Oklahoma State Department of Health
Payne, Oklahoma, USA
Introduction The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to providing quality health services to Oklahoma citizens. Our mission is to protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury, and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can be healthy. OSDH is seeking a full time Health Educator II providing support to Payne County Health Department. This is a classified position, PIN 34000893, in state government, located in Stillwater, OK. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents . For more information about the benefit allowance [ click here ] . The annual salary for this position is up to $43,071.17 based on education and experience. Position Description : Position is responsible for building community coalitions and enhancing citizen involvement in public health. This includes responsibility for providing health education and outreach to the citizens of Payne County and targeting activities that focus on improving the overall health status of the citizens of the county. Physical Demands and Work Environment : Combination of office, vehicle, and public establishments with a climate controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. Occasionally, outdoor work in varying weather conditions is required. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting, standing, and daily use of computer and phone. In state travel is required to attend local community meetings and schools. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. STATE EMPLOYEE INFORMATION IF YOU ARE A CURRENT OR FORMER PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEE, PLEASE APPLY TO THE "INTERNAL JOBS" LISTING HERE . DO NOT APPLY VIA THIS RECRUITMENT. BASIC PURPOSE Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health education/promotion programs. LEVEL DESCRIPTORS The Health Educator job family consists of three levels, which are distinguished by the complexity of the duties performed, the depth and breadth of accountability, and the level of expertise required for completion of assigned tasks. Level II: This is the specialist level where incumbents are assigned advanced level responsibilities for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs such as serving as a team leader or lead worker on specific projects, programs, or activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Community Health, School Health Education, Health Studies, Nutrition, Health Behavior, or Nursing PLUS one year of experience in public health education or community development. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Some positions may require that the education and/or experience or the certification may be in a specific area. NOTES REQUIREMENTS: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted. Selection Plan Scores based on: 100% Evaluation of Education and Experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire. ***NOTE: Names of eligible applicants can be made available to State agencies upon their request, immediately following the closing date and time. Closing Date/Time: 8/20/2019 11:59:00 PM
Aug 06, 2019
Full Time
Introduction The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to providing quality health services to Oklahoma citizens. Our mission is to protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury, and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can be healthy. OSDH is seeking a full time Health Educator II providing support to Payne County Health Department. This is a classified position, PIN 34000893, in state government, located in Stillwater, OK. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents . For more information about the benefit allowance [ click here ] . The annual salary for this position is up to $43,071.17 based on education and experience. Position Description : Position is responsible for building community coalitions and enhancing citizen involvement in public health. This includes responsibility for providing health education and outreach to the citizens of Payne County and targeting activities that focus on improving the overall health status of the citizens of the county. Physical Demands and Work Environment : Combination of office, vehicle, and public establishments with a climate controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. Occasionally, outdoor work in varying weather conditions is required. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting, standing, and daily use of computer and phone. In state travel is required to attend local community meetings and schools. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. STATE EMPLOYEE INFORMATION IF YOU ARE A CURRENT OR FORMER PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEE, PLEASE APPLY TO THE "INTERNAL JOBS" LISTING HERE . DO NOT APPLY VIA THIS RECRUITMENT. BASIC PURPOSE Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health education/promotion programs. LEVEL DESCRIPTORS The Health Educator job family consists of three levels, which are distinguished by the complexity of the duties performed, the depth and breadth of accountability, and the level of expertise required for completion of assigned tasks. Level II: This is the specialist level where incumbents are assigned advanced level responsibilities for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs such as serving as a team leader or lead worker on specific projects, programs, or activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Community Health, School Health Education, Health Studies, Nutrition, Health Behavior, or Nursing PLUS one year of experience in public health education or community development. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Some positions may require that the education and/or experience or the certification may be in a specific area. NOTES REQUIREMENTS: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted. Selection Plan Scores based on: 100% Evaluation of Education and Experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire. ***NOTE: Names of eligible applicants can be made available to State agencies upon their request, immediately following the closing date and time. Closing Date/Time: 8/20/2019 11:59:00 PM
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FIRST FILING DATE: 01-07-2016 at 8:00 A.M., P.S.T. EXAM NUMBER: Y4850H TYPE OF RECRUITMENT - Departmental Promotional Opportunity Restricted to permanent employees of the Department of Health Services who have successfully completed their initial probationary period. Current employees in the unclassified service who meet the following criteria also qualify to participate in this exam: Unclassified employees who have attained permanent County status on a classified position by successful completion of the initial probationary period, with no break in service since leaving the classified service. Full-time employees in the unclassified service with at least six months of full-time experience in the unclassified service at the time of filing or by the last day of filing. NO WITHHOLDS OR VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCELETTERS/OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. DEFINITION: Plans, directs,coordinates, evaluates, and oversees women's health education program for target population and communities. Essential Job Functions Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates health education programs in one of several specialized areas including sexually transmitted diseases, maternal, child, and adolescent healthand alcohol, or drug abuse by determining areas and levels of need in schools, patients, staff and community health education through analysis of available statistics and consultation with the health educators inthe service planning areas, topic specific programs, and with other concerned public or private agencies or groups. Recommends health education needs by collecting,analyzing, and reporting data to identify appropriateindividual and community health education interventions. Reviews and evaluates the implementation of health education programs by health educators to ensure the proper application of program methods and materials and to provide the opportunity to share program experience. Evaluates the extent to whichhealtheducation programs meet their objectives and impact the target population's knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, practices, and behaviors, by utilizing appropriate data collection methods such as pre and post examinations, focus groups, surveys, and questionnaires. Utilizes evaluation findings and community input for future planning and policy development. Serves as the technical authority in a specialized area of community health education. Develops culturally appropriate health education materials, including but not limited to age specific literacy levels; prepares targeted health education messages;writes professional journal articles and news releases. Provides health education services to administrative staff in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health education priorities. Serves as the health education resource member by participating in the development and implementation of new health program in Women's Medical Home Model. Establishes priorities for the solution of women health education problems by planning and developing prenatal and postpartum care, well women care education programs through the application of health education methods and procedures, and in collaboration with patients and services providers within community. Be able to function as staff assistant to Health Education Coordinator and provides technical supervision and interpretation of Health Education Administration policies and procedures to other professional health education staff. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: A Master's* Degree with specialization in health education accredited by the American Public Health Association or equivalent, as required under California Law -AND- Two years ofhealth education experience at the level of Health Educator**. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASSII - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *Applicant must attach a valid legible photocopy of Master's degree in Public Health Education or Community Health Education or equivalentto the application at the time of filing or fax the copy of degree to us within 15 calendar days from the date of filing your application online. Applications received without evidence of the required Master's degree will be rejected not meeting the stated requirements. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must be prepared to provide an official transcript from the college or university to verify the required degree. **Experience at the level of Health Educator in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: plans, implements, directs,coordinates, and evaluatescommunity health education programs in a specific health subject within an assigned service planning area. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in implementing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating Women's Health education program. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of two (2) parts: PART I - An evaluation of education, experience and desirable qualificationson application information, weighted 50%. PART II - An Appraisal of Promotability which will evaluate Knowledge and Skills, Adaptability, Productivity, Dependability, and Supervision, weighted 50%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of this examination to be added to the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies at Women's Health Program and Innovation Division in the Department Health Services. SPECIAL INFORMATION Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATI ON and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to (323) 869-0942 or e-mail the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applications must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-000, 111-11-111. etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst (323) 914-7828 Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE (800) 735-2922 Closing Date/Time:
Mar 26, 2019
Full Time
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FIRST FILING DATE: 01-07-2016 at 8:00 A.M., P.S.T. EXAM NUMBER: Y4850H TYPE OF RECRUITMENT - Departmental Promotional Opportunity Restricted to permanent employees of the Department of Health Services who have successfully completed their initial probationary period. Current employees in the unclassified service who meet the following criteria also qualify to participate in this exam: Unclassified employees who have attained permanent County status on a classified position by successful completion of the initial probationary period, with no break in service since leaving the classified service. Full-time employees in the unclassified service with at least six months of full-time experience in the unclassified service at the time of filing or by the last day of filing. NO WITHHOLDS OR VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCELETTERS/OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. DEFINITION: Plans, directs,coordinates, evaluates, and oversees women's health education program for target population and communities. Essential Job Functions Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates health education programs in one of several specialized areas including sexually transmitted diseases, maternal, child, and adolescent healthand alcohol, or drug abuse by determining areas and levels of need in schools, patients, staff and community health education through analysis of available statistics and consultation with the health educators inthe service planning areas, topic specific programs, and with other concerned public or private agencies or groups. Recommends health education needs by collecting,analyzing, and reporting data to identify appropriateindividual and community health education interventions. Reviews and evaluates the implementation of health education programs by health educators to ensure the proper application of program methods and materials and to provide the opportunity to share program experience. Evaluates the extent to whichhealtheducation programs meet their objectives and impact the target population's knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, practices, and behaviors, by utilizing appropriate data collection methods such as pre and post examinations, focus groups, surveys, and questionnaires. Utilizes evaluation findings and community input for future planning and policy development. Serves as the technical authority in a specialized area of community health education. Develops culturally appropriate health education materials, including but not limited to age specific literacy levels; prepares targeted health education messages;writes professional journal articles and news releases. Provides health education services to administrative staff in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health education priorities. Serves as the health education resource member by participating in the development and implementation of new health program in Women's Medical Home Model. Establishes priorities for the solution of women health education problems by planning and developing prenatal and postpartum care, well women care education programs through the application of health education methods and procedures, and in collaboration with patients and services providers within community. Be able to function as staff assistant to Health Education Coordinator and provides technical supervision and interpretation of Health Education Administration policies and procedures to other professional health education staff. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: A Master's* Degree with specialization in health education accredited by the American Public Health Association or equivalent, as required under California Law -AND- Two years ofhealth education experience at the level of Health Educator**. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASSII - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *Applicant must attach a valid legible photocopy of Master's degree in Public Health Education or Community Health Education or equivalentto the application at the time of filing or fax the copy of degree to us within 15 calendar days from the date of filing your application online. Applications received without evidence of the required Master's degree will be rejected not meeting the stated requirements. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must be prepared to provide an official transcript from the college or university to verify the required degree. **Experience at the level of Health Educator in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: plans, implements, directs,coordinates, and evaluatescommunity health education programs in a specific health subject within an assigned service planning area. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in implementing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating Women's Health education program. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of two (2) parts: PART I - An evaluation of education, experience and desirable qualificationson application information, weighted 50%. PART II - An Appraisal of Promotability which will evaluate Knowledge and Skills, Adaptability, Productivity, Dependability, and Supervision, weighted 50%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of this examination to be added to the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies at Women's Health Program and Innovation Division in the Department Health Services. SPECIAL INFORMATION Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATI ON and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to (323) 869-0942 or e-mail the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applications must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-000, 111-11-111. etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst (323) 914-7828 Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE (800) 735-2922 Closing Date/Time:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Department of Public Health EXAM NUMBER: PH4803B TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity FIRST DAY OF FILING: February 16, 2017 @ 8:00 a.m., Pacific Standard Time (PST) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. DEFINITION: Identifies needs and plans, develops and implements a program of technical, educational, and consultative services in the field of nutrition for a target population defined either by geographical area or by the goals of a specialized health care project or program. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class work under the general administrative direction of a physician or a member of departmental management such as an assistant program deputy or an occupational health education coordinator. Positions in Health Services also receive technical direction from the Nutrition Program Assistant Coordinator, Community Health. Nutritionists II initiate and conduct studies and surveys and analyze data on the diet patterns and the incidence and severity of medical problems identified with inadequate nutrition of a specific population group. Incumbents serve at the journey level and independently plan, develop, and implement specific programs to meet nutritional needs in order to reduce the incidence and severity of medical problems such as hypertension, heart disease, obesity, high-risk pregnancy and anemia. Incumbents are distinguished from Nutritionists I by their responsibility for consulting with physicians, nurses, and other health team members on matters of nutrition to enable them to assess nutritional status and provide the individual or group counsel necessary for the successful implementation of nutrition program. Incumbents may serve in a lead capacity over Nutritionists I, Home Economists, and community workers in the performance of tasks necessary to nutrition program implementation, and recruit or train volunteers and other community organization members to provide preventive nutrition counseling to individuals or groups. Nutritionists II may plan fieldwork experiences for graduate students in nutrition. Essential Job Functions Identifies needs and plans, develops and implements a program of technical, educational, consultative services in the field of nutrition for a specific segment of the County population of various age groups to provide improved health and the prevention of disease. Plans and conducts surveys and studies of the nutritional needs of a specific community or designated group considering such factors as age, sex, cultural-dietary patterns, disability, socioeconomic level, and other factors affecting nutrition practices in order to identify the health problems which may be prevented or corrected by proper dietary practices. Plans and develops a nutrition program, or the nutrition component of a medical program, for each medical problem identified, utilizing techniques such as the conduct of training sessions and the development of educational materials to educate the target group of the symptoms and dangers of diet-related disease. Initiates and maintains contacts with community organizations, volunteer groups, and others for the purpose of offering services, and keeping abreast of existing programs to avoid duplication of services. Recruits and trains volunteers in the techniques of preventive nutrition counseling; monitors counseling interviews and evaluates the effectiveness of volunteer personnel counseling methods and the accuracy of technical content. Makes assignments and provides technical direction to Nutritionists I, Home Economists, community workers, and other nutrition support staff in program planning and implementation, monitoring such activities as nutrition or home economics program planning, individual and group counsel or formal instruction on basic nutrition and home economic concepts, and educational material development and distribution. Promotes the nutrition program and related services to the target population by serving as a guest speaker before community groups, writing and arranging publication of press releases and other articles, and making personal contact with medical, nursing, and other community groups concerned with problems of nutrition. Conducts annual inspections of local correctional or institutional facilities; evaluates and reports to sanitarian staff the quality of food services and nutritional adequacy of meals served to inmates relative to standards established by the State Department of Corrections. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD)* by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) - AND - a Master's degree** from an accredited college or university with specialization in Public Health Nutrition or a closely-related field. (Ex. Human Nutrition, Nutrition Education, or Dietetics) Option II: Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD)* by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) - AND - two years' paid full-time experience assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of a program of technical, educational, and consultative services in the field of nutrition for a specific community or designated group - AND - the successful completion of courses in Epidemiology, Bio statistics, and Advanced Chemistry. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light : : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *You must attach a legible copy of the certificate or letter issued by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to semery@ph.lacounty.gov . DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Experience in a perinatal nutrition program Certified as a Lactation Educator (CLE)*** ***You must attach a legible copy of the certification with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to semery@ph.lacounty.gov . Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. Final results will be sent via United States Postal Service (USPS). Final Scores cannot be given over the phone or by email. Notification letters may be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on the application. It is important that candidates provide a valid e-mail address. Please add semery@ph.lacounty.gov to your e-mail address book and list of approved senders to prevent e-mail notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to semery@ph.lacounty.gov . Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications by 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work and duties performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be REJECTED. **In order to receive credit for any college or university course work, or any type of college or university degree, such as Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the Official Diploma, or Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded with Registrar's signature and/or school seal with your application online at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to semery@ph.lacounty.gov . Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and, therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process,including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application may be REJECTED AS INCOMPLETE. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes in the following format: XXX-XX-XXXX. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA Coordinator: (323) 869-8505 Teletype Phone: (213) 974-0911 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Shalonda Emery Department Contact Phone: (323) 890-8488 Department Contact Email: semery@ph.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time:
