Job Overview
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Health Program Manager III or designee in a licensed facility, the Health Program Specialist (HPS) I acts as a highly skilled technical and subject matter expert in discrete areas of the Mental Health Services Delivery System (MHSDS), such as policy and procedure development, MHSDS-related data applications, performance trends, and local activities to ensure departmental compliance with all court orders, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the Mental Health Program. In addition, the HPS I serves a leadership role within a unit of staff tasked with establishment of a well-functioning health care performance management system at an institution, including a network of quality improvement committees that oversee improvement activities, a performance measurement and evaluation system, an annual improvement plan that incorporates the highest-priority improvement initiatives, and application of quality improvement tools and techniques to achieve performance objectives.
To view the duty statement for this position, click on the duty statement link.
Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
Minimum Qualifications
Either I
One year of experience in the California state service performing duties equivalent to Associate Health Program Adviser. (Applicants who have completed six months of service performing the duties as specified above will be admitted to the examination, but they must satisfactorily complete one year of this experience before they can be eligible for appointment.)
Or II
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in health program administration, at least one year of which shall have been with major responsibility for a significant program such as is normally found in a complex or departmentalized medical care delivery setting or health institution or organization. (Possession of a Doctoral Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Health Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related health professional field may be substituted for up to one year of the required general experience.) and
Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Hospital Administration, Comprehensive Health Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related health professional field. (One year of additional specialized qualifying experience may be substituted for the required master’s degree.)
All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250, with the exception of Training & Development (T&D) Assignment.
Please note: It is up to the hiring authority to accept Training and Development (T&D) assignments. If you are interested in a T&D assignment, you are not required to meet MQs; however, you must indicate T&D as your eligibility when applying.
***Applicants using education to qualify must submit a copy or their degree/transcripts to substantiate qualifying units***
This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Travel is required.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-298903
Position #(s):
099-220-8338-001
Working Title:
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I – SIERRA CONSERVATION CENTER
Classification:
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
$5,913.00 – $7,402.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Tuolumne County
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term – Full Time
Facility:
Sierra Conservation Center
Department Information
**Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
**Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
**The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.
Sierra Conservation Center
- Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.
This advertisement is for a HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I position located at SIERRA CONSERVATION CENTER (SCC) in JAMESTOWN , CA located in TUOLUMNE COUNTY.
Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-220-8338-001.
Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
This advertisement will be used for this and other Limited Term Full Time vacancies that may occur at Sierra Conservation Center during the life of the certtification list.
Department Website: www.jobs.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
**Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
**Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board
**Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/5/2022Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Attn: Ana Chavez
Regional Human Resources – Central
PO Box 5359
Fresno, CA 93755
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Ana Chavez
Regional Human Resources – Central
PO Box 5359
Fresno, CA 93755
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Other –
If using an Out of Class to qualify:Out of Class-If using Out of Class (OOC) experience to meet minimum qualifications a copy of the approved OOC memo must be submitted with your application. OOC experience will not be accepted to meet the minimum qualifications for a position if these documents are not submitted with the employee’s application.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
- Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Benefits
**Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.
**Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance management-merit-system-principles.aspx
**Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee Benefits-Summary.aspx.
**This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
· The CDCR Human Resources, Office of Workforce Planning offers a secured access facility with flexible work schedules, convenient transportation options including light rail and pre-tax parking, an on-site ATM and café, as well as a variety of nearby shopping locations and eateries including access to a farmers market during the spring and summer months.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: www.jobs.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Ana Chavez
(559) 221-3275
ana.chavez@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(916) 691-6035
CCHCS_Disability_Management_Unit@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
General Information
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT/DROA/SROA/SURPLUS CANDIDATES.
PLEASE NOTE: It will be verified that list and transfer eligible applicants meet the MQs, per SPB Rule 250 prior to interviews and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant with list eligibility does not meet the MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant’s name withheld from the eligibility list.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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- Salary Offers $5,913 - $7,402 a month
