HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Job Description and Duties

Please Note : A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. Please see "Special Requirements" section for Statement of Qualifications instructions.

This advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the 23rd of each month, and candidates may or may not be selected for interviews. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

Under the general direction of the Chief Health Policy Officer, the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) acts as a highly skilled program subject matter expert for health and behavioral health and is responsible for performing a variety of complex health program management and analytical tasks in the Health Policy Division, Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR). The HPS I supports OYCR in the implementation of Senate Bill 823, Chapter 337, and Statutes of 2020, which promotes trauma responsive, culturally informed services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system that support the youths’ successful transition into adulthood and help them become responsible, thriving, and engaged members of their communities. The HPS I performs special projects related to the identification, efficacy, development, implementation, and management of health programs for youth involved in the justice system. The incumbent supports the OYCR Health Policy Division to effectively identify and disseminate best practices and to help inform rehabilitative and restorative youth practices through education, physical and behavioral health, positive youth development, diversion programs, spiritual growth, re-entry programs, and services for survivors of crime.

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Working Conditions

The work location is very convenient! The CHHS office recently moved into the newly constructed Allenby Building at 1215 O Street in Downtown Sacramento. We are one block away from light rail and public transportation; within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer’s markets and the Golden 1 Arena. We offer an onsite cafeteria, coffee shop and a workout room. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50 and Highway 80.

This is a remote-centered telework position. A teleworker is considered remote-centered if they work fifty percent (50%) or more of their time from an alternate work location (e.g, employee's home).

Special Requirements

The Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) will be used to pre-screen applicants for OYCRs Health Policy Division vacant HPS I position. The SQ must be no longer than three (3) pages in length, using 12-pt. Arial Font. Applications submitted without the SQ will not be considered for an interview.

• Provide examples in narrative form of your experience planning, coordinating, and delivering training and technical assistance.
• Conveying complex messages in writing may require the creative use of graphics and other visual aids. Provide us with an example of when you developed graphics or visual aids in order to effectively convey a written message.
• Describe your knowledge and expertise associated with interpretation and application of health-related laws, regulations, and programmatic oversight of a government and / or non-government program.

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.

Complete application required.

Resume required.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the recruitment process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are considered limited term, 12 months, and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

Offers a voluntary benefit that allows you to contribute to both a 401(k) and a 457(b) plan to enhance your retirement benefit. This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees. You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.

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Cash In Lieu of Health and / or Dental Benefits (Cash Option)

Allows you to receive cash in lieu of state-sponsored health and / or dental benefits insurance if you have other qualifying medical and / or dental coverage through a spouse, domestic partner, parent or other source.

Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance – for Excluded Employees Only

Offers employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance to managers, supervisors and other specified employees who travel on state business.

Commute Program

Voluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles.

Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)

Provides a benefit allowance, rather than specific contribution amounts for health, dental and vision benefits. You may receive additional taxable income each month, depending on the total cost of the benefit plans you choose.

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage.

Death Benefits

Benefits available to legal survivors and / or designees of state employees; see "Planning Ahead" handbook.

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Offers you and your dependents preventive, basic and major dental care coverage through one of several dental plans.

Employee Assistance Program

Employer-paid program offers free professional and confidential short-term counseling and referral services to employees and their eligible dependents, as well as valuable information on a variety of topics including financial, legal, and wellness.

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Group Legal Services Insurance

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Group Long-Term Disability Insurance – For Excluded Employees Only

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Health Benefits

Offers you and your dependents a broad range of health insurance plans with the state paying a portion of the premium. CalPERS administers this coverage.

CalPERS Health and Wellness

Promotes a work environment that encourages healthy lifestyle choices, decreases the risk of illness and disease and enhances employee effectiveness and well-being.

Long-Term Care Program

Offers coverage through CalPERS for a chronic illness, frailty of old age, or a serious accident. Available to all California public employees, retirees, and their eligible family members.

Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program

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Reimbursement Accounts

Allows you to set pre-taxed money aside in a reimbursement account to pay for certain kinds of medical and dependent care expenses. You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.

Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program

Allows you to deduct a specific pre-tax amount for work-related parking fees from your pay. Available to employees who drive a personal vehicle to work or to a location from which the employee commutes to work and pays for parking.

Vision Benefits

Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses. An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.