Overview
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB) oversees a statewide program that provides a wide and complex array of primary and secondary prevention services to children with lead poisoning, lead exposure or risk of lead exposure.
This is a reposting of JC-446767 to increase the candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still in consideration.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by working to protect California children from lead poisoning and the adverse effects from exposure to lead. The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) provides program consultation and technical assistance associated with the functions of the Care Management Section (CMS) – Direct Services and Outreach to Healthcare Providers, such as provider outreach and direct services case management. The HPS I is expected to reason logically and creatively, to analyze and explain data, to develop and analyze effectiveness of outreach strategies and materials, and use a variety of analytical techniques, as part of the process to ensure effective outreach to healthcare providers statewide, increase screening of California children at risk of lead exposure, and help ensure lead exposed children receive necessary services.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
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:
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, website design, Visio, and GIS
Written and verbal proficiency in Spanish
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.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=466860
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.
About The California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (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.
