California Department of Public Health
Communications & Education Specialist | HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
California Department of Public Health, Richmond, California, United States, 94875
Job Description and DutiesThis position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by developing communication plans and education programs, and planning outreach activities for the Prenatal Screening (and Newborn Screening) Program. It supports key program activities necessary to ensure the quality and timeliness of prenatal screening services for pregnant people and newborn screening services for new parents in California. The Communications and Education Unit also provides education, outreach and accessible and culturally appropriate health communications for other sections and programs within the Genetic Disease Screening Program Division (GDSP).The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager (HPMI), Chief of the Communications and Education Unit. The Health Program Specialist I (HPSI) functions as a highly skilled, technical program consultant responsible for performing duties relating to the planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating communications and education programs and activities for GDSP Division, and specifically for the redesigned California Prenatal (PNS) Screening Program. The HPSI serves in a key role in advising and assisting the HPMI on communication plans for complex health programs and health education outreach and materials development that support the Division’s mission and goals. The HPSI also serves as a liaison for various prenatal screening stakeholders and interagency groups to promote program policies and services. This position requires the incumbent to function independently, communicate effectively orally and in writing, provide consultation/technical assistance and maintain/develop skills related to GDSP and the PNS Program.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 #(443358) 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 required and must be included.Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.Other -#1 Provide a communication sample that demonstrates your communications skills in developing outreach and education messaging, preferably related to health.Other -#2 Provide a communication sample that demonstrates your communications skills in developing outreach and education messaging, preferably related to health.Statement of Qualifications
Your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must address the questions below, and it must be submitted in a separate Word document. Responses should not be longer than two pages, single-spaced, with 12 pt. font and 1-inch margins.Describe how your education, training, skills, and experience relate to the desirable qualifications/characteristics listed in the Desirable Qualifications section below. Give specific examples and explain your answers thoroughly.PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ will be rejected.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:GDSP is looking for motivated candidates that have the following:Training and experience working in the field of health communications, including public health promotion and health education activities.Excellent written and oral communication skills, including drafting and editing content, presenting information, and addressing ADA compliance requirements.Excellent facilitation, coordination, project management, and organizational skills.Experience or interest in storytelling and presentations using videos, websites, social media, blogs, infographics, professional texting, interactive activities, and other relevant modalities that would be appropriate for working with communities.Commitment to developing and maintaining an up-to-date and extensive knowledge base related to genetic disease screening, health communications (including current trends in digital media/social media), health education, and health equity.Passion for and commitment to creating materials for marginalized, disadvantaged, or low-resource communities; non-English-speaking communities; or communities with literacy needs.Experience adapting to changing conditions and priorities to achieve success on simultaneous projects and meet deadlines for critical initiatives.Bilingual in English and Spanish or Chinese desired but not required.
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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 #(443358) 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 required and must be included.Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.Other -#1 Provide a communication sample that demonstrates your communications skills in developing outreach and education messaging, preferably related to health.Other -#2 Provide a communication sample that demonstrates your communications skills in developing outreach and education messaging, preferably related to health.Statement of Qualifications
Your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must address the questions below, and it must be submitted in a separate Word document. Responses should not be longer than two pages, single-spaced, with 12 pt. font and 1-inch margins.Describe how your education, training, skills, and experience relate to the desirable qualifications/characteristics listed in the Desirable Qualifications section below. Give specific examples and explain your answers thoroughly.PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ will be rejected.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:GDSP is looking for motivated candidates that have the following:Training and experience working in the field of health communications, including public health promotion and health education activities.Excellent written and oral communication skills, including drafting and editing content, presenting information, and addressing ADA compliance requirements.Excellent facilitation, coordination, project management, and organizational skills.Experience or interest in storytelling and presentations using videos, websites, social media, blogs, infographics, professional texting, interactive activities, and other relevant modalities that would be appropriate for working with communities.Commitment to developing and maintaining an up-to-date and extensive knowledge base related to genetic disease screening, health communications (including current trends in digital media/social media), health education, and health equity.Passion for and commitment to creating materials for marginalized, disadvantaged, or low-resource communities; non-English-speaking communities; or communities with literacy needs.Experience adapting to changing conditions and priorities to achieve success on simultaneous projects and meet deadlines for critical initiatives.Bilingual in English and Spanish or Chinese desired but not required.
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