Health Equity Officer in Santa Cruz, CA for County of Santa Cruz

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a Health Equity Officer!

The County offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and CalPERS retirement benefits!

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THE JOB: Health Services Agency is hiring a Health Equity Officer to develop and oversee the new Health Equity Office, which includes the development of the agency’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, implementing change management tactics, and authorizing and tracking core metrics. The candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, administering, evaluating, and implementing a comprehensive program and directives to address racial and health inequities through HSA’s programs. The list established for this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies during the life of the eligible list. * Please note: the official title of this position is Senior Health Services Manager.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in health care administration, a public health field, health science, nursing, psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, life sciences or physical sciences, or in a management field, such as public or business administration. Some positions may require a master’s degree pursuant to state law.

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Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience in the specific program area to which the position is assigned.

Special Requirements: License Requirement: All positions require possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority. Some positions require one of the following licenses or certificates issued by the State of California: Clinical Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage Family and Child Counselor. If licensed in another state, State of California licensure must be obtained within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment. Please include any licenses or certificates in your application.

Special Working Conditions: All assignments: Exposure to infections which may cause chronic disease or death may occur in the course of physical intervention to control client behavior and contact with potentially hostile or violent individuals. Juvenile Hall and Acute/Emergency Services assignments: Exposure to noise, such as people yelling. Children’s Service assignment: Exposure to disturbing material, such as photos of abused children.

About County of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County has approximately 260,000 residents and is situated in the northern area of Monterey Bay, 70 miles south of San Francisco and 35 miles southwest of the Silicon Valley. The County’s natural beauty is apparent in its pristine beaches, lush redwood forests and rich farmland. It has an ideal Mediterranean climate with low humidity and 300 days of sunshine a year. Its unique shops and restaurants, coupled with a multitude of cultural and recreational activities, including theatre, music, art, as well as golfing, surfing, hiking and biking offer a wealth of leisure activities. Higher education includes Cabrillo College and the University of California, Santa Cruz, with two additional State Universities less than an hour away. These elements of high quality living make Santa Cruz one of California’s most desirable areas.

Our county values a diverse workforce. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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