Public Health Program Specialist I (Temp/Extra Help)

County of Del Norte, CA; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The County of Del Norte Health and Human Services Department, Public Health Branch, seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Public Health Program Specialist. This part-time, temporary/extra-help role oversees and evaluates public health education program activities under general supervision.

Essential duties include policy development, partnership building, quality assurance, and staff consultation.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and accept differences in human behavior and promote cultural competency in serving vulnerable populations.
• Compile and analyze data and information.
• Interpret public health laws, rules, and regulations and apply them to the assigned area of specialty.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project potential outcomes, and implement recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, plan, and evaluate public health education program activities under supervision.
• Develop, implement, and monitor program policies and procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners to enhance impact of the programs.
• Ensure QA measures for high-quality services to eligible clients and populations.
• Advise program staff to comply with procedures, policies, and regulations.

Skills

Understand differences in human行为

Education

High school diploma + college units in public health

Two years public health experience

Job description

Expected Hire Pay Scale:

Level I: $27.04 - $29.81 hourly

The County of Del Norte Health and Human Services Department, Public Health Branch, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Public Health Program Specialist. This position is classified as part-time, temporary/extra-help.

Under general to limited supervision, oversees, plans, and evaluates public health education program activities and provides consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, stakeholders, and community organizations. Incumbents generally perform work that is investigative, regulatory, educational and consultative in nature. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

The Public Health Program Specialist performs complex, technical and specialized program duties that require use of judgment and initiative, and ability to act independently. The Public Health Program Specialist position requires specialized knowledge and skills that are not learned in a short period of time and is at a higher level than those required of a clerical/administrative support worker. Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific tasks.

• Perform specialized technical program support which requires knowledge of detailed activities related to the assigned area of specialty.
• Develop, implement, and monitor program policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with key partners to enhance the overall impact of the assigned area of specialty.
• Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the provision of high-quality services to eligible clients and populations.
• Ensure program staff are knowledgeable and comply with program procedures, policies and protocols, and with federal, state and local laws and regulations which govern the assigned programs and services.
• Write and update policies and procedures for the respective program as needed.
• Review proposed updates to the respective program, provide subjective matter expertise related to the assigned area of specialty.
• Participate in statewide and regional meetings related to the program.
• Serve on specialized committees or workgroups involved with the program.
• Serve as a liaison with outside agencies related to the assigned area of specialty.
• Evaluate program performance against stated goals and objectives as set forth in the program plan; prepare progress and status summary reports.
• Serve as a resource within the department, and for other County departments, other public and private agencies, and the public regarding the assigned area of specialty.

Any combination of education, training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Public Health Program Specialist I:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent, and successful completion of 30 college semester units in public health, health-related fields, social/human services, sociology or other social science; and two (2) years of full time experience working with public health programs. Experience in public health programs and training may be substituted for the post‑secondary education requirement.

Knowledge of:

• Public Health programs.
• Principles and practices of research, analysis and management.
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing eligibility for population health programs.
• Principles and methods of public administration including organization, personnel, and fiscal management.
• Population needs as they relate to the program.

Ability to:

• Understand and accept differences in human behavior and promote cultural competency in serving vulnerable populations.
• Compile and analyze data and information.
• Interpret public health laws, rules, and regulations and apply them to assigned area of specialty.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project potential outcomes of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's license. All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County of Del Norte requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office and clinic environment under both quiet and noisy conditions and in the community under a variety of settings; At times work schedule may be outside of typical working hours; Work may involve continuous contact with staff and the public on a daily basis; may involve situations that can include dealing with erratic and sometimes threatening behaviors.

Typical Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods of time;
• Frequently stand;
• Frequently walk (walking on uneven terrain may be required during crisis response);
• Occasionally climb stairs, stoop, bend and crouch;
• Frequently reach with hands and arms;
• Frequently lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds without assistance;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds with or without assistance;
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination necessary for regular and ongoing use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers and FAX;
• Corrected hearing and vision to normal range for regular and ongoing use of office equipment;
• May be required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and/or controls; and
• Must have the ability to safely drive a vehicle on a regular basis including, out of the area for trainings, conferences or other job-related reasons.