Overview
County Equity Statement
Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces individuals of every status, providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.
Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and belong.
THE JOB: Under direction, to provide professional level primary health care to patients with complex chronic and acute health conditions in a variety of outpatient clinics and detention facilities; to perform physical examinations and to diagnose and treat patients; and to do other work as required. The current recruitment will be used to fill two vacancies. One position assigned to the Homeless Persons Health Project, and one position located at a Health Services Agency clinic.
The Homeless Persons Health Project Homeless Persons’ Health Project is a primary care clinic that is part of the County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency, serving all areas of Santa Cruz County. It is among the first in the nation’s “Health Care for the Homeless” community health centers and has operated in Santa Cruz County since 1987. In addition to providing healthcare to people experiencing homelessness, we manage a permanent supportive housing program and operate a street medicine program.
The Homeless Persons Health Project (HPHP) Street Medicine Program is a primary care and outreach response team designed to address the critical need to support people experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz County, particularly those who live in encampments, rural areas, or those who do not access services at physical sites.
The Street Medicine Program comprises one component of a larger service delivery system connected to the County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency. The Homeless Persons Health Project provides a continuum of clinical, social, and housing services to people experiencing homelessness throughout Santa Cruz County.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and future full-time, part-time and extra help vacancies throughout the life of the eligible list.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be to possess one of the following certificates or licenses:
Pursuant to Section 3503 of the Business and Professions Code, possess a California license to practice as a Physicians’ Assistant.
OR
Pursuant to Section 2835 of the Business and Professions Code, possess a California certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
OR
Pursuant to Article 2.5 of the Business and Professions Code, possess a certificate to practice as a Nurse-Midwife.
Special Requirements: In addition to the core requirements for this class, incumbents may be required to possess credentials demonstrating specialties in any one of the following areas for certain positions. Nurse Practitioners: Family Practice NP, OB-GYN NP, Family Planning NP, Pediatric NP, Geriatric NP or Certified Nurse Midwife. Physicians Assistants: Women’s Health Care Specialist.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.
Women people of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.
To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.
Some positions may require Fingerprinting and/or Background Investigation.
About County of Santa Cruz
The County’s natural beauty spans from its coastal beaches to its redwood forests. The County also has excellent shopping throughout the local communities and features a lively downtown area in the City of Santa Cruz.
The ideal Mediterranean climate features low humidity with a typical 300 days of sunshine a year. Its unique shops and restaurants, coupled with a multitude of cultural and recreational activities, including theater, music, art, as well as golfing, surfing, hiking and biking offer a wealth of leisure activities. Higher education includes Cabrillo College and the University of California, Santa Cruz, with two additional State Universities less than an hour away. These elements of high-quality living make Santa Cruz one of California’s most desirable area.
