Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist I

Natividad Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau seeks a Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist I in the WIC program. The role involves determining eligibility, collecting nutrition histories, maintaining records, and educating participants about nutrition guidelines, with a focus on breastfeeding support.

The successful candidate will work full-time in a community setting, engage with diverse groups, and promote health through education and outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health education or related field.
• Experience with health promotion programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to individuals and groups.
• Develop training materials and distribute resources.
• Maintain WIC participant records and certifications.
• Promote breastfeeding and refer to support programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Public health knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public/ community health education or related field

Job description

Position Description

A Drug-Free Workplace

Invites your interest for the position of

Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist I

$5,144 — $7,025 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/20/2026

Exam # 26/50J01/09PH

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The County of Monterey Health Department’s Public Health Bureau has an opening for a full-time Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist I (CDPS I) in the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program. The CDPS I is responsible for determining program eligibility, completing and obtaining nutrition/food history, health and medical information from WIC applicants/participants. The CDPS I will maintain accurate WIC participant records, documenting certification information and nutrition education contacts, familiarizing potential and new participants with the WIC program guidelines, promoting breastfeeding to prenatal participants and making referrals to local breastfeeding support programs and resources.

The WIC Program is a nutrition education and supplemental food program that helps pregnant, postpartum women, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children under the age of five who are at nutritional risk. The program’s mission is to improve health during critical times of growth and development.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flyer.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise.

Examples of Duties

• Provide technical assistance to individuals and community groups and agencies.
• Assist in developing target groups, educational/training materials, setting up, and taking down training equipment, distributing training materials; maintaining, inventorying, and replenishing training materials as needed.
• Perform assigned administrative functions in support of health care program administration.
• May conduct training sessions in the presence of higher level Specialist.
• May assist in the development, coordination and follow-up of national and state health promotion activities, and informational campaigns.
• Review materials and publications to stay abreast of issues related to chronic disease prevention or health promotion and service programs.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist I

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Some Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques used in health care and health promotion programs.
• Principles and techniques used in developing training materials.

Skill and Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contracted through the course of work including individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural groups.
• Operate audio visual equipment.
• Work under limited supervision in field settings.
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing; write clear and concise reports; speak effectively before groups.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

• Completion of coursework leading to a bachelor’s degree in public/community health education, education, behavioral or life science, sociology, biology or psychology.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Priscilla Herrera, Human Resources Analyst II, at (831) 755-5 15 or [email protected].