JC-487048 – CalCONNECT Training Specialist

Overview

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by developing and enhancing the CalCONNECT platform, which is used for case investigation and contact tracing in California; and ensures interoperability with California’s existing infectious disease data systems.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE CANDIDATE WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Sacramento or Contra Costa *

The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) serves as a highly skilled professional with independent responsibility to carry out assignments in a fast-paced environment. The HPS I serves as the CalCONNECT Training Specialist; responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training content to facilitate statewide adoption and utilization of the CalCONNECT data management platform used to support case management, disease investigation, and other public health outreach. The candidate is responsible for conducting training needs assessments, designing engaging learning content and materials, and overseeing all aspects of training interventions for the CalCONNECT system. The Training Specialist employs skills to work within a small team and with other program teams focused on connecting LHDs with the training, information, resources, and conversations needed to effectively use the CalCONNECT platform. The HPS I utilizes subject-matter expertise on functionality of the platform, disease investigation program priorities, state guidance, and collaborates with other subject-matter experts to ensure that all training content related to CalCONNECT is effective and up to date.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager I (HPM I) of the Local Health Department (LHD) & User Support Section.

The candidate employs project coordination and management, problem-solving, and communication skills to work within a small team of LHD Liaisons and with other program teams focused on connecting LHDs with the training, information, resources, and conversations needed to effectively use the CalCONNECT platform. The HPS I is responsible for ensuring LHD staff have a mechanism to inform CDPH about their needs for the system, and stay updated on recent system enhancements, modifications, and other changes. The HPS I supports system governance and ensures training materials are effective and up to date. The HSP I utilizes subject-matter expertise on functionality of the platform, contact tracing program priorities, state guidance, and an understanding of other CDPH teams to make referrals and serve as a primary point of contact for end users of the platform.

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:

Experience working in public health or healthcare services, preferred.
Experience developing training content and materials.
Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
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=487048

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.