Job Posting: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-335687
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HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

$6,061.00 - $7,587.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 12/28/2022

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Health Program Manager III, the Health Program Specialist (HPS) I is a highly skilled technical subject matter expert who performs a variety of tasks related to administration of the statewide Pharmacy and other healthcare programs including: planning, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of health program and special studies or projects. The HPS I researches and evaluates health policy issues, coordinates health program activities, disseminates information to stakeholders.

This is a re-advertisement. If you have already applied you need not apply again.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Located less than 30 minutes from Sacramento about 30 minutes from Lodi, the progressive city of Elk Grove has a great mix of newly developed housing, business projects and recreational opportunities. You will truly enjoy working at our campus-style office complex (where the parking is free), and perhaps even call Elk Grove home.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-335687
Position #(s):
042-120-8338-803
Working Title:
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
Classification:
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
$6,061.00 - $7,587.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

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 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.

When sending an email, include: JC-335687 and position 042-120-8338-003.

 

NOTE: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.

Department Website: www.CCHCS.ca.gov

Special Requirements

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT AN SOQ WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Resumes, cover letters, and other material will not be evaluated or considered as response to the SOQ.

• The SOQ should be a separate document, each question listed with detailed responses.
• A notation or reference to other materials such as a resume or state application will not be considered in lieu of a completed SOQ.
• Incomplete or missing responses to the information requested may negatively impact  the assessment of your qualifications.
• SOQ should include a left-aligned header noting the JC# and your first initial and last  name.

Please provide a response to the following question(s):

Name four proficiencies you possess making you the best candidate for the position.

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: 12/28/2022

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.

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: B.Gress JC 335867
Classification and Pay
P.O. Box 588500, D-1, Personnel
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Correctional Health Care Services
B.Gress JC 335687
8280 Longleaf Drive, Bldg. D-1, Suite 101
Elk Grove, CA 95758
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.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
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:

Interpersonal Skills: Work independently in a team setting; ability to communicate effectively with staff at all reporting levels and classifications; ability to adapt to and be flexible with changes to assignments and situations.

Pharmacy Theory & Operations: Knowledge and/or experience of pharmacy-related theory, operations, medication management and policy development.


Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

 

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

 

Information on the benefits and protections 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.

 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: www.CCHCS.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
When emailing please include Job Control #335687 and Position #042-120-8338-003
(000) -
cchcshrecos@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Gina Acunia
(000) -
Gina.Acunio@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
(000) -
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.

Headquarters and Regions

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.

To obtain list eligibility for the Health Program Specialist I(HPS I), you must first take and pass the examination for HPS I  before applying for the position(s).



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.