Overview
Job Description and Duties
The candidate works under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM II), Chief of the CHVP Program Quality & Equity Section in the Child and Adolescent Health Branch. The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) functions as a highly skilled, technical, program consultant responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division’s California Home Visiting Program. The incumbent performs duties relating to program quality assurance, technical assistance, needs assessment, and meeting planning components. The HPS II is responsible for independently coordinating the development of the grant proposals, making recommendations related to the overall design, development and implementation of this program. Independently serves as a coordinator and facilitator to home visiting and early childhood systems stakeholders across departments, agencies, and stakeholder groups. This position requires the incumbent to function independently; communicate effectively; facilitate group processes for resolution of issues; provide effective consultation/technical assistance; and maintain/develop skills related to home visiting. Up to 10% in and out of State travel is required.
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.
