Program Consultant (Bilingual) | HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

re you looking to join an exciting, dedicated team of professionals that work to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children and adolescents in California? To accomplish its mission, the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division maintains partnerships, contracts, and agreements with state, federal, and local agencies in both public and private sectors. The MCAH hosts an array of programs and initiatives to serve the state's diverse populations and regions providing important resources, information and data about reproductive health, family planning, pregnancy, birth outcomes and more. Most programs and initiatives within MCAH are funded by the 1935 Social Security Act's Title V Block Grant and State General Fund.

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The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin:https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1191

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing health equity and promoting health and wellness. Specifically, it supports the California Home Visiting Program (CHVP), which aims to foster positive parenting and child development through evidence-based home visiting models.

Backed by decades of research, home visits by trained professionals during pregnancy and the early years of a child’s life have been shown to improve outcomes for children and families. These visits help prevent child abuse and neglect, support positive parenting, improve maternal and child health, and promote child development and school readiness. Providing children with a strong foundation in their early years increases their chances for a brighter, more prosperous future.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II) of the CHVP Program Development and Implementation (CHVP/PD&I) Section. The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) serves as a highly skilled technical program consultant responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division's CHVP. The HPS II participates in key committees and workgroups, coordinates home visiting programs across various local health jurisdictions (LHJs) in California and provides program monitoring and oversight. The HPS II also acts as a liaison for stakeholder communication and interagency coordination to align program activities across departments. This position requires the incumbent to work independently, communicate effectively, facilitate group processes to resolve issues, provide expert consultation and technical assistance, and maintain/develop expertise in home visiting and Title V programs. The HPS II demonstrates a high degree of initiative and attention to detail. Up to 10% travel, both in and out of State, is required. Proficiency in written Spanish is required.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Desirable Qualifications

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

• The ability to approach a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• The ability to identify and respond to the participants’ needs of local agencies and other program partners.
• The ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external partners.
• The ability to listen to others and communicate in an effective manner.
• The ability to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts, and facts in writing.
• The ability to get along and interact positively with coworkers.
• The ability to understand the workings, structure, and culture of the organization as well as the political, social, and economic issues affecting the organization.
• The ability to manage complex, high-level, and/or sensitive assignments.
• The ability to lead projects and assignments and the ability to take a leadership role to complete a task, assignment or project.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=511530

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

About California Department of Public Health

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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