STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Health Program Assistant 1 (35 Hour)

Recruitment #180713-4404HC-001

Introduction

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program) in the CT Department of Public Health is seeking a Health Program Assistant 1. This HPA 1 will perform activities for the Program’s initiative to improve the participant shopping experience, maintain the WIC Approved Product List to ensure that participants are able to purchase the nutritious foods that the program provides, and be responsible for maintaining the competitive and maximum pricing system. In addition, the incumbent will be a liaison to the community and WIC Program partners and assist in developing effective policies and procedures within the Federal and State Regulations.

Selection Plan

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Deb Lyons at Deborah.Lyons@ct.gov, or at (806) 509-7180.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state health program or project this class is accountable for assisting in the compilation and interpretation of fiscal and programmatic data and statistics, development and implementation of program plans, grant management and monitoring.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Subject duties vary considerably depending on nature of program and current stage in its life cycle; typical examples of duties performed at this level include: assists in preparation of sections of state health plans; gathers fiscal, programmatic, census or other kinds of needed data from federal, state and other sources; compiles statistics and may do some less complex calculations and interpretations; assists in reviews of program grant requests and monitors fiscal and programmatic performance of grants using agency regulations and guidelines; assists in preparation of program objectives and evaluation of program results; may serve a task force or committee; may answer general informational questions for the public and prepare information for distribution; may serve as a liaison between program or project and specific people or organizations for purpose of keeping information flowing; may assist in epidemiologic investigations; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of purposes, plans, objectives and programs of public health agencies including changing patterns of preventive medicine and environmental health; knowledge of state and community organizations and programs involved in health field; considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to conduct independent research, develop and gather data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in a professional capacity in a health organization. A health organization is defined as a large multi-dimensional agency with responsibility for administering health programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in public health, health education, hospital administration or public administration or other closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience.
3. For State Employees one (1) year as a Health Services Worker and a Bachelor's degree or three (3) years as a Health Services Worker may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience communicating orally and in writing in English and Spanish.
• Experience in collecting data and applying principles to meet programmatic objectives.
• Experience interacting with the public and working independently at off-site locations.
• Experience interfacing with a variety of clients or customers, and a demonstrated ability to satisfactorily resolve issues.
• Experience maintaining databases.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Department of Public Health aims to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and advancement, fostering an environment committed to supporting individuals in all protected classes. If you require an aid/accommodation to participate fully and fairly, please contact the Human Resources Office at (860) 509-7177.