Assistant to the Health Services Director
(Department Public Information/Communications Officer)Bargaining Unit: Management - Mgmt Classes, Classified & Exempt
Contra Costa Health Services is looking for a seasoned, dynamic, and results driven individual to serve in the capacity of Assistant to the Health Services Director with a primary focus in the area of public information and communications. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to be a part of an organization that strives to improve the health and wellbeing of all residents of Contra Costa County this may be the right opportunity for you. The appointee will serve at the pleasure of the Director of Health Services. As the key media contact for the Health Services department, you will play a vital role in developing and maintaining a social media presence for the department and managing the Community Education and Information unit which is comprised of community media relations specialists, a web producer, and a graphic artist. As a part of the Senior Management team of Health Services, you will work closely with division heads to provide guidance with strategic communications planning.
See AlsoHealth Services Administrator - Level BAssistant Director of Health Services (Director of Personnel) (Martinez, California, United States)Public Health Nurse Program ManagerDeputy Executive Director, Contra Costa Health Plan - ExemptThe successful candidate will have: excellent writing and oral presentation skills, a commanding presence, expert knowledge of current and emerging media platforms and trends, the ability to communicate effectively to various internal and external customers, the ability to respond to sensitive matters appropriately, quickly, and succinctly, and to effectively lead a team.
The Health Services Department employs over 4,700 individuals and serves the residents of Contra Costa County by providing critical services and safety net care through divisions that include the County Hospital (CCRMC) and Ambulatory Clinics; Environmental Health; Hazardous Materials Programs; Behavioral Health; Emergency Medical Services; Public Health; Health, Housing and Homeless Services, and the Contra Costa Health Plan.
APPLICATION EVALUATION DATE: December 9, 2019- Represents the Director or department at meetings when designated or speaks before community organizations and generally acts as a liaison to the public
- Creates partnerships with various community groups and leaders
- Coordinates strategic grant seeking activities among divisions and programs
- Provides administrative support to Service Excellence and Reducing Health Disparities efforts
- Codifies practices and policies of Contra Costa County Health Services Department
- Participates in Emergency Planning activities and serves as a member of the CCHS Emergency Management Team
- Prepares policy documents for signature by the director
- Requests data in the form of statistics, reports, or correspondence needed by the Director in connection with the ongoing management of the Department
- As assigned, gathers, reviews and analyzes information and materials and prepares reports and recommendations to the Director
- As a member of senior staff, advises the Director on technical matters and the formulation of policy
- Interacts regularly with other members of senior staff on a variety of complex sensitive policy and administrative issues
- Provides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customers
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
License Required:
Possession of a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Journalism, Communications, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field.
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent experience working in public relations or journalism in any setting, or in an administrative capacity in a health services agency or program.
Following a review of the applications, a select group of the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview with the Director.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact:
Health Services Personnel, Human Resources Analyst: Larita Clow
Larita.Clow@cchealth.org
Re:Assistant to the Health Services Director - ExemptpositionCONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circ*mstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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