Health Program Specialist I/II - Colusa County, CA : Job Details

Salary : $48,828.00 - $88,416.00 AnnuallyLocation : Colusa, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-53Department: Dept of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Opening Date: 10/23/2024Closing Date: 10/30/2024 11:59 PM PacificFLSA: Non-ExemptDefinition & Distinguishing CharacteristicsHave you always had a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy being actively involved in helping people achieve positive outcomes that make their lives better? As a Health Program Specialist I/II at Colusa County, you will play a vital role in advancing our mission to create a healthy and informed community. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual who is passionate about improving health outcomes and promoting wellness within our community!If this resonates with you, then Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is the place for you! We are the largest Department in the County, with over 80 staff. Our agency works with Colusa County residents in administering social services programs including Cal Works, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, In-home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult and Children's Services, Public Health and Housing. We have a strong leadership team who provide ongoing support for daily operations and assist our employees in reaching their full potential. To learn more, check out the job description page HERE.There are two open positions available that can be filled at any level, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for filling other openings without reposting.What's this Job All About?This role encompasses involvement in Public Health programs including but not limited to: Emergency Preparedness, Tobacco Education, Home Visiting, Maternal Child Health, Oral Health or Senior Nutrition. These exciting programs cover a range of crucial public health functions and provide unique training opportunities. If you enjoy a faster pace job with opportunities for professional development, this position is an excellent fit. At the Department of Health and Human Services, we work a 37.5 full-time work week, with the option of a flex-schedule. Also, the County is currently exploring remote work options of 1-2 days per week (depending on position, performance & workload). This allows our staff to find a work-life balance that best fits their needs. Embracing the Colusa County Work Culture:Working for Colusa County offers a unique work lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with the tranquility of working in a rural and beautiful environment. Our county agencies take pride in our ability to work as a team. We have a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone matters! Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different, and they have the opportunity to impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services.How do we make a difference?Department of Health & Human Services employees are dedicated to serving Colusa County residents by offering services that improve their health, promote their well-being, and help them become productive and independent contributors to our community.What are the benefits?

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
• A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID leave if you get sick.
• Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.

COME WORK FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE'RE WAITING FOR YOU! Supervision & Examples of DutiesHPS I/II:Receives direction from the Health Program Specialist Supervisor.May exercise functional and technical supervision over less experienced staff. Qualifications Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: HPS I: Experience:This is an entry level position. Training: Equivalent to completion of core course work from an accredited four (4) year college or university in public health, nursing, community health education or a closely related field. Two years of experience in a public health setting may substitute for the education requirement. HPS II:Experience: The equivalent of one (1) year experience as a Health Program Specialist I.Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public health, nursing, health education or a closely related field.Both Levels:License or Certificate:Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Supplemental InformationBased on a 37.5 work weekHealth Program Specialist I: $4,069 - $6,675Health Program Specialist II: $4,494 - $7,368 The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.

• Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.
• Resumes are encouraged as attachments, but the online application must be completed in full.
• Meeting the requirements does not guarantee selection in the examination process.
• The information in this job bulletin is not a contract.
• Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.
• The county participates in E-Verify.
• Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here:2024 Benefit Summary01 Please describe any experience you have in emergency preparedness, emergency management, or emergency response. 02 Briefly describe any experience you have in the field of public health. Required Question