Health Program Specialist Supervisor

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

Have you always had a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy being actively involved in helping families achieve positive outcomes that make their lives better? As a Health Program Specialist Supervisor at Colusa County, you will play a vital role in advancing our mission to create a healthy and informed community in which citizens are enabled to achieve independence, self- sufficiency and are treated with dignity and respect. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual who is passionate about improving health outcomes and promoting wellness in our community!

If this resonates with you, then Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is the place for you! We are the largest Department in the County, with over 80 staff. Our agency works with Colusa County residents in administering social services programs including Cal Works, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, In-home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult and Children’s Services, Public Health and Housing. We have a strong leadership team who provide ongoing support for daily operations and assist our employees in reaching their full potential. To learn more, check out the job description page HERE.

This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill other potential openings without reposting.

What's this Job All About?
The person hired for the Health Program Specialist Supervisor will have opportunities to oversee a wide variety of programs including Emergency Preparedness, Oral Health, Tobacco Health, Home Visiting, and help oversee the Community Health Improvement Plan. The HPS Supervisor will help develop and monitor budget expenditures and communicate with our State partners to ensure we are meeting outlined goals and objectives. The HPS supervisor will also be responsible for assisting with Public Health Accreditation and doing extensive work with community partners to improve outcomes in social determinants of health.

Embracing the Colusa County Work Culture
Working for Colusa County offers a unique work lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with the tranquility of working in a rural and beautiful environment. Our county agencies take pride in our ability to work as a team. We have a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone matters!

At the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we work a 37.5 full-time work week, with the option of a flex-schedule and potential upcoming opportunities to work remote 1-2 days per week (depending on position). This allows our staff to find a work-life balance that best fits their needs. Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different, and they have the opportunity to impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services.

How do we make a differe nce?
Department of Health & Human Services employees are dedicated to serving Colusa County residents by offering services that improve their health, promote their well-being, and help them become productive and independent contributors to our community.

What are the benefits?

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
• A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID leave if you get sick.
• Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.

COME WORK FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU!

Supervision & Examples of Duties

Health Program Specialist Supervisor:

Reports to the Director and/or Deputy Director of Health and Human Services, or designee.

Receives general direction from the Director and/or Deputy Director of Health and Human Services, or designee.

Exercises direct supervision over professional and clerical staff.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Four (4) years’ experience in Public Health or related field. Two (2) years Colusa County experience preferred.

Training:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, health education or a closely related field. Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience. Previous supervisory experience may substitute for up to two years of required experience, on a year-for-year basis.

License or Certificate:

A valid State of California driver's license may be required.

Supplemental Information

The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.

Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2024 Benefit Summary

Closing Date/Time: 11/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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