

2. Name of Employer / Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit :

3. Name and Title of Supervisor :

4. Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience : FROM (mm / yr) - TO (mm / yr)

5. Hours worked per week

6. List of duties that clearly demonstrate your occupational therapy experience :

List all experiences that apply.

If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY".

Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : Of the experience you selected in Question 7, how many of those year(s) were at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Supervisor I

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : If you indicated that you have experience for Question 9, to ensure you receive credit, you MUST provide ALL of the following : 1. Payroll Title

2. Name of Employer / Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit :

3. Name and Title of Supervisor :

5. Date(s) of Employment related to the above experience : FROM (mm / yr) - TO (mm / yr)

5. Hours worked per week

6. List of duties that clearly demonstrate at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Supervisor I

List all experiences that apply.

If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY".

Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.

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FOR CURRENT OR PREVIOUS LOS ANGELES COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

For this exam, two (2) years experience is needed at the level of Occupational Therapy Supervisor I or higher.

If you are claiming out-of-class experience for Question 9, do you have documented verifiable experience in the form of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus signed or approved by the Human Resources Manager or CEO designee, or a reclassification study documentation from CEO Classification from your current or past department?

If you are not a Los Angeles County employee, have not previously been a Los Angeles County employee, or do not have county experience at the level of or comparable to

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FOR CURRENT OR PREVIOUS LOS ANGELES COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

If you have been or currently are a county employee, please enter your County of Los Angeles Employee Number in the space below :

Required Question