Health Program Specialist

The County of El Dorado; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of El Dorado is seeking a Health Program Specialist in Placerville to support a broad range of Public Health initiatives. You will develop, coordinate, and deliver programs that promote health education, prevention, and access to services, while gathering data and aiding community partners to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will work with diverse groups, facilitate trainings, and help implement policies and procedures, contributing to a resilient public health program and

Qualifications

• Education: Equivalent to two (2) years of college level coursework in sociology, psychology, social services, public administration or a related field
• Experience: Two (2) years of paid or unpaid experience conducting community education or outreach activities, or four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience providing technical and administrative support to a specific public health program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for public health services.
• Organize, promote and conduct public meetings involving service providers and community agencies.
• Assist in development of program policies and procedures and provide information to participants and partner organizations.
• Schedule, coordinate and facilitate educational training programs.
• Prepare program plans and evaluations; conduct in-service training and workshops.

Education

Two years of college coursework in sociology, psychology, social services, public administration or related field

Job description

County of El Dorado

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

Health and Human Services Agency

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. There are over 600 employees who are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

Public Health Division

The El Dorado County Public Health Division aims to promote, protect, and assure conditions for optimal health for our community through disease prevention and management programs, education on healthy living, emergency preparedness, and program implementation. By providing these services and resources, we can protect the health of you, your family, and our community.

The Opportunity

This Health Program Specialist role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in community wellness by supporting a variety of Public Health initiatives. In this position, you’ll play a vital part in developing, coordinating, and delivering programs that promote health education, prevention, and access to services across the County. You’ll gather and share important health data, assist community members and partner organizations, and help ensure programs run smoothly and effectively. With responsibilities that span outreach, training facilitation, and collaboration with diverse groups, this opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with the community and contributing to the success of public health efforts.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for numerous public health services.
• Organize, promote and conduct public meetings involving service providers and community agencies.
• Assist in development of program policies and procedures; provide information to participants, consumers, community groups, service providers and other agencies regarding program procedures.
• Schedule, coordinate and facilitate educational training programs.
• Prepare program plans and evaluations; conduct in-service training and workshops pertaining to assigned Public Health programs.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate embodies a passion for promoting community health and resilience. They are resourceful, energetic, and deeply committed to advancing public health through collaboration and strong community partnerships. This candidate excels at building and nurturing relationships across coalitions, community partners, and internal teams to support shared goals and strengthen the impact of collective efforts. They bring creativity to the development and dissemination of public health information and thrive in roles that require both initiative and teamwork. They navigate evolving priorities with ease and contribute to a supportive, solutions-focused team environment.

Education and Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in application will not be accepted)

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:

• Education: Equivalent to two (2) years of college level coursework in sociology, psychology, social services, public administration or a related field
• Experience: Two (2) years of paid or unpaid experience conducting community education or outreach activities, or four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience providing technical and administrative support to a specific public health program.
• Other Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Positions assigned to the Alcohol and Drug Division may require a certification/license as a substance abuse counselor depending upon program assignment. Certifying agencies must be accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. Certifying agencies include: California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE), California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR), California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs (CADDTP), California Certification Board of Chemical Dependency Counselors (CCBCDC), Forensics Addictions Corrections Treatment (FACT), Indian Alcoholism Commission of California, Inc., Breining Institute, Association of Christian Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and American Academy of Health Care Providers. The ability to speak and read Spanish in addition to English would be an asset and preferred in this position but is not required. Spanish bilingual candidates may be eligible to receive differential pay of $1.00 per hour for all hours in pay status. In order to be eligible to receive such differential, an employee must demonstrate language proficiency acceptable to the Department Head as certified in writing to the Director of Human Resources. The Human Resources Department shall use a verbal and/or written testing process, depending upon the level of bilingual skill required of the employee, to validate the employee’s skills. The differential is defined by the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and the Bargaining Unit representing this job classification. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is available on the County of El Dorado website.

Additional Information

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Health Program Specialist. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We are currently recruiting for the following:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division, located in Placerville, Ca.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs. A positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance.