HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II, Health Care Regulations and Policy Section (RPS), Risk Management Branch, Policy and Risk Management Services, the Health Program Specialist I performs as a highly skilled, technical program consultant in a variety of assignments involved in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies, procedures, clinical care guides, forms, regulations, and the Health Care Department Operations Manual (HCDOM) to ensure a cohesive, department-wide approach to regulation, health care policy, and operational procedure development which includes clinical services and administrative functions. This position is located in the Risk Management Branch, Policy and Risk Management Services. The Risk Management Branch oversees the development of health care policies and regulations; assists with court monitoring activities related to the Plata class action lawsuit; acts as a liaison for institutional court-related tours and inspections; and coordinates data collection and responses to Public Records Act requests. This vital team also provides health care-related litigation support and coordination for the CCHCS Office of Legal Affairs and each institutional Litigation Coordinator. This advertisement is for a Health Program Specialist position located at headquarters in Elk Grove, Sacramento county. Please indicate the position number on your application: 042-006-8338-020. Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time. This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. About the location - Headquarters, Elk Grove. Located less than 30 minutes from Sacramento and Lodi, the progressive city of Elk Grove offers a great mix of newly developed housing, business projects, and recreational opportunities. You will enjoy working at our campus-style office complex with free parking, and perhaps even call Elk Grove home. The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Requirements
- You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ's with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQ's, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
- Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
- Employment History on the STD. 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Performs as a highly skilled, technical program consultant in a variety of assignments involved in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies, procedures, clinical care guides, forms, regulations, and the Health Care Department Operations Manual (HCDOM) to ensure a cohesive, department-wide approach to regulation, health care policy, and operational procedure development which includes clinical services and administrative functions.
- Oversees the development of health care policies and regulations
- Assists with court monitoring activities related to the Plata class action lawsuit
- Acts as a liaison for institutional court-related tours and inspections
- Coordinates data collection and responses to Public Records Act requests
- Provides health care-related litigation support and coordination for the CCHCS Office of Legal Affairs and each institutional Litigation Coordinator.
Benefits
- Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
- Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/.
- Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/personnel-management/merit-system-principles-an-overview/.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
