Overview
About this Role
Job Summary
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing health equity and strategic planning goals and objectives and to promote recognition and reduction of the burden of infection among California’s most vulnerable populations through changes in workplace culture and practice.
The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) serves as the lead for the development and implementation of both state and federally funded trauma‑informed and patient centered programs and special projects that focus on the health needs of vulnerable and underserved populations who have various intersecting social determinates of health needs. Acts as the lead project coordinator for state‑funded programs that address the social determinants of health and aim to reduce health disparities by increasing racial health equity efforts. Works to eliminate health inequities that result in CDPH 2388 (Rev. 10/2024) disproportionate disease burdens among marginalized demographic groups and aligns and mobilizes resources and community partners to achieve targets.
Key Responsibilities
30% Project Development and Coordination: Serves as the lead project coordinator for all state funded projects administered by the Unit. Leads in the planning, coordination, and development of requests for applications (RFA) for state funded projects. The incumbent will familiarize themselves with Health and Safety Code (HSC) that determines RFA intentions and requirements and leads the planning and development of the RFA, including leading community engagement and outreach efforts, RFA release and application review processes. Works closely with the ADAP Branch management team to facilitate the RFA review and approval process as necessary. Works closely with the Contracts and Grants Unit in contract development processes, including scope of work and budgets, as needed, and leads in the planning, development, and facilitation of all quarterly meetings of those awarded, including surveying project staff, scheduling meetings, developing agendas and discussion questions. Identifies technical assistance needs and topics for discussion and presentations during quarterly meetings and will reach out to OA staff and awardees to solicit presentations during quarterly meetings. Works closely with the ACEI to support equity‑informed data and evaluation of current projects. Assesses data collection tools for data elements related to health disparities, identify barriers and best practices for advancing health equity. Works to advance health equity goals and objectives and promote recognition and reduction of the burden of infection among California’s most vulnerable populations through changes in workplace culture and practice. This position advances racial equity, climate and economic justice, diversity, and inclusion in approach, processes, policies, and deliverables.
30% Technical Assistance(TA)/Local Capacity Building(LCB): Serves as the primary lead to determine the TA needs of funded LHJ, health care agencies, and county CBO through formal assessments, focused groups, learning collaboratives and informal conversations. Works cross‑functionally to identify meaningful ways to implement and ensure capacity‑building assistance and programmatic priorities are fully integrated. Serves as the lead coordinator of the development of programmatic guidance documents for federal and state‑funded special projects.
25% Program Implementation: Leads the facilitation of focus groups, community events, and assessments with members who are representative of the priority population and discussions with external partners on how funding should be used to develop and implement culturally responsive, trauma‑informed, patient‑centered and equitable programs. Works closely with ACEI Branch to conduct data analysis as well as conducts analysis on existing programs to identify promising practices, data‑based and strength‑based approaches that are used to dismantle racial and health inequities for improving health outcomes of priority populations. Serves as lead on program planning projects and periodic progress and evaluation reports for federal and state‑funded entities. Independently researches and develops issue papers, reports, correspondence surrounding various HIV/AIDS issues. Participates in and/or leads the development of programmatic guidelines to ensure that all departmental, programmatic, legal, and fiscal requirements are met. Continuously monitors implementation of programs and special demonstration projects by hosting learning collaboratives, develops and reviews progress reports, ensuring contract deliverables are met, and provides technical assistance.
10% Program Support: Responsible for providing responses for all the related drills emanating from CDPH Center for Infectious Disease and CDPH Program Support Branch. Oversees the analysis of relevant laws, policies and proposed legislation and advises upper management on implications of current and proposed policies. Works with the OA management team and staff to coordinate efforts and address program related issues. Assists in the coordination of audit requests made by State and Federal agencies for the Unit. Oversees staff coordination and monitoring of federal grant applications and annual reports.
5% Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with federal, state, and local representatives, CBOs, public and private groups, and the public. Performs other HPS I job related duties as required.
Qualifications
All employees shall possess the general qualifications, as described in California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 172, which include, but are not limited to integrity, honesty, dependability, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
This position requires the incumbent to maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in dealing with the public and/or other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and, adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
Competencies
The competencies required for this position are found on the classification specification for the classification noted above. Classification specifications are located on the California Department of Human Resource’s Job Descriptions webpage.
Special Requirements
Conflict of Interest (COI)
Background Check and/or Fingerprinting Clearance
Medical Clearance
Travel:
Bilingual: Pass a State written and/or verbal proficiency exam in _____.
License/Certification:
Other:
About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
Diversity Statement
At 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.
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