Health Program Specialist I (Hybrid Option)

Summary

Work Location Sacramento CountyJob Description and Duties Why Join DHCS?The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!About this Role:The role of the Health Program Specialist I within the Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP) supports the overisght, monitoring, and continous improvement of the Justice-Involved Screening Portal. This role provides technical expertise by analyzing system performance, identifying opportunities for optimization, and helping communicate system functionality and enhancements. Responsibilities also include coordinating workstreams, supporting project management activities, and collaborating with internal and external partners involved in justice-involved initiatives.This position serves as a liaison between DHCS divisions, state and county partners, advocates, stakeholders, and federal agencies. The HPS I facilitates workgroup meetings, represents DHCS in discussions, and collaborates with various partners to address Medi-Cal policy topics and develop action plans related to justice-involved Medi-Cal populations.The Office of Strategic Partnerships leads major department-wide initiatives, including the CalAIM Justice-Involved Initiative, CalHOPE, Medi-Cal policy efforts, and broader strategic partnerships across DHCS and CalHHS. This position plays a critical role in ensuring these efforts align with the mission of advancing equitable access to quality health care and supporting successful reentry and continuity of care for justice-involved individuals.Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact [email protected] , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Working Conditions Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST IAdditional Documents Job Application Package ChecklistDuty StatementJob Code # JC-531262Position #(s) 803-100-8338-003Working Title Health Program Specialist I (Hybrid Option)Classification HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I$6,623.00 - $8,290.00New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions MultipleWork Location Sacramento CountyTelework HybridJob Type Permanent, Full TimeDepartment Information DHCS is California's health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians each and every day.DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom .Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of the public behavioral health system, including delivery systems and servicesKnowledge of the principles and practices of federal and state policies for Medicare and MedicaidAbility to develop new processes and procedures for a new program area#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Work Location Sacramento CountyJob Description and Duties Why Join DHCS?The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!About this Role:The role of the Health Program Specialist I within the Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP) supports the overisght, monitoring, and continous improvement of the Justice-Involved Screening Portal. This role provides technical expertise by analyzing system performance, identifying opportunities for optimization, and helping communicate system functionality and enhancements. Responsibilities also include coordinating workstreams, supporting project management activities, and collaborating with internal and external partners involved in justice-involved initiatives.This position serves as a liaison between DHCS divisions, state and county partners, advocates, stakeholders, and federal agencies. The HPS I facilitates workgroup meetings, represents DHCS in discussions, and collaborates with various partners to address Medi-Cal policy topics and develop action plans related to justice-involved Medi-Cal populations.The Office of Strategic Partnerships leads major department-wide initiatives, including the CalAIM Justice-Involved Initiative, CalHOPE, Medi-Cal policy efforts, and broader strategic partnerships across DHCS and CalHHS. This position plays a critical role in ensuring these efforts align with the mission of advancing equitable access to quality health care and supporting successful reentry and continuity of care for justice-involved individuals.Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact [email protected] , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Working Conditions Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST IAdditional Documents Job Application Package ChecklistDuty StatementJob Code # JC-531262Position #(s) 803-100-8338-003Working Title Health Program Specialist I (Hybrid Option)Classification HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I$6,623.00 - $8,290.00New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions MultipleWork Location Sacramento CountyTelework HybridJob Type Permanent, Full TimeDepartment Information DHCS is California's health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians each and every day.DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom .Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of the public behavioral health system, including delivery systems and servicesKnowledge of the principles and practices of federal and state policies for Medicare and MedicaidAbility to develop new processes and procedures for a new program area#J-18808-Ljbffr