Overview
Job Description and Duties
This 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.
About 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.
