Overview
The California Department of Public Health is hiring a Digital Media and School Behavioral Health Response Lead – Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) within our Center for Healthy Communities (CHC).
About the Office of Policy and Planning:
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.
The Office of School Health (OSH) supports efforts to advance health, wellness, and safe in-person instruction for California’s 7.5 million students and staff in the state’s 10,000 Transitional Kindergarten-12th grade schools. The OSH develops and disseminates scientific guidance and policies; supports school-based health centers; and facilitates collaboration between state and local education and health officials.
We are a strength-based, supportive, and positive working environment and offer flexible working arrangements with opportunities available for hybrid and telework in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures. With the OSH, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work will support efforts that improve the health and well-being of children/youth, families, and school staff across California.
About the Role:
The HPS II, will act as the Digital Media and School Behavioral Health Response Lead, overseeing the development of smartphone and social media safety guidelines and other behavioral health prevention curriculum.
The HPS II will also work closely with Staff Services Manager I (specialist) within the CDPH Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) division, Program specialists in the Office of School Health (OSH), Researchers and mental and behavioral health leaders.
A principal role of this position is to arrange and coordinate behavioral health strategies and recommendations for children, youth, and families around the use of digital technology in a safe manner, and other developing concerns in school.
Responsibilities:
Provides leadership, centered on equity, youth voice, and community input.
Serves as a lead coordinator and subject matter expert on the health effects of social media and digital technology on children and youth.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop digital technology and population-based behavioral health prevention curricula and communications materials.
Develops and launches the strategic direction of the initiative and tracks priorities, activities, and ensures timely completion of projects.
Regularly monitors and tracks emerging behavioral health issues among TK-12 students and school communities and develops appropriate action plans.
Desirable Qualifications:
Excellent communication both written and oral, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Self-motivated and strong work ethic.
Ability to build and foster collaborative relationships.
Ability to interact effectively and achieve results with internal staff and external partners including academia, and local and state health departments.
Experience working with multiple levels of staff including executive management, fast paced environment with experience in handling multiple competing priorities and shifting expectations.
Experience and knowledge of behavioral health issues.
Knowledge and experience working on children and youth public health topics.
The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025.
Link to Apply: https://bit.ly/41h0Mx4
New to the State application process? To be considered for this role, you must follow the directions below. We do not accept applications from external platforms.
Create a CalCareer account by going to CalCareers.ca.gov.
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After confirming that you meet the minimum qualifications, take and pass the corresponding examination. Most exams are available online and can be found on CalCareers under the exam/assessment search tab. CEA positions DO NOT have a separate examination. When applying, you are simultaneously applying and submitting your examination.
Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.
Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.
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.
