Hemoglobinopathies Outreach and Education Specialist

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by functioning as a highly skilled technical consultant on Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) hemoglobinopathies programs, including sickle cell disease, sickle cell trait, and thalassemia. The Health Program Specialist (HPS) II oversees health education, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement, and serves as the administrative lead and liaison for contracted direct service programs, including the Newborn Screening (NBS) Section Hemoglobin Trait Follow-up Program, and the Sickle Cell Counselor Training and Certification Program (SCCTCP).

The NBS Hemoglobin Trait (HB) Follow-up Program provides culturally sensitive education and voluntary hemoglobin parent testing for parents of newborns found to have a hemoglobin trait. When requested, contractor provides trait education to college athletes and others who request information about trait status and the HPS II strategizes to streamline that process. The HPS II is the administrative lead and liaison for the HB Trait Follow-up Program and approves the project’s scope of work (SOW), protocols, education materials, forms, letters, budgets, various invoices, progress reports, and use of the NBS Program online data Screening Information System (SIS). An important component of work on this project is to obtain feedback from communities affected by hemoglobinopathies to evaluate the efficacy of the current GDSP-supported programs and to propose and implement program changes based on that feedback.

Additionally, the HPS II oversees and approves the annual training plan and progress reports from the SCCTCP contractor staff. The incumbent develops and manages program evaluation activities and quality improvement projects for both the NBS Section HB Trait Follow-up Program and the SCCTCP. The HPS II serves as the primary liaison to various additional sickle cell disease-related stakeholders throughout the state such as sickle cell clinics and community groups working with people who have sickle cell disease. The incumbent works under the direction of the Health Program Manager II, Chief of the Newborn Screening Section.

Before appointment to this position, you must first obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the Health Program Specialist II exam: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1191

The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-437315

Position #(s):

580-530-8336-909

Working Title:

Hemoglobinopathies Outreach and Education Specialist

Classification:

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

$6,858.00 – $8,584.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Contra Costa County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (437315) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/8/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Public Health

Attn: Classification & Certification Unit

P.O. Box 997378

MS 1700-1702

Sacramento, CA95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Public Health

Classification & Certification Unit

1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430

Sacramento, CA95814

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other –

A Writing Sample is Required – As part of the application package for this position, candidates are required to submit at least one writing sample. Failure to submit a writing sample with the application package may result in the candidate being disqualified for consideration for this position. Please remove any confidential information (e.g.) social security number, date of birth, etc.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

GDSP is looking for motivated candidates who possess the following:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead complex health programs.
• Demonstrated leadership skills working with public health community-based organizations.
• Ability to build strong collaborations with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in public health genetics screening programs. More specifically, knowledge of sickle cell disease screening and sickle cell community-based services.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:

Human Resources Division

(916) 445-0983

apply@cdph.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Jefferson Rivera

(279) 667-1638

jefferson.rivera@cdph.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Office

(916) 445-0938

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

WRITING SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Statement of Qualifications, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials may not take the place of the Writing Sample. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without a WS may be rejected.

Writing Sample Instructons:

Attach the additional documents as part of the application package.

• Provide two writing samples such as a report, project proposal, publication, or other written materials that demonstrate your writing skills.
• Resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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