Health Program Coordinator I (2589) - San Francisco Department of Public Health

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

• Application Opening – September 12, 2024 
• Application Deadline – Application filing will close on or after September 29, 2024
• Salary: $91,988 – $111,774 Annually  
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 
• Recruitment ID: CBT-2589-H00123 [REF44496T]

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future and current vacancies in this class for the duration of the eligible list. 

The 2589 Health Program Coordinator I is the entry level class of the series engaged in planning and evaluating a community health program, and may work under the supervision of a health team leader. This role supervises, coordinates and instructs in any phase of the community services of a public health or community mental health program, such as program planning, evaluation, community relations, etc.

Essential duties include:

1. Supervises activities of professional and para-professional workers in assigned programs; may assist Health Program Coordinator II in training and evaluating Health Workers.

2. Arranges meetings with local community groups, such as churches, schools, and business organizations to inform them of the range of health programs, provide technical assistance, and interpret and understand program goals and activities.

3. Coordinates activities of Drop-In Centers and supervises the establishment of new units; meets with executive level representatives of the local community and professional and social agencies to inform them of the various health programs and coordinates efforts of such agencies as they relate to existing health programs.

4. Assists in planning and execution of routine programs and operations including preparation of objectives and means to achieve program proposals, research preparation and other regular reports as required; may administer and coordinate contracts, grants and other funding to support assigned programs.

5. Establishes and maintains liaison with federal, state, and local agencies, community based organizations, and other City departments.

The 2589 Health Program Coordinator I may perform other duties as assigned/required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. AND

Experience: One (1) year of professional level administrative or management experience with primary responsibility for overseeing, monitoring, and/or coordinating a program providing health and/or human services.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as indicated above beyond the required may substitute for the educational requirement on a year for year basis. Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

Note: Clerical, recordkeeping, scheduling, case management, class instruction/training, health education and direct client service experience is not qualifying experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this or future job opportunities.

Selection Procedures
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: 

Written Examination (Weight: 100%)
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written multiple-choice examination designed to measure their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas. The multiple-choice examination component may include, but is not limited to:

• knowledge of
  • local, state and federal laws and regulations;
  • principles and current applications of health management;
  • program planning, development and evaluation techniques;
  • treatment modalities and approaches;
• ability to utilize computer systems for data collection;
• interpersonal ability;
• supervisory ability; and
• written communications ability.

Qualified applicants for both the 2589 and 2591 classes will complete a single examination.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the written examination in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Candidate scores on this exam may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. 

Certification 

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of The List.   

Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

How to apply:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process. 

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link. 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address. 

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.  

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others. 

• COVID-19 Policies 

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Medical Examination Prior to Hiring

• Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Note on ICARE 

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

• Information about the Hiring Process 

• Conviction History 

• Employee Benefits Overview 

• Equal Employment Opportunity 

• Disaster Service Workers

• Reasonable Accommodation

• Right to Work

• Copies of Application Documents

• Diversity Statement

• Veterans Preference

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, David Chalk at [email protected] or 628-271-6702. 

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.