Senior Health Education Specialist

The Position

****Re-Announcement****

The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases:

5% on July 1, 2025

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa Health Department is offering excellent career opportunities for qualified individuals interested in the Senior Health Education Specialist position. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Family, Maternal and Child Health (FMCH) located in Concord, CA.

Senior Health Education Specialists assist with implementation of educational and health promotion activities for the department; assumes responsibility for educational aspects of assigned department programs; and performs related work as required. Lived experience is considered to be an asset to this position and bilingual candidates are highly sought after.

Family, Maternal and Child Health (FMCH) is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of families and children through innovative partnerships with families, community members, county programs, and community-based organizations. To accomplish this mission, our work involves collecting and analyzing data to identify high priority needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programs designed to improve health outcomes, and provide training and technical assistance to groups throughout the county on issues of perinatal health to black mothers.

We are looking for someone who:

• Provides and promotes excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers
• Acknowledges and respects cultural and linguistic differences of the County's diverse population
• Speaks fluently and convincingly to the public
• Can apply theoretical knowledge to the process of education and motivation with individuals and groups
• Arranges and conducts public meetings
• Can deal tactfully with employees, officials, community leaders, and the public

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Planning, developing, and executing stakeholder and public education outreach material and programs for assigned program area(s)
• Support in reporting on how grant deliverables are being fulfilled
• Engaging with assigned client population to provide preventative health education and promote health
• Conduct needs assessments and prepare reports and recommendations on community health needs and services available
• Develop, recruit, and co-facilitate various workgroups

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a high value team environment.
• You will be part of a culture that encourages growth and innovation.
• You will work in an engaging and fast paced environment.
• We are focused on our common mission and goals to serve our community.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may work under pressure and need to deliver assignments in tight timeframes.
• You must adapt to ever-changing technology.
• You will face multiple deadlines, multi-tasking, and time management.

Competencies Required:

• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Displaying Ownership & Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out-of-state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health, Health Services Administration, Social Work, Health Education, Education, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Nutrition or a closely related field.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent experience, which included direct responsibility for performing health promotion, health prevention or community health education work.

Substitution for Education: A Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience in a health services agency or program performing health promotion, health prevention or health education work may be substituted for the Master's Degree. No substitution is permitted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Positions which function as health educators pursuant to Section 1303 of Title 17 of the California Administrative Code must possess a Master's Degree in Public Health with specialization in health education obtained in a program of study approved by the American Public Health Association.

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Virtual Oral Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online video assessment. The assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include, but are not limited to: Delivering Results, Innovative Problem Solving, Displaying Ownership & Accountability, Oral Communication, and Handling & Resolving Conflict (Weighted 100%).

The Virtual Oral Assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of May 28, 2025.

The Virtual Oral Assessment will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment, as well as a computer or mobile device with a camera.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org . For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.

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 identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 5/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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