Health Program Specialist I

3 weeks ago


Sacramento County CA, United States Department of Public Health Full time

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by protecting the public’s health and promoting health, wellness, and equity.
- The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II), Chief, Public Awareness Section within the Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch. The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) functions as a communications specialist supporting the Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch’s (SAPB) multifaceted, cutting-edge advertising and marketing campaigns. Prevention and awareness campaigns include a broad range of topics, including youth cannabis prevention; opioid misuse and overdose prevention; and problem gambling awareness. The HPS I oversees project management, public relations activities, and social media for advertising campaigns designed to effectively reach multiple priority target groups. The HPS I supports branch-wide communications policy, messages, priorities, and strategies in the use of media to prevent risky substance use and promote behavioral health and wellness. The HPS I provides consultation in relevant meetings with local, state, and federal agencies, and community organizations.** Limited in-state travel (10%) with occasional overnight stays are required.**

Telework is available for this position in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policies and Procedures.
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You will find additional information about the job in the **Duty Statement**.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #**:

- JC-406485
- **Position #(s)**:

- 580-370-8338-XXX
- **Working Title**:
**Communications Specialist**

**Classification**:

- HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
$6,243.00 - $7,815.00
- **# of Positions**:

- 1
- **Work Location**:

- Sacramento County
- **Telework**:

- Hybrid
- **Job Type**:

- Permanent, Full Time
- Department Information

The Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch (SAPB), within the Center for Healthy Communities, aims to reduce individual, social, and environmental harm from addiction and substance use through research-driven prevention, education, and treatment. SAPB houses California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) youth cannabis prevention, alcohol, overdose, and problem gambling programs, creating synergy between substance use and addiction prevention efforts. In addition to efforts related to addiction and substance use, SAPB examines a wide range of societal, community, and social influences on individual consumption and the resulting social and behavioral outcomes.

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

CDPH’s success arises from the differences in who we are, how we think, and what we experience. It is these differences that best form policies, develop resources, and deliver services to serve California's diverse communities.

CDPH continues to build and strengthen a work culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents and ideas, to become part of a team that works to better serve the needs of California’s diverse communities by delivering innovative solutions and quality resources.

We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, treated with dignity and respect, and in a position to contribute to protecting the health of all Californians.

Special Requirements
- Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 6/6/2024
- **Who May Apply**
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
- **How To Apply**
- **Address for Mailing Application Packages**
Department of Public Health
-Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
-P.O. Box 997378
-MS 1700-1702
-Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of Public Health
-Classification & Certification Unit
-1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
-Sacramento, CA 95814
-08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

**Required Application Package Documents**
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications
- Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring i



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