Health Program Specialist II - Region 2, Fresno Regional Office

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Our mission is to facilitate the successful reintegration of individuals in our care by providing tools to become drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society.

About the Role

This Health Program Specialist II position is located at Correctional Health Care Services, Region 2 Office - Fresno, in Fresno County. Under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II), the Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) will independently perform high-level special studies and projects related to establishing and monitoring regional and institutional health care Quality Management (QM) programs. This role involves facilitating improvement projects at institutions within the region and conducting highly skilled, technical QM and Patient Safety Program assessments to promote quality health care and inmate-patient safety. Some travel to institutions and headquarters will be required.

Note: Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) reduces base salary by 3% and provides 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027 for full-time employees in Bargaining Unit 1, and related Excluded, Exempt, and Statutory Exempt employees. Part-time and permanent intermittent employees are subject to prorated conditions.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct high-level special studies and projects to establish and monitor regional and institutional health care Quality Management (QM) programs.
• Facilitate improvement projects at institutions within the region to enhance health care delivery and inmate-patient safety.
• Perform highly skilled, technical QM and Patient Safety Program assessments.
• Travel to institutions and headquarters as required.

Benefits

• Inclusive and respectful workplace with a commitment to attracting and hiring candidates from diverse communities.
• Opportunities for creativity, ingenuity, and collaborative efforts across the organization.
• Support for professional growth and development, including eligibility for Training and Development assignments.