Outreach Specialist | HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Job Description and DutiesThe Health Program Specialist (HPS) I plans, coordinates, and evaluates community and health care provider outreach in local health jurisdictions (LHJs) and works directly with partners in LHJs to design and implement outreach and education strategies for health care providers and community members at risk of lead poisoning. This position requires regular statewide travel, including overnight, up to 10% for local program site visits, meetings, and outreach as needed.A valid Driver’s license is required. Travel to remote locations across the state, not served by public transportation, is required up to 10% of the time.Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST ISpecial Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(448273) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.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.Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.Statement of Qualifications

Please respond to the following prompts. Use 12-point Calibri or Arial font, single spaced, no more than two pages total. Your response should be in narrative, paragraph format and showcase both your relevant experience and your writing skill.Provide examples in narrative form of your experience planning, coordinating, and delivering health interventions.Provide examples in narrative form of your experience leading a team or workgroup to produce a product e.g., grant application, educational material, education campaign, or training.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:Knowledge of public health planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational campaigns.Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/other language)Ability to work effectively both independently and cooperatively with othersStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenExperience with or interest in health equityPossession of a valid Driver License

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