JC-488133 – Program Consultant

Overview

This position is with the California Home Visiting Program (CHVP) in the Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) Branch in the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division.

The CHVP aims to promote positive parenting and child development through evidence-based and evidence-informed 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 them to have a brighter and more prosperous future.

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

*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

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

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by increasing equity and promoting health and wellness. In particular, the position supports the California Home Visiting Program (CHVP), a statewide program aimed at promoting positive parenting and child development through evidence-based and innovative home visiting models. Supported by decades of research, home visits by a trained professional during pregnancy and in the first few years of life improves 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 them to have a brighter and more prosperous future.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) of the CHVP Program Quality and Equity Section in the Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) Branch. The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) functions as a highly-skilled lead program consultant and is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordinating and administering of the CHVP. The incumbent performs duties relating to all aspects of CHVP program administration, including program planning, development and oversight, program quality assurance, technical assistance, conducting needs assessments, grant proposal development, and contract and fiscal management. The incumbent will also serve as the lead program consultant for CHVP’s federal Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program grant, and will be responsible for coordinating all grant activities, including report writing and submission.

This position requires the incumbent to function independently as well as within a team; communicate effectively; facilitate group processes for resolution of issues; provide effective consultation/technical assistance; and maintain/develop skills related to home visiting. A high degree of initiative and attention to detail as well as tact and sensitivity are required for this position.

Occasional travel for site visits and to attend meetings, trainings, and conferences is required.

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:

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.
The ability to manage numerous complex and high-level and/ or sensitive assignments.
The ability to lead projects and assignments and the ability to take a leadership role to complete a task, assignment or project.
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=488133

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.