HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I - PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON

State of California; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health Program Specialist I to lead initiatives in a complex medical care environment. This role involves developing policies, ensuring compliance with laws, and managing performance improvement systems. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Public Health or related fields and experience in health program administration. Join a dedicated team at Pelican Bay State Prison to make a significant impact in healthcare delivery for incarcerated individuals. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in a vital sector.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Bonus of $2600 annually

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in California state service or 3 years in health program administration.
• Master's Degree in relevant fields required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in Incarcerated Medical Services Program.
• Develop policies and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Health Program Administration

Policy Development

Data Analysis

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Public Health

Doctoral Degree in Public Health

Job description

Job Posting: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I - PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON

California Correctional Health Care Services

Final Filing Date: 3/7/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-off

Limited Term: 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Recruitment and Retention Bonus: Employees who are employed at PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON for 12 consecutive qualifying pay periods will receive an annual $2600 recruitment and retention bonus.

Under the direction of the Health Program Manager III or designee in licensed facilities, the Health Program Specialist (HPS) I acts as a highly skilled technical and subject matter expert in areas of the Incarcerated Medical Services Program (IMSP), such as policy and procedure (P&P) development, IMSP-related data applications, performance trends, and local activities to ensure Departmental compliance with all court orders, laws, rules, regulations, and P&Ps governing the medical program. The HPS I serves a leadership role within a unit of staff tasked with establishment of a well-functioning health care performance management system, including a network of quality improvement committees, a performance measurement and evaluation system, and an annual improvement plan that incorporates the highest-priority improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Either I: One year of experience in the California state service performing duties equivalent to Associate Health Program Adviser. (Applicants who have completed six months of service performing the duties as specified above will be admitted to the examination, but must satisfactorily complete one year of this experience before they can be eligible for appointment.)

Or II: Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in health program administration, at least one year of which shall have been with major responsibility for a significant program in a complex medical care delivery setting. (Possession of a Doctoral Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Health Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required general experience.)

Education: Possession of a Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Hospital Administration, Comprehensive Health Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field. (One year of additional specialized qualifying experience may be substituted for the required master's degree.)

To obtain list eligibility for the Health Program Specialist I, you must first take and pass the examination:

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Classification:

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I $6,430.00 - $8,049.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Pelican Bay State Prison, Crescent City, CA

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

This advertisement is for a HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I position located at PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON (PBSP).

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Desirable Qualifications

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.