Aug 03, 2019
Full Time
Department of Public Health EXAM NUMBER: PH4803B TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity FIRST DAY OF FILING: February 16, 2017 @ 8:00 a.m., Pacific Standard Time (PST) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. DEFINITION: Identifies needs and plans, develops and implements a program of technical, educational, and consultative services in the field of nutrition for a target population defined either by geographical area or by the goals of a specialized health care project or program. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class work under the general administrative direction of a physician or a member of departmental management such as an assistant program deputy or an occupational health education coordinator. Positions in Health Services also receive technical direction from the Nutrition Program Assistant Coordinator, Community Health. Nutritionists II initiate and conduct studies and surveys and analyze data on the diet patterns and the incidence and severity of medical problems identified with inadequate nutrition of a specific population group. Incumbents serve at the journey level and independently plan, develop, and implement specific programs to meet nutritional needs in order to reduce the incidence and severity of medical problems such as hypertension, heart disease, obesity, high-risk pregnancy and anemia. Incumbents are distinguished from Nutritionists I by their responsibility for consulting with physicians, nurses, and other health team members on matters of nutrition to enable them to assess nutritional status and provide the individual or group counsel necessary for the successful implementation of nutrition program. Incumbents may serve in a lead capacity over Nutritionists I, Home Economists, and community workers in the performance of tasks necessary to nutrition program implementation, and recruit or train volunteers and other community organization members to provide preventive nutrition counseling to individuals or groups. Nutritionists II may plan fieldwork experiences for graduate students in nutrition. Essential Job Functions Identifies needs and plans, develops and implements a program of technical, educational, consultative services in the field of nutrition for a specific segment of the County population of various age groups to provide improved health and the prevention of disease. Plans and conducts surveys and studies of the nutritional needs of a specific community or designated group considering such factors as age, sex, cultural-dietary patterns, disability, socioeconomic level, and other factors affecting nutrition practices in order to identify the health problems which may be prevented or corrected by proper dietary practices. Plans and develops a nutrition program, or the nutrition component of a medical program, for each medical problem identified, utilizing techniques such as the conduct of training sessions and the development of educational materials to educate the target group of the symptoms and dangers of diet-related disease. Initiates and maintains contacts with community organizations, volunteer groups, and others for the purpose of offering services, and keeping abreast of existing programs to avoid duplication of services. Recruits and trains volunteers in the techniques of preventive nutrition counseling; monitors counseling interviews and evaluates the effectiveness of volunteer personnel counseling methods and the accuracy of technical content. Makes assignments and provides technical direction to Nutritionists I, Home Economists, community workers, and other nutrition support staff in program planning and implementation, monitoring such activities as nutrition or home economics program planning, individual and group counsel or formal instruction on basic nutrition and home economic concepts, and educational material development and distribution. Promotes the nutrition program and related services to the target population by serving as a guest speaker before community groups, writing and arranging publication of press releases and other articles, and making personal contact with medical, nursing, and other community groups concerned with problems of nutrition. Conducts annual inspections of local correctional or institutional facilities; evaluates and reports to sanitarian staff the quality of food services and nutritional adequacy of meals served to inmates relative to standards established by the State Department of Corrections. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD)* by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) - AND - a Master's degree** from an accredited college or university with specialization in Public Health Nutrition or a closely-related field. (Ex. Human Nutrition, Nutrition Education, or Dietetics) Option II: Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD)* by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) - AND - two years' paid full-time experience assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of a program of technical, educational, and consultative services in the field of nutrition for a specific community or designated group - AND - the successful completion of courses in Epidemiology, Bio statistics, and Advanced Chemistry. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light : : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *You must attach a legible copy of the certificate or letter issued by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to semery@ph.lacounty.gov . DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Experience in a perinatal nutrition program Certified as a Lactation Educator (CLE)*** ***You must attach a legible copy of the certification with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to semery@ph.lacounty.gov . Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. Final results will be sent via United States Postal Service (USPS). Final Scores cannot be given over the phone or by email. Notification letters may be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on the application. It is important that candidates provide a valid e-mail address. Please add semery@ph.lacounty.gov to your e-mail address book and list of approved senders to prevent e-mail notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to semery@ph.lacounty.gov . Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications by 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work and duties performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be REJECTED. **In order to receive credit for any college or university course work, or any type of college or university degree, such as Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the Official Diploma, or Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded with Registrar's signature and/or school seal with your application online at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to semery@ph.lacounty.gov . Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and, therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process,including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application may be REJECTED AS INCOMPLETE. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes in the following format: XXX-XX-XXXX. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA Coordinator: (323) 869-8505 Teletype Phone: (213) 974-0911 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Shalonda Emery Department Contact Phone: (323) 890-8488 Department Contact Email: semery@ph.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Texas, Oklahoma, USA
