Health Program Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid holidays

Job summary

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is seeking a Health Program Specialist to support a range of public health initiatives in Placerville. You will coordinate and deliver health education, prevention programs, and community outreach, gathering data and assisting partner organizations to ensure efficient service delivery.

You will engage with diverse communities, facilitate trainings, and help develop program policies.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to two years of college level coursework in sociology, psychology, social services, public administration or a related field.
• Two years of paid or unpaid experience conducting community education or outreach activities, or four years of increasingly responsible experience providing technical and administrative support to a specific public health program.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Spanish language ability preferred; bilingual may receive differential pay for hours in pay status.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary 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.

Skills

Community education

Outreach activities

Education

Two years of college coursework in sociology/psychology/public administration

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 continue 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.

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.

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.

Contact: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at [e-mail].

Recruitment Process

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Review: A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process (pass/fail), and ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies.

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.

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

Helpful Reminders

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

Activities & 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

The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

Learn More

• E-Verify Notice of Participation
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For Your Health And Well-Being

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• County sponsored Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships

For Your Financial Future

• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Optional Life Insurance

For Your Work/Life Balance

• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• Personal and bereavement leave

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned. Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website.

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Supplemental Question Template

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Describe your experience developing, promoting, and implementing information and educational programs. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

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Describe your experience preparing educational materials and making presentations. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

03
Describe your experience coordinating organizing, promoting and conducting training and workshops. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

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Describe your experience navigating changing priorities or direction while preserving relationships with partners and ensuring continued forward progress. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

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Describe your experience navigating changing priorities or direction while preserving relationships with partners and ensuring continued forward progress. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

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Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred for this position but are not required and you will not be disqualified if you do not speak Spanish. Are you able to speak, read, or write Spanish? If yes, please describe your proficiency level.

• Required Question