JC-477774 – Home Visiting Program Consultant

Overview

California Home Visiting Program (CHVP) aimed at promoting positive parenting and child development through evidence-based home visiting models.  Supported by decades of research, home visits by a trained professional during pregnancy and in the first few years of life improve the lives of children and families by preventing child abuse and neglect, supporting positive parenting, improving maternal and child health, and promoting child development and school readiness. Giving children a solid start in their first few years of life increases the opportunity for a brighter, more prosperous future.

The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.

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

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1192

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by increasing health equity and promoting health and wellness. In particular, the position supports the California Home Visiting Program (CHVP) aimed at promoting positive parenting and child development through evidence-based home visiting models. Supported by decades of research, home visits by a trained professional during pregnancy and in the first few years of life improve the lives of children and families by preventing child abuse and neglect, supporting positive parenting, improving maternal and child health, and promoting child development and school readiness. Giving children a solid start in their first few years of life increases the opportunity for a brighter, more prosperous future.

The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) works under the direction of the Health Program Manager I (HPM I), of the CHVP Program Quality and Equity (PQ&E) Unit within the Child and Adolescent Health Branch. The incumbent functions as a highly skilled, technical, program consultant responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division’s CHVP.  The incumbent performs duties in the full journey level capacity relating to program quality assurance, technical assistance, Scope of Work development and monitoring, needs assessment, and meeting planning components. The HPS I serves as a liaison for partner communication and interagency efforts to coordinate the program activities across departments. 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 and Title V programs. Up to 15% of in-State travel is required.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. 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.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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:

The ability to approach a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
The ability to identify and respond to the participants’ needs of local agencies and other program partners.
The ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external partners.
The ability to listen to others and communicate in an effective manner.
The ability to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts, and facts in writing.
The ability to get along and interact positively with coworkers.
The ability to understand the workings, structure, and culture of the organization as well as the political, social, and economic issues affecting the organization.
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=477774

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.