Introduction THIS POSITION CAN BE FILLED AT A LEVEL I, LEVEL II OR LEVEL III. PLEASE APPLY TO THE LEVEL INTERESTED IN. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to providing quality health services to Oklahoma citizens. Our mission is to protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury, and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can be healthy . OSDH is seeking full time Special Educator III providing support to the Texas County Health Department. This is a classified position, PIN 34000328, in state government.. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents . For more information about the benefit allowance [ click here ] . The annual salary for this position is up to $43,202.04 based on education and experience. Position Description : This position is part of the Early Intervention program; responsibilities will involve determining eligibility for a child; evaluate family and child's needs; develop plan of care and coordinate direct special education solutions to improve learning skills; help child's social-emotional skills, early literacy, early cognitive concepts and give direction on school readiness while monitoring progress through goals. STATE EMPLOYEE INFORMATION IF YOU ARE A CURRENT OR FORMER PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEE, PLEASE APPLY TO THE "INTERNAL JOBS" LISTING HERE . DO NOT APPLY VIA THIS RECRUITMENT. BASIC PURPOSE Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving providing individual and family services to enhance the learning, development, and social-emotional skills of children with developmental delays as well as promote literacy and understanding of early cognitive concepts while monitoring progress toward goals. LEVEL DESCRIPTORS The Special Educator job family consists of four levels which are distinguished by the level of the complexity of specific job assignments, the level of education, the extent of responsibility assigned for a specific task, and the level of expertise required for completion of assigned tasks and the responsibility assigned for providing supervision to others. Level III: This is the specialist level where the incumbents are assigned advanced level responsibilities involving mentorship, team leadership and/or designated as a lead worker in Special Education. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of completion of a Master's degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND completion of a bachelor's degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND possession of a valid teaching certificate in Special Education issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education PLUS two years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience. NOTES REQUIREMENTS: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted. Selection Plan Scores based on: 100% Evaluation of Education and Experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire. ***NOTE: Names of eligible applicants can be made available to State agencies upon their request, immediately following the closing date and time. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
May 29, 2019
Full Time
Introduction THIS POSITION CAN BE FILLED AT A LEVEL I, LEVEL II OR LEVEL III. PLEASE APPLY TO THE LEVEL INTERESTED IN. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to providing quality health services to Oklahoma citizens. Our mission is to protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury, and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can be healthy . OSDH is seeking full time Special Educator III providing support to the Texas County Health Department. This is a classified position, PIN 34000328, in state government.. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents . For more information about the benefit allowance [ click here ] . The annual salary for this position is up to $43,202.04 based on education and experience. Position Description : This position is part of the Early Intervention program; responsibilities will involve determining eligibility for a child; evaluate family and child's needs; develop plan of care and coordinate direct special education solutions to improve learning skills; help child's social-emotional skills, early literacy, early cognitive concepts and give direction on school readiness while monitoring progress through goals. STATE EMPLOYEE INFORMATION IF YOU ARE A CURRENT OR FORMER PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEE, PLEASE APPLY TO THE "INTERNAL JOBS" LISTING HERE . DO NOT APPLY VIA THIS RECRUITMENT. BASIC PURPOSE Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving providing individual and family services to enhance the learning, development, and social-emotional skills of children with developmental delays as well as promote literacy and understanding of early cognitive concepts while monitoring progress toward goals. LEVEL DESCRIPTORS The Special Educator job family consists of four levels which are distinguished by the level of the complexity of specific job assignments, the level of education, the extent of responsibility assigned for a specific task, and the level of expertise required for completion of assigned tasks and the responsibility assigned for providing supervision to others. Level III: This is the specialist level where the incumbents are assigned advanced level responsibilities involving mentorship, team leadership and/or designated as a lead worker in Special Education. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of completion of a Master's degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND completion of a bachelor's degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field from an accredited college or university AND possession of a valid teaching certificate in Special Education issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education PLUS two years of post-baccalaureate special education teaching experience. NOTES REQUIREMENTS: If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application. No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted. Selection Plan Scores based on: 100% Evaluation of Education and Experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire. ***NOTE: Names of eligible applicants can be made available to State agencies upon their request, immediately following the closing date and time. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Contra Costa County, CA
Martinez, California, United States
The Position OPEN UNTIL FILLED Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is seeking individuals to fill several positions as a Respiratory Care Practitioner II. The four vacancies are permanent part-time and located in the central and east regions of Contra Costa County in California. Respiratory Care Practitioner II is a journey level position which requires experience providing respiratory care treatment to patients in an acute care hospital and ambulatory health centers. Employees in this class administer therapy care and life support to patients while assisting in making patient assessments for the purpose of establishing individual respiratory care plans. They also clean, assemble, and transport respiratory equipment as requested and may also operate an electrocardiograph machine on a relief basis and/or provide work direction to other staff. To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr The employment list established as a result of this examination may remain in effect for six (6) months . Typical Tasks Assist medical staff in making patient assessment for the purposes of establishing individual respiratory care plans Recommendappropriate modality for deliverance of respiratory therapy Selects, set up and operate a wide variety of devices such as, ventilators, positive pressure machines, blood gas analyzers, aerosol generators and other pulmonary function equipment Performs postural drainage and assist patients in performing breathing exercises Record findings and keeps records of patient's progress during treatments Provide a variety of respiratory therapy treatments to patients as ordered by physicians Select, set up and operate a wide variety of devices such as respirators, mechanical and volume ventilators, positive pressure machine, blood gas analyzers, aerosol generators and other pulmonary function equipment Performs postural drainage and assist patients in performing breathing exercises Observe and documents patients response to therapy and make adjustments to the individuals respiratory care plan per protocol Transports equipment to inpatient ward areas and maintain safety standards to guard against injuries to patients and staff Respond to stat-emergency calls such as cardiopulmonary arrests and rapid response by providing assistance within the scope of Practice Respond to calls from nursing units for various respiratory therapy issues May provide work direction and guidance to less experienced staff May demonstrate respiratory care procedures to other health care personnel Monitors respiratory related equipment and recommends repairs when needed May operate an electrocardiograph machine on a relief basis Minimum Qualifications License Required: Possess and maintain a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California. Certification Required: Possess and maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross; and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate issued by the American Red Cross. