Health Program Specialist

Job Details

Job Posting: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I - CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FACILITY

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-532160

Salary: $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/29/2026

Under the direction of the Health Program Manager III or designee in licensed facilities, the Health Program Specialist (HPS) I acts as a highly skilled technical and subject matter expert in discrete areas of The Dental Program, Adult Correctional Dental Care (ACDC), such as Health Care Development Operations Manual (HCDOM) development, related data applications, performance trends, and local activities to ensure Departmental compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, and policies & procedures governing the Dental Program ACDC.

In addition, the HPS I serves a leadership role within a unit of staff tasked with establishment of a well-functioning health care performance management system at an institution, including a network of quality improvement committees that oversee improvement activities, a performance measurement and evaluation system, an annual improvement plan that incorporates the highest-priority improvement initiatives, and application of quality improvement tools and techniques to achieve performance objectives.

Please note:

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Travel may be required.

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, pursuant to Government Code sections  .

Work Location:

San Joaquin County

• HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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.

EEO Contact:
CCHCS EEO Office
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California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Priority consideration will be given to Reemployment, Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), and Surplus candidates.

All methods of appointments may be considered.

This advertisement is for a(n) Health Program Specialist I position(s) located at California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton, Ca located in SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY.

You must indicate JC-532160 and position number on your application:

-XXX.

Please Note:

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability…