JC-486534 – Community and Youth Engagement Specialist

Overview

CDPH is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or thorough strong and effective partnership. CDPH is a nationally accredited health department—mobilizing communities and institutions to transform policies and systems towards a culture of equity, antiracism, healing and health for all people and our planet.

CDPH continues to build and strengthen a work culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents and ideas, to become part of a team that works to better serve the needs of California’s diverse communities by delivering innovative solutions and quality resources. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, treated with dignity and respect, and in a position to contribute to protecting the health of all Californians.

This position supports the efforts of the Center for Heathy Communities (CHC). With nearly 40 programs residing within nine branches and two offices, approximately 600 staff and operations based in Sacramento and Richmond, the programmatic impact of CHC can be felt in every corner of California.

This position offers a hybrid schedule with dedicated in-office days. During in-office days, the headquarters location for this position is in Sacramento County.

Join our diverse support unit within the Center for Healthy Communities!

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s mission and strategic plan by partnering with education and health organizations at the state and local level to support the health, safety, and well-being of California’s 7.5 million students, staff, and their communities in the state’s 10,000 TK-12th grade schools. The Office of School Health (OSH) develops and disseminates scientific guidance and policies; supports school-based health centers; and facilitates collaboration between state and local education and health officials.

The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) serves as the Community and Youth Engagement Specialist will work closely with TK-12th grade schools, education partners, vendors, and program specialists within the OSH in student behavioral health and related programs. Facilitates behavioral health planning activities, outreach, and engagement to plan for school-based prevention support and strategies identified in State Bill (SB) 326. Builds relationships specific to behavioral health between the OSH, vendors working in youth engagement, and education partners. Responsible for coordinating and collaborating with those planning state-wide behavioral health prevention efforts.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
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:

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 youth or community engagement practices.
Knowledge and experience working on children and youth public health topics.
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=486534

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.