Job Posting: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC)

JC-78584
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HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

$5,772.00 - $7,225.00

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Health Program Manager, the HPS has primary responsibility for supporting the operations of the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission’s Prevention and Early Intervention Program, contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and technical assistance standards; Key responsibilities include: (a) review, and analysis of county Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) component plans and reports, with a special emphasis on County Prevention and Early Intervention submittals, annual reports and periodic evaluation reports; and preparation of position papers and policy recommendations for consideration by the MHSOAC to brief the Legislature, the Administration, relevant State agencies, and the public; (b) population and maintenance of MHSOAC database of MHSA programs, providers, and services, with a special emphasis on Prevention and Early Intervention descriptions and data; and (c) preparation of technical assistance materials for and consultation with the Counties including the California Behavioral Health Directors Association (CBHDA), relevant state agencies, the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), service providers, interested stakeholder groups, providers of mental health training and technical assistance, and others engaged in and affected by public mental health. 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Control Details
Job Code #: JC-78584
Position #(s):
475-550-8336-003
Classification:
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
$5,772.00 - $7,225.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commssion (Commission or MHSOAC) was established to provide oversight and accountability for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Adult and Older Adult System of Care Act and Children's Mental Health Services Act.  The Commission's primary roles include 1)providing oversight, review, accountability, and evaluation of projects and programs supported with MHSA funds, 2)ensuring that services are cost-effective and in accordance with recommended best practices, 3)providing oversight and accountability of the MHSA funded community mental health system, 4)reviewing and approving county Innovation Program and Expenditure Plans, 5)providing counties technical assistance in MHSA program plan development to accomplish the purpose of the MHSA and 6)administering the Mental Health Wellness Act of 2013 Triage Personnel grants.

Department Website: http://www.mhsoac.ca.gov

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (Applications and any applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov.

Required Application Documents

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
  • Proven analytical and program review skills.
  • Experience with legislative and technical report writing.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently without close supervision.
  • Knowledge of California’s mental health system.
  • Experience developing and implementing policy.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership.
  • Experience working with mental health organizations, advocacy and constituency groups.
  • Computer literate: Outlook, database and Microsoft Office Suite experience.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.mhsoac.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Kimberly Watkins
(916) 445-8706
Kimberly.Watkins@MHSOAC.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Kimberly Watkins
(916) 445-8706
Kimberly.Watkins@MHSOAC.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.