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience, or its equivalent, experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (or Respiratory Therapist) in an acute care hospital. Acute Care: RCPs assigned to the Acute Care setting must also possess and maintain a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider Certificate. Ambulatory Care/Health Centers: Pulmonary Function Lab RCPs must possess and maintain a CPFT (Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist); or RPFT (Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist) Credential issued by the NBRC in addition to the above OSA/CPAP and/or Pulmonary/Bronch Clinic: Must possess and maintain certification or credential in one or more of the following: AE-C Asthma Educator; SDS Sleep Disorder Testing and Therapeutic Intervention Respiratory Care Specialist; Polysomnographic Technologist; One year documented experience working in a sleep disorders center or respiratory based outpatient clinic setting. Other Requirements: A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment. A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED AND YOU MUST ATTACH COPIES OF LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION. AN APPLICATION SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND WILL THEREFORE BE DISQUALIFIED. Selection Process 1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. 2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination. 3. Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. Candidates must receive a score of at least 70, which may be an adjusted score, in order to be ranked on the employment list. (Weighted 100%) The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Mar 07, 2019
Part Time
The Position OPEN UNTIL FILLED Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is seeking individuals to fill several positions as a Respiratory Care Practitioner II. The four vacancies are permanent part-time and located in the central and east regions of Contra Costa County in California. Respiratory Care Practitioner II is a journey level position which requires experience providing respiratory care treatment to patients in an acute care hospital and ambulatory health centers. Employees in this class administer therapy care and life support to patients while assisting in making patient assessments for the purpose of establishing individual respiratory care plans. They also clean, assemble, and transport respiratory equipment as requested and may also operate an electrocardiograph machine on a relief basis and/or provide work direction to other staff. To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr The employment list established as a result of this examination may remain in effect for six (6) months . Typical Tasks Assist medical staff in making patient assessment for the purposes of establishing individual respiratory care plans Recommendappropriate modality for deliverance of respiratory therapy Selects, set up and operate a wide variety of devices such as, ventilators, positive pressure machines, blood gas analyzers, aerosol generators and other pulmonary function equipment Performs postural drainage and assist patients in performing breathing exercises Record findings and keeps records of patient's progress during treatments Provide a variety of respiratory therapy treatments to patients as ordered by physicians Select, set up and operate a wide variety of devices such as respirators, mechanical and volume ventilators, positive pressure machine, blood gas analyzers, aerosol generators and other pulmonary function equipment Performs postural drainage and assist patients in performing breathing exercises Observe and documents patients response to therapy and make adjustments to the individuals respiratory care plan per protocol Transports equipment to inpatient ward areas and maintain safety standards to guard against injuries to patients and staff Respond to stat-emergency calls such as cardiopulmonary arrests and rapid response by providing assistance within the scope of Practice Respond to calls from nursing units for various respiratory therapy issues May provide work direction and guidance to less experienced staff May demonstrate respiratory care procedures to other health care personnel Monitors respiratory related equipment and recommends repairs when needed May operate an electrocardiograph machine on a relief basis Minimum Qualifications License Required: Possess and maintain a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California. Certification Required: Possess and maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross; and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate issued by the American Red Cross. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience, or its equivalent, experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (or Respiratory Therapist) in an acute care hospital. Acute Care: RCPs assigned to the Acute Care setting must also possess and maintain a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider Certificate. Ambulatory Care/Health Centers: Pulmonary Function Lab RCPs must possess and maintain a CPFT (Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist); or RPFT (Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist) Credential issued by the NBRC in addition to the above OSA/CPAP and/or Pulmonary/Bronch Clinic: Must possess and maintain certification or credential in one or more of the following: AE-C Asthma Educator; SDS Sleep Disorder Testing and Therapeutic Intervention Respiratory Care Specialist; Polysomnographic Technologist; One year documented experience working in a sleep disorders center or respiratory based outpatient clinic setting. Other Requirements: A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment. A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED AND YOU MUST ATTACH COPIES OF LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION. AN APPLICATION SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND WILL THEREFORE BE DISQUALIFIED. Selection Process 1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. 2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination. 3. Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. Candidates must receive a score of at least 70, which may be an adjusted score, in order to be ranked on the employment list. (Weighted 100%) The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Department of Mental Health Exam Number: b5857A Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING START DATE: 10/17/2017 AT 8:00 A.M. This examination will remain open until the need of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice. DEFINITION : Provides a full range of professional occupational therapy services to assist patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class receive general administrative supervision from higher-level therapy supervisors or a rehabilitation therapy chief, and clinical guidance from a higher-level occupational therapist. Comprehensive occupational therapy services are provided to patients in a range of settings such as acute medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitation hospitals, out-patient clinics, or in California Children's Services Medical Therapy Units. Incumbents assigned to children's clinics or centers in hospitals, or settings remotely located in special schools provide comprehensive consultation and occupational therapy services coordination for children with severe disabilities. Incumbents work in settings requiring very independent functioning and receive primarily administrative and policy direction from therapy supervisors. Technical guidance is available but incumbents are responsible for determining when they require such assistance. In acute medical hospitals, incumbents may rotate through specialty areas such as neurology, pediatrics, acute burns/plastics and highly involved or intensive care units, may serve as primary therapist and provide occupational therapy services to multiple condition, high-risk patients. Incumbents work within the framework of established procedures, professional standards and practice acts. Essential Job Functions Manages caseloads of patients with severe disabilities and varied diagnoses providing interventions, treatments, and services in acute medical, rehabilitative hospital, clinic, or California Children's Services Medical Therapy Units. Arranges, schedules, and conducts clinics; evaluates and prioritizes patients for treatment; identifies patients for specific treatment eligibility; provides comprehensive follow-up care; initiates referrals for other services; and provides consultation and coordination of services with other agencies and treatment units. Supervises a small staff of occupational therapy assistants or therapy technicians and student occupational therapists; assigns and demonstrates elements of patients' treatment programs, reviews their work and prepares and discusses their performance with them; may prepare performance evaluation reports. Serves on a clinic health care team with physicians, orthotists and allied health personnel to coordinate services within a clinic; provides consultative guidance and instruction to inter-departmental agency personnel to resolve problems regarding therapy techniques/treatment, case management and proper use and care of patient equipment. Manages patients in a unit making key evaluation and treatment decisions; participates as the occupational therapy representative on inter-disciplinary treatment/review teams; advises and reports on the patient's condition to the team, families, and physicians, and recommends additional treatment and/or equipment needs. Orients and instructs other occupational therapy personnel, allied disciplines, and health and educational personnel in the use and care of functional equipment, behavioral management, and treatment procedures. Provides technical guidance for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants or Rehabilitation Therapy Technicians and student therapists in occupational therapy services for acute or rehabilitative patients. Develops new and improved services through ongoing assessment of existing evaluation methods and treatment techniques and incorporating new techniques in clinical practice. Serves as a resource person to other occupational therapy staff in coordinating patients' discharges, orienting them to discharge procedures, and familiarizing staff with community or governmental agencies, placement facilities and/or resources. Provides consultative or liaison services to other occupational therapy personnel, allied health disciplines, and/or community agencies. Trains patients, family members, and allied health teams in use of adaptive and functional equipment such as environmental controls, electric wheelchairs, myoelectric hand braces, mobile arm supports, electric hand splints, individualized arm or hand braces and follows through with ordering or making arrangements for equipment purchases, loans and repairs. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's degree from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) -AND- Two years of experience in the practice of occupational therapy. A Master's degree in occupational therapy, public health, special education or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. LICENSE: Current license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 3 - Moderate. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Paid or unpaid experience working with adults with psychiatric disabilities in a community-based mental health setting. Completion of the American Occupational Therapy Association Fieldwork Educator Certificate Program. Board certification in Mental Health by the American Occupational Therapy Association. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: In order to receive credit for any certifications you must provide a legible copy at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days. * ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Transcript : * In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree, or any certificates, such as Bachelor's or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing. Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience weighted 100%. The evaluation of training and experience will be based on application information and the information submitted on the supplemental application form at the time of filing. Additional credit will be given for education, experience, training, and/or certificates related to desirable qualifications. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in this examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Mental Health. Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application online only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the applications. In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework, certification, and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days (or during the examination process) from the date of filing application. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, PST, on the last day of filing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. License, Resume, Official Transcripts, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), and complete detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. List separately each job experience to be evaluated. IMPORTANT NOTES: All information is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. Utilizing VERBIAGE from class specifications and Selection Requirement serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact Phone: Nicholas Jordan, (213) 972-7047 Analyst Contact Email: najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 972-7034 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 735-2922 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES : (800) 735-2922 Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 19, 2019
Full Time
Department of Mental Health Exam Number: b5857A Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING START DATE: 10/17/2017 AT 8:00 A.M. This examination will remain open until the need of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice. DEFINITION : Provides a full range of professional occupational therapy services to assist patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class receive general administrative supervision from higher-level therapy supervisors or a rehabilitation therapy chief, and clinical guidance from a higher-level occupational therapist. Comprehensive occupational therapy services are provided to patients in a range of settings such as acute medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitation hospitals, out-patient clinics, or in California Children's Services Medical Therapy Units. Incumbents assigned to children's clinics or centers in hospitals, or settings remotely located in special schools provide comprehensive consultation and occupational therapy services coordination for children with severe disabilities. Incumbents work in settings requiring very independent functioning and receive primarily administrative and policy direction from therapy supervisors. Technical guidance is available but incumbents are responsible for determining when they require such assistance. In acute medical hospitals, incumbents may rotate through specialty areas such as neurology, pediatrics, acute burns/plastics and highly involved or intensive care units, may serve as primary therapist and provide occupational therapy services to multiple condition, high-risk patients. Incumbents work within the framework of established procedures, professional standards and practice acts. Essential Job Functions