Health Planning and Program Specialist

Health Planning and Program Specialist County of San Diego - 4.0 San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $101,483.20 - $123,344.00 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Public health program planning Master's degree in public administration Clinical program implementation Customer service Team leadership 5 years Program development Intake Social service program staff supervision Operations coordination planning Licensed Clinical Social Worker Public health setting experience Mid-level Master's degree Public Administration Healthcare administration Evidence-based practice Public Health Client referral services Data reporting support Health and wellness program management Master's degree in public health Continuous quality improvement (CQI) Social Work Data collection Implementation of strategic initiatives Referral coordination Community resource coordination Full Job Description Job Summary The Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently accepting applications for the position of Health Planning and Program Specialist (Child and Family Well-Being) Interviews and job offers will take place beginning the week of August 3, 2026. This is a promotional recruitment for current County of San Diego employees only. Temporary employees, with the exception of Certified Temporary employees, are not eligible for promotional recruitments. For more information, please click on this link to review the FAQ on Promotional Recruitments . Health Planning and Program Specialists (HPPS) are responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary staff efforts and directing the work of a health division and/or regional health initiatives, program operations, and program and resource development to build service capacity of Evidence Based Practices in the community. The HPPS represents the department in program operations and planning, evaluation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and is a vital part of the leadership team. The HPPS should be able to work in a complex environment with internal and external stakeholders from Child and Family Well-Being, Probation, Public Health, First 5 San Diego, and Community Based Organizations (CBOs). The current vacancy is in Child and Family Well-Being (CFWB); however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other HHSA departments. The ideal candidate for CFWB will serve as supervisor overseeing intake functions and CFWB Social Service Aides outstationed in public health centers. This role will lead the implementation of a centralized intake program for countywide home visiting services that includes no-wrong-door access for families. The candidate will supervise home visiting intake staff, support the coordination of service delivery across the County, and ensure accurate reporting/data collection for the various funding streams supporting home visiting in San Diego. They will also ensure high-quality resource and referral services and an excellent customer experience for families accessing home visiting services. Click here to view the complete job description for Health Planning and Program Specialist. Hiring Timeline and Dates The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Job Offer and Background Process begins week of August 3, 2026.

Pre-employment Medical Screening:

Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

Anticipated Start Date:

Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in one (1) of the following disciplines: public health, health planning, social work, economics, public administration, or other related field; AND, five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of health and/or social services planning or education with at least three (3) years at a level responsible for the planning and administration of health or social services for a large public health/human services agency or in an organization which deals with public health/human services agencies; OR, Possession of a certification that meets the California State Department of Health Services definition of "skilled professional medical personnel" (SPMP); AND, five (5) years progressively responsible experience in health and/or social planning or education with at least three (3) years at a level responsible for the planning and administering of health or social services for a large public health/human services agency or an organization which deals with public health/human services agencies.

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Examples of qualifying SPMP include but are not limited to Physicians, Registered Nurses, Dentists, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Dental Hygienists, Nutritionists registered with the Commission of Dietetics Registration (R.D.), and Medical Social Workers. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. Condition of Employment As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation Process Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis. Strategic Plan The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all.

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integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) (Download PDF reader) Disaster Service Worker Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law. Diversity & Inclusion The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.