HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I/II

Health and Human Services Department is seeking a Health Program Specialist I/II to join their team in the Children & Families Commission division.

Recruitment Schedule: 
Application Period Closes - Feb 10, 2025
Oral Exam - Feb 17 thru Feb 21, 2025
Hiring Interviews - Feb 28 thru Mar 7, 2025


Under general direction, plans, implements and coordinates specialized public health programs in wellness and health promotion.

Employees in this classification assist with responsibility for the management of a health-related program. Work is performed within a broad framework of general policy. Employees exercise broad judgment in identifying work objectives and determining methods and systems to meet objectives. Employees have no supervisory responsibilities. Work is judged primarily on overall results with latitude in determining work methods and assignment requirements. Work may require the development of recommendations consistent with directives, policies, and regulations.

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1. Plans, implements, and coordinates assigned health programs (e.g., tobacco control, family planning, AIDS education, child health, and disability prevention programs).
2. Conducts community needs assessments for the purpose of health program planning.
3. Assists with preparing grant applications, comprehensive reports, and various correspondence.
4. Designs and delivers health education programs for specific groups such as human service providers, health care providers, and the general public.
5. Designs and distributes appropriate health education materials such as pamphlets, flyers, and posters.
6. Helps conduct outreach programs to meet goals and objectives of specific plans.
7. Assesses and counsels clients in areas such as diet, health promotion, and behavior change.
8. Assists with case management for selected high risk individuals.
9. Provides extensive coordination and collaboration with area social service agencies serving target populations.
10. Designs appropriate health education curriculums.
11. Maintains up-to-date referral systems for a variety of programs.
12. Provides consultation, advice, networking and support services to county and community organizations as appropriate.
13. Aides in gathering information and statistical data; performs research and conducts
14. Helps to prepare and publish newsletters or other educational materials for purposes of community education and promotion of community programs.
15. Helps to prepare news releases and special features on assigned health topics.
16. Helps to prepare comprehensive reports related to program operations and activities.
17. Develops and implements evaluation tools to measure and program effectiveness.
18. Operates a computer to enter, modify and review data.
19. Reviews various documentation and processes, forwards, or takes other action as appropriate.

EXAMPLES OF MARGINAL DUTIES
 

1. Maintains departmental files and records.
2. Maintains inventory of departmental supplies; initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
3. Answers the telephone and provides information.
4. Responds to requests for information or assistance.

Knowledge of:  The principles and practices necessary to plan, implement and coordinate specialized public health programs; the functions and purposes of public, private and volunteer health agencies, and other resources; the principles, methods and materials of public health education and appropriate channels of public information, public relations, and community needs; research techniques; statistical methods, principles and practices; grant development; basic mathematics; standard office equipment and audio/visual equipment; and basic computer applications and techniques.

Ability to:  Plan, implement, and coordinate the diverse activities in public health programs; prepare public health informational materials and news releases;; understand and accept differences in human behavior resulting from cultural, financial or other forms of deprivation; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with public and private health agencies, staff members, and the general public; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; speak effectively in public; prepare clear and concise reports; maintain accurate records; operate standard office equipment and audio/visual equipment; operate a motor vehicle; and utilize various software programs relevant to the position.

Education and Experience:  Equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, community health education, or closely related field or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.Special Requirements: 
Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:
 
Requires the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another. Requires ability to transport educational materials to various sites (e.g., projectors, VCR's, etc.).  Requires ability to work on weekends or odd hours.  
 
License or Certificate:  May require the possession and maintenance of a Valid California Driver's License. Positions assigned to WIC Program are required to obtain Competent Professional Authority certification through WIC following date of hire.

Recruitment Process:
The recruitment process for this position requires completing an application and may include participating in oral interview(s) and/or written exam(s).  Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam, COVID-19 vaccination and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.

NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Salary : $51,688 - $71,074