Health Program Specialist I

2 days ago

Sacramento, California, United States Ca Health & Human Services Agency Full time
Job Description and Duties

Please note that a Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. See the "Special Requirements" section for instructions.

This job posting is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on the 23rd of each month. Candidates may or may not be selected for interviews, but the job control will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Chief Health Policy Officer, the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) serves as a highly skilled program subject matter expert for health and behavioral health. The HPS I performs complex health program management and analytical tasks in the Health Policy Division, Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR).

Key Responsibilities
  • Supports OYCR in the implementation of Senate Bill 823, Chapter 337, and Statutes of 2020, promoting trauma-responsive, culturally informed services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
  • Performs special projects related to the identification, efficacy, development, implementation, and management of health programs for youth involved in the justice system.
  • Supports the OYCR Health Policy Division in identifying and disseminating best practices and informing rehabilitative and restorative youth practices through education, physical and behavioral health, positive youth development, diversion programs, spiritual growth, re-entry programs, and services for survivors of crime.
Working Conditions

The work location is convenient, with the CHHS office located in the newly constructed Allenby Building at 1215 O Street in Downtown Sacramento. The office is within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer's markets, and the Golden 1 Arena. The building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80.

This is a remote-centered telework position, with the employee working 50% or more of their time from an alternate work location.

Special Requirements

The Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) must be submitted with the application and will be used to pre-screen applicants. The SQ must be no longer than three (3) pages in length, using 12-pt. Arial Font. Applications submitted without the SQ will not be considered for an interview.

Please provide examples in narrative form of your experience planning, coordinating, and delivering training and technical assistance.

Conveying complex messages in writing may require the creative use of graphics and other visual aids. Please provide an example of when you developed graphics or visual aids to effectively convey a written message.

Describe your knowledge and expertise associated with interpretation and application of health-related laws, regulations, and programmatic oversight of a government and/or non-government program.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Complete application required.

Resume required.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the recruitment process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are considered limited term, 12 months, and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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