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Form of workThis position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California's diverse people. Within CDPH, the position supports the Office of School Health, which works to advance health, wellness, and safe in-person instruction for California's 7.5 million students and staff in the state's 10,000 TK-12 schools by developing and disseminating scientific guidance and policies; supporting school-based health centers; and facilitating collaboration between state and local education and health officials.
The Health Program Specialist I (HPSI) acting as the School Health Program Consultant is responsible for ensuring coordination and communication between and among various CDPH programs including the Injury Violence Prevention Branch (IVPB), Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH), and the Office of Oral Health (OOH) participating in school-based health center activities and ensuring timely completion of deliverables. Provides technical expertise in public health for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the Department's school-based and school-linked health initiatives, including those that support youth behavioral health. Participates in relevant list-serves, collaboratives, and workgroups to communicates information on national best practices, webinars, and other resources, as appropriate. Will coordinate and facilitate school-based health center meetings and activities with various CDPH programs and external stakeholders such as the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California School Based Health Center Alliance (CSHA) where appropriate. 5% in-state travel as required.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager II, Chief, Office of School Health.
To obtain list eligibility for the Health Program Specialist I, before applying for this position, you must first take and pass the Health Program Specialist I exam:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1192
The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
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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
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-418745
Position #(s):
580-302-8338-909
Working Title:
School Health Program Consultant
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
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 is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or thorough strong and effective partnership. CDPH is a nationally accredited health department-mobilizing communities and institutions to transform policies and systems towards a culture of equity, antiracism, healing and health for all people and our planet.
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.
This position supports the efforts of the Center for Heathy Communities (CHC). With nearly 40 programs residing within ten branches and three offices, approximately 600 staff and operations based in Sacramento and Richmond, the programmatic impact of CHC can be felt in every corner of California.
Join our diverse Office of School Health within the Center for Healthy Communities!
Special Requirements
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.
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # ( 418745 ) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.
If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/14/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
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
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications (include instructions below) - Any application packages received that do not include a written response to the SOQ may not be released to program/scored/reviewed.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Knowledge or experience working with school-based health centers and/or school-linked Health Programs.
• Knowledge of innovative community-based solutions and programs providing access to comprehensive health services to youth and families.
• Ability to develop and analyze data for the purpose of developing complex policy issues; communicate and disseminate best practices to improve outcomes, integrate programs and services to support youth.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem-solve and use critical and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, in a well-organized, accurate, clear and concise manner with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a time sensitive, deadline driven, results oriented environment.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Tomika Alire-Kalua
(279) 365-8304
tomika.alire-kalua@cdph.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 445-0938
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a written narrative that individually answers the prompt below. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
Please describe how your education, skills, and experience have prepared you to successfully carry out the duties of this position. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point font, single-spaced, on letter-sized paper, (8.5" x 11"), and be no more than TWO pages in length. Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples. Resumes or Cover letters will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. Applicants that do not include a SOQ may be disqualified.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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