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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 05021989 - 1.43 V POSITION AD�OT)MEN��EQUEST 1--043 No. 2/21/89 Date D�� Copers Department HEALTH SERVICES/PH Bukiget Unit No. 0450 Org. No. Agency No. 54 Action Requested: 1) Establish the .class of Sr. Health Education Specialist-Project, allocate it to the basic salary schecUle at level - - anZI a our 4074U pose io ; an 2 Establish the class of HealthEducation pecia is - o)ec ,. allocate i o the basic salary schedule of leve 5-1 - and add Proposed Effective Date: 4/05/89 (1) one 40/40 position. Explain why adjustment is needed: To re lace personal services contracts with project positio _responsible for implementing the pu lic outreach and education component of the PrevEntion Program. , Classification Questionnaire attached: Yes in No Q Estimated cost of adjustment: $11,574/mo Cost is within department 's budget: Yes a No Q All positions funded from U.S. Dept. o Matrnl & Child H1th and Ofc of Traffic If not within budget, use reverse side to explain how costs are to be funded. Safety Grants. Department must initiate necessary appropriation adjustment. 14� Use additional sheets for further explanations or comments. WEB BEADLE, Personnel Ofcr. for Department Head Personnel Department Recommendation g Date: Establish the class of Sr. Health Education Specialist - Project, Salary Level C5 1656 (2379-2892) ; add four 40/40 positions ; establish the class of Health Education Specialist - Project, Salary Level C5 1511 (2058-2502) ; add one 40/40 position. Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the Basic/Exempt Salary Schedule, as described above: Effective: day following Board action. 5 1 Date for Director of ersonnel off County Administrator Recommendation Date: G- Approve Recommendation of Director of Personnel Disapprove Recommendation of Director of Personnel Other: L for County Administrator Board of Supervisors ActionPhil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of Adjustment APPROVED/ PR9Won SAY 2 1989 Supervisors a d County Administrator Date: MAY 2 1989 By: I . g��I__44�07 -.e APPROVAL OF THIS ADJUSTMENT CONSTITUTES A PERSONNEL/SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT. P300 M347) 2/85 t D R A F T Proposed Salary Level : C5 1511 ($2058-2502) Contra Costa County April 1989 HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST - PROJECT DEFINITION: Under direction, assists 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. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: ; This class is distinguished from that of Senior Health Education Specialist - Project by the more limited scope of program responsibilities; the closer supervision received and the absence of any lead responsibilities. Incumbents are assigned health education oriented responsibilities for selected programs under direction of the Program Administrator. Positions may be located in any of the major operating divisions of the Health Services Department. Incumbents in this class work in federal or state funded project positions administered by Contra Costa County. TYPICAL TASKS: Assists administrators and supervisors in planning, conducting and evaluating the health education and health prevention aspects of departmental programs; carries out a specific phase of the program under supervision-as assigned; confers with and advises staff on health education and prev n�tative principles and the techniques of community organization; assists in encouraging interest and activity in the promotion of public and environmental health; reviews publications for educational suitability; maintains and distributes health education material to the staff and the general public, as appropriate; prepares visual aids and display materials; assists with the assessment of community health needs; organizes and arranges for discussion groups on health problems; publicizes health programs and services through various media; evaluates and reports on health education services and educational programs; assists in directing and coordinating relevant training activities as needed in the Department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: License Required: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Education: Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Health Services Administration, Social Work or a closely related field. Substitution: A Baccalaureate Degree and one year of full-time experience or its equivalent in a health services agency or program performing health promotion, health prevention or health education work may be substituted for the required Master's Degree, No substitution is permitted for a Baccalaureate Degree. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of public and community health education, including the understanding of the theory and ability to apply knowledge of the basis of human behavior, the process of education, motivation and group work, and the relationships of cultural patterns to human behavior; knowledge of the structure of government, public health procedures, methods and the effectiveness of various mass communication media; knowledge of public health and related functions of official and voluntary organizations on the federal , state and local levels; ability to speak fluently and convincingly to the public; ability to arrange and conduct public meetings; ability to deal tactfully with employees, officials, community leaders and the public; ability to compile, analyze and display data; ability to write clear and concise reports. Class Code: V14WW4 4/14/89 RT:af cc: Health Services HDC, WPH, RKH, WGR, LF, SB, EK, JR Benefits & Wellness Departmental Approval L �� _✓,(''^4'4� Date Director of Personnel Date % �' D R A F T Proposed Salary Level : C5 1656 ($2379-2892) Contra Costa County April 1989 SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST - PROJECT DEFINITION: Under direction, implements educational and health promotion activities for the Health Department; takes major responsibility for educational aspects of assigned Health Department programs; may provide work direction to others; and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: ` This class is distinguished from the class of Health Education Specialist - Project by the broader scope of program responsibilities exercised, the independence of action with which assignments are performed and (in some cases) the exercise of lead responsibilities. Incumbents are assigned health education oriented responsibilities for selected programs under direction of the Program Administrator. Positions may be located in any of the major operating divisions of the Health Services Department. Incumbents in this class work in federal or state funded project positions administered by Contra Costa County. TYPICAL TASKS: Plans, conducts and evaluates the health education and health prevention aspects of departmental programs and recommends policies to protect and promote public health; coordinates and carries out a specific phase of the program as assigned; confers with and advises staff on health education and preve eta ive health principles, the techniques of community organization and stra�iegies to integrate health education into the department's functions; coordinates various civic groups, community agencies, businesses, schools and concerned individuals to encourage interest and activity in the promotion of public and environmental health; represents the department with various community organizations and citizen committees; reviews publications for educational suitability; maintains and distributes health education material to the staff and the general public as appropriate; prepares visual aids and display materials; conducts needs assessments and prepares reports and recommendations on community health needs and services available to meet them; organizes and arranges for discussion groups on health problems; publicizes health programs and services through various media; evaluates reports on health education services and educational programs; directs and coordinates relevant training activities as needed in the department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: License Required: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Education: Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health, Health Services Administration, Social Work or a closely related field. Experience: One year of full-time experience or its equivalent in a health services agency or program performing health promotion, health prevention or health education work. QUALIFICATIONS FOR RESTRICTED POSITIONS: Specific qualifications are required, beyond those listed above, for positions which function as health educators pursuant to Section 1303 of Title 17 of the California Administrative Code as follows: Education: Possession of 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of public and community health education, including the understanding of the theory and ability to apply knowledge of the basis of human behavior, the process of education, motivation and group work, and the relationships of cultural patterns of human behavior; knowledge of the structure of government, public health procedures, methods and the effectiveness of various mass communication media; knowledge of public health and related functions of official and voluntary organizations on the federal , state and local levels; ability to speak fluently and convincingly to the public; ability to arrange and conduct public meetings; ability to deal tactfully with employees, officials, community leaders and the public; ability to direct the work of others; ability to compile, analyze and display data; ability to write clear and concise reports. Class Code: VMW5 4/14/89 RT:af cc: Health Services HDC, WPH, RKH, WGR, LF, SB, EK, JR Benefits & Wellness Departmental Approval . Date ' Director of Personnel Date ,�,/— 2 7 - f: