Indian Health Program Coordinator Job at Department of Health Care Services, Sacramento County, CA

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  • Department of Health Care Services
  • Sacramento County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

About this Role:

The Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) in the Office of Tribal Affairs, has the primary responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, operation, and evaluation of the American Indian Health Program for the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The SSM II is also directly responsible for supervision of staff in the Indian Health Program including planning, organizing, staffing, overseeing, and directing the activities of staff within the Unit. Addresses interested parties and represents the Department at meetings sometimes requiring overnight travel. This will be five percent or less of the time.

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!

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.  SSM II Exam Link

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  Resumes and letters do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.  Please put your responses in a document that can be attached (uploaded) with your application documents. This is a required document and if not submitted, you will not be considered for the position.  If you do not follow the instructions below and instead submit a pre-written SOQ, you will not be considered for the position.  P lease follow these guidelines:

  • Responses must be typewritten or generated by a word processor on 8 ½ x11 paper, with font of (Arial) and pitch size no less then 10 .
  • All responses must be limited to one page per question.
  • Identify all pages with your full name.
  • Answer each numbered item separately and indicate the corresponding question number for each response.  You may include multiple responses on a single page.
  • Include place of employment, pertinent dates, months and years, duties performed, etc., and educational history (if applicable) when responding to questions.
  • In any event that a particular job had responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job in order to answer all questions completely.

Please tell us about your experience with each of the job requirements listed below.

  1. Describe, in detail, your management experience and knowledge of health program administration.  Include in your response your education, experience and knowledge of program planning, evaluations, fiscal management, and personnel administration, in a large, departmentalized hospital, health agency, or equivalent organization.

  1. Describe, in detail, your administrative and management experience with Indian communities or Indian Health Programs.

  1. Describe, in detail, your experience and knowledge of cultural practices and health issues related to American Indians living in both urban and rural areas of California.

  1. Describe, in detail, your experience and knowledge of coordinating health services and interacting with Federal, State, and local officials, local Indian health projects, tribal leaders, State/national Indian health organizations, universities, professional associations, private, and voluntary agencies and organizations.

  1. Describe, in detail, your experience and knowledge of writing papers and articles for publication and dissemination.

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

Benefit information can be found on the  CalHR website and the  CalPERS website.

DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan 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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Please see the "Special Requirements" section of this advertisement for instructions.

Job Tags

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

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