Health Program Specialist II

Job Description and Duties Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. Under general direction of the Chief of Mental Health, the Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) exercises overall administrative responsibility for the Mental Health Services Delivery System (MHSDS); acts as the lead of the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of the MHSDS at an assigned institution, including implementation of the Mental Health Program Guides and Policies and Procedures (MHPG &P&Ps) and performs varies activities as they apply to the Mental Health Program (MHP). Administrative duties for the MHSDS include plans, organizes and directs health support services to include office & program support services, quality assurance, and general administrative activities to include personnel and fiscal management; works in conjunction with medical, nursing, Health Information Management (HIM), custodial, and mental health managers and administrators to formulate overall policy for mental health care operations at the facility. Minumum Qualifications: Either I One year of experience in the California state service performing duties equivalent to a Health Program Specialist I or Health Program Manager I. Or II Two years of experience in the California state service performing duties equivalent to an Associate Health Program Adviser. Or III Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience in health program administration, at least two of which must have been with independent responsibility for a significant program such as is normally found in a complex or departmentalized medical care delivery setting or health institution or organization. This experience must include program planning and/or evaluation experience and the making of recommendations to management. (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 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.) 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 II Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code : JC-411994 Position (s): -918 Working Title: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II- SALINAS VALLEY STATE PRISON Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II $6,858.00 - $8,584.00 of Positions: 1 Work Location: Monterey County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Facility: Salinas Valley State Prison Department Information This advertisement is for a Health Program Specialist II position located at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, located in Monterey County. Please indicate the position number on your application: -918 Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application. This position may be eligible for telework opportunities with in-person attendance required based on operational needs. 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 and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department. Department Website: 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: 3/19/2024 Who 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 . 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: Leticia Lerma, Cert Unit 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 Leticia Lerma, Cert Unit Regional Human Resources - Central PO Box 5359 Fresno, CA :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 . 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. Resume is required and must be included. Other - Out of Class: If using Out of Class (OOC) experience to meet minimum qualifications a copy of the approved OOC Completion Memorandum certifying your OOC experience shall be attached to the application. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the OOC experience not being applied towards meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification. 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 . click apply for full job details