Overview
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the Health Communications Specialist with a focus on communications for communities impacted by health inequities and environmental justice issues. The candidate will develop, support, and evaluate strategies to serve and fulfill the health education and communication needs of these communities.
The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) works under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor of the Community Health Education Unit within the Exposure Prevention and Education Section. The HPS I will plan and contribute to the evaluation of a variety of activities in the unit. They will help build capacity in communities affected by the social determinants of health by training community health workers and other community leaders about environmental exposures that impact them. The HPS I will provide communication and health education support to communities impacted by health inequities and environmental justice issues.
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:
Critical thinking skills.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting.
Ability to adjust behavior according to changing environments, expectations and/or demands (cognitive flexibility).
Commitment to advancing racial health equity, environmental justice, accessibility and inclusion in approach, processes, and deliverables.
Experience working with state and local agencies across sectors, especially local health jurisdictions.
Program coordination and evaluation experience.
Ability to prioritize and plan to meet multiple competing deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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=468041
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.