Manages caseloads of patients with severe disabilities and varied diagnoses providing interventions, treatments, and services in acute medical, rehabilitative hospital, clinic, or California Children's Services Medical Therapy Units. Arranges, schedules, and conducts clinics; evaluates and prioritizes patients for treatment; identifies patients for specific treatment eligibility; provides comprehensive follow-up care; initiates referrals for other services; and provides consultation and coordination of services with other agencies and treatment units. Supervises a small staff of occupational therapy assistants or therapy technicians and student occupational therapists; assigns and demonstrates elements of patients' treatment programs, reviews their work and prepares and discusses their performance with them; may prepare performance evaluation reports. Serves on a clinic health care team with physicians, orthotists and allied health personnel to coordinate services within a clinic; provides consultative guidance and instruction to inter-departmental agency personnel to resolve problems regarding therapy techniques/treatment, case management and proper use and care of patient equipment. Manages patients in a unit making key evaluation and treatment decisions; participates as the occupational therapy representative on inter-disciplinary treatment/review teams; advises and reports on the patient's condition to the team, families, and physicians, and recommends additional treatment and/or equipment needs. Orients and instructs other occupational therapy personnel, allied disciplines, and health and educational personnel in the use and care of functional equipment, behavioral management, and treatment procedures. Provides technical guidance for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants or Rehabilitation Therapy Technicians and student therapists in occupational therapy services for acute or rehabilitative patients. Develops new and improved services through ongoing assessment of existing evaluation methods and treatment techniques and incorporating new techniques in clinical practice. Serves as a resource person to other occupational therapy staff in coordinating patients' discharges, orienting them to discharge procedures, and familiarizing staff with community or governmental agencies, placement facilities and/or resources. Provides consultative or liaison services to other occupational therapy personnel, allied health disciplines, and/or community agencies. Trains patients, family members, and allied health teams in use of adaptive and functional equipment such as environmental controls, electric wheelchairs, myoelectric hand braces, mobile arm supports, electric hand splints, individualized arm or hand braces and follows through with ordering or making arrangements for equipment purchases, loans and repairs. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's degree from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) -AND- Two years of experience in the practice of occupational therapy. A Master's degree in occupational therapy, public health, special education or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. LICENSE: Current license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 3 - Moderate. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Paid or unpaid experience working with adults with psychiatric disabilities in a community-based mental health setting. Completion of the American Occupational Therapy Association Fieldwork Educator Certificate Program. Board certification in Mental Health by the American Occupational Therapy Association. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: In order to receive credit for any certifications you must provide a legible copy at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days. * ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Transcript : * In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree, or any certificates, such as Bachelor's or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing. Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience weighted 100%. The evaluation of training and experience will be based on application information and the information submitted on the supplemental application form at the time of filing. Additional credit will be given for education, experience, training, and/or certificates related to desirable qualifications. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in this examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Mental Health. Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application online only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the applications. In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework, certification, and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days (or during the examination process) from the date of filing application. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, PST, on the last day of filing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. License, Resume, Official Transcripts, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), and complete detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. List separately each job experience to be evaluated. IMPORTANT NOTES: All information is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. Utilizing VERBIAGE from class specifications and Selection Requirement serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact Phone: Nicholas Jordan, (213) 972-7047 Analyst Contact Email: najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 972-7034 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 735-2922 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES : (800) 735-2922 Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Health Resource Analysts assist in the development, maintenance, implementation, and revision of State health care policies and programs. This is a Health Resource Analyst II position located in Carson City, Nevada within the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDPHP) Section in the Bureau of Child, Family and Community Wellness. This position oversees the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program including writing grants, subgrants, and reports; evaluating program activities; collaborating with communities; providing technical assistance to subgrantees; and managing the fiscal component of the program. The position serves as the designated expert/specialist to inform and educate state policy makers, program administrators, and the public on the importance of prevention, diagnosis, and management of diabetes and pre-diabetes. This position will take the lead on implementing the Diabetes State Plan and applying the latest research, best practices, and guidelines to improve health outcomes of people at risk of, or diagnosed with, diabetes or pre-diabetes. Preferred Qualifications: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, or Certified Health Education Specialist. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time: 08/21/2019
Aug 08, 2019
Full Time
Health Resource Analysts assist in the development, maintenance, implementation, and revision of State health care policies and programs. This is a Health Resource Analyst II position located in Carson City, Nevada within the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDPHP) Section in the Bureau of Child, Family and Community Wellness. This position oversees the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program including writing grants, subgrants, and reports; evaluating program activities; collaborating with communities; providing technical assistance to subgrantees; and managing the fiscal component of the program. The position serves as the designated expert/specialist to inform and educate state policy makers, program administrators, and the public on the importance of prevention, diagnosis, and management of diabetes and pre-diabetes. This position will take the lead on implementing the Diabetes State Plan and applying the latest research, best practices, and guidelines to improve health outcomes of people at risk of, or diagnosed with, diabetes or pre-diabetes. Preferred Qualifications: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, or Certified Health Education Specialist. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time: 08/21/2019
