Job Description

Job 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 Health Program Manager (HPM) II serves as the Manager of the Program Policy and Operations Section. The HPM II will have oversight of multi-disciplinary staff working on the surveillance, program evaluation, quality assurance, data management, research, and clinical policy development within the Office of Family Planning (OFP), including the recruitment, selection and hiring of state personnel. The HPM II is required to be a subject matter expert (SME) in the administrative policies, procedures, and Program Standards under the Family PACT program to provide program support to the provider community, and work in collaboration with other Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and OFP staff. The HPM II oversees the management of the OFP Share Point site, databases, and dashboards;  planning and performing analyses on family planning and reproductive health services; and serving as a resource for statewide partners in the area family planning and reproductive health services. Travel/overnight travel may be required for meetings and trainings 5% or less of the time.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

NOTE:  To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.  Please visit the CalCareers website to take the exam for this classification. 

This position is eligible for telework. Please refer to the duty statement attached below and the “Working Conditions” section on this Job Control for additional information.

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Working Conditions

Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

Special Requirements

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California .

provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: SurveyMonkey link .

This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Telework Information

Non-Exempt Positions:

This position may be eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in-person and site-based a minimum of two days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position is:  1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814

Required Application Package Documents

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

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Remote job, Night shift, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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