San Diego County Public Defender’s Office
Community Health Promotion Specialist ll-Spanish-24482205S
San Diego County Public Defender’s Office, San Diego, California, United States, 92154
The Health and Human Services Agency is currently accepting applications for the position of
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST II - SPANISHQualifying applicants must be fluent in English and Spanish to be considered.
Interviews and job offers will take place beginning July 1, 2024.This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $72,987.20 annually.County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for step placement in accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.
Community Health Promotion Specialist II's are responsible for independently planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive public and community health education and health promotion programs. Some positions may also act as project leaders for less experienced public and community health promotion staff. The current vacancy is in Public Health Services; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Initiates, coordinates, implements, and evaluates public and community health education projects, grants, and studies.Serves as liaison to and coordinates activities with state and local health officials.Designs, develops, implements, and analyzes results of evaluation tools used to assess the community's public health education needs.Provides technical assistance and consultation to community agencies, health care organizations, schools, industries, and other community groups.Plans, writes, coordinates and/or edits public health information materials related to assigned program areas for use by the media.Plans, writes, coordinates, and/or edits reports related to assigned program areas.
HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below:Job Offer and Background Process begins week of July 1, 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPossession of a
master's degree
from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in public health with a specialization
in public health education, community health education or health promotion from a program
accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 1303);
AND,One (1) year of experience as a Community Health Promotion Specialist I in the County of San Diego;
OROne (1) year of full-time (post-graduate) experience in public health education, community health education or health promotion preferably in a local public health department. Experience must have been equivalent to a Community Health Promotion Specialist I in the service of the County of San Diego.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTAs part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION PROCESSQualified applicants will be placed on a
six (6) month
employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.
Veteran’s Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data-driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as
disaster service workers . The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any
county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST II - SPANISHQualifying applicants must be fluent in English and Spanish to be considered.
Interviews and job offers will take place beginning July 1, 2024.This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $72,987.20 annually.County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for step placement in accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.
Community Health Promotion Specialist II's are responsible for independently planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive public and community health education and health promotion programs. Some positions may also act as project leaders for less experienced public and community health promotion staff. The current vacancy is in Public Health Services; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Initiates, coordinates, implements, and evaluates public and community health education projects, grants, and studies.Serves as liaison to and coordinates activities with state and local health officials.Designs, develops, implements, and analyzes results of evaluation tools used to assess the community's public health education needs.Provides technical assistance and consultation to community agencies, health care organizations, schools, industries, and other community groups.Plans, writes, coordinates and/or edits public health information materials related to assigned program areas for use by the media.Plans, writes, coordinates, and/or edits reports related to assigned program areas.
HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below:Job Offer and Background Process begins week of July 1, 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPossession of a
master's degree
from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in public health with a specialization
in public health education, community health education or health promotion from a program
accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 1303);
AND,One (1) year of experience as a Community Health Promotion Specialist I in the County of San Diego;
OROne (1) year of full-time (post-graduate) experience in public health education, community health education or health promotion preferably in a local public health department. Experience must have been equivalent to a Community Health Promotion Specialist I in the service of the County of San Diego.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTAs part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION PROCESSQualified applicants will be placed on a
six (6) month
employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.
Veteran’s Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data-driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as
disaster service workers . The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any
county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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