Health Education Specialist

Health Education Specialist

Salary

$67,257.02 - $81,751.34 Annually

Location

Concord, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

VMWD-2026A

Department

Health Services - Only

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

TC

• Description
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The Position

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa Health Department is offering excellent career opportunities for qualified individuals interested in the Health Education Specialist (HES) position. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Public Health Clinic Services/School-Based Clinics program based in Concord, CA and includes travel throughout Contra Costa County.

Health Education Specialists assist with implementation of educational and health promotion activities for the department; assumes responsibility for educational aspects of assigned department programs; and performs related work as required. Lived experience is considered to be an asset to this position and bilingual candidates are highly sought after.

The Public Health Clinic Services/School-Based Clinics program works to increase youth access to medical services at local middle and/or high schools throughout Contra Costa County. The HES provides health education, outreach, organizes day-to-day school-based and mobile clinic operations, and provides client-centered counseling for students at their assigned High School(s).

We are looking for someone who:

• Can communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work in a team environment
• Can adapt to varied and changing priorities
• Can use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Advising staff on health education and preventative principles and techniques
• Maintaining and distributing health education material to staff and the general public
• Evaluating and reporting on health education services and educational programs
• Assisting in directing and coordinating training activities
• Assisting admin and supervisors in planning, conducting and evaluating the health education and health prevention aspects of departmental programs
• Assessing community health needs

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a high value team environment.
• You will be part of a culture that encourages growth and innovation.
• You will work in an engaging and fast paced environment.
• We are focused on our common mission and goals to serve our community.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may work under pressure and need to deliver assignments in tight timeframes.
• You must adapt to ever-changing technology.
• You will face multiple deadlines, multi-tasking, and time management.

Competencies Required:

• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risk
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of the work content, work steps, and final work products
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License. Out-of-state valid motor vehicle operators license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Health Services Administration, Social Work, Health Education, Education, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or a closely related field.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent, experience which included direct responsibility for performing health promotion, health prevention, or community health education work.

Substitution for Education: Four (4) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience equivalent to the Community Health Worker II in Contra Costa County and 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college coursework with at least 12 semester and 18 quarter units in health related coursework may be substituted for the required Bachelors Degree.

Selection Process

• Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
• Virtual Oral Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online video assessment. The assessment will measure candidates competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include but are not limited to: Decision Making, Delivering Results, Professional Integrity & Ethics, Oral Communication and Customer Focus. (Weighted 100%).

The Virtual Oral Assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of October 17, 2025.

The Virtual Oral Assessment will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment, as well as a computer or mobile device with a camera.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org. For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.

CONVICTION 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 circumstances. 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 identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

01

The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for the Health Education Specialist position and to assist in assessing each applicants individual qualifications. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant experience and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

• I understand

02

Do you possess of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License? Out-of-state valid motor vehicle operators license will be accepted during the application process.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Health Services Administration, Social Work, Health Education, Education, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or a closely related field?

• Yes, and my transcripts are attached
• No

04

How many years of full-time (or its equivalent of full-time) experience do you have with direct responsibility for performing health promotion, health prevention, or community health education work?

• 1 year or more of experience as described
• Less than 1 year of experience as described
• I do not have any experience as described

05

How many years of full-time (or its equivalent of full-time) experience equivalent to the Community Health Worker II in Contra Costa County?

• 4 years or more of experience as described
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• Less than 1 year of experience as described

06

Have you completed 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college coursework with at least 12 semester and 18 quarter units in health related coursework?

• Yes, and my transcripts are attached
• No

07

DIVISIONS OF INTEREST: Indicate the Divisions of interest you desire. Your name will be referred only for those you check.

• Public Health (Black Infant Health, Public Health Clinic Staffing Pool)
• Alcohol and Other Drugs (Drug Prevention)
• Contra Costa Health Plan (Advice Nurse Service)
• Office of the Director
• All Divisional Assignments

08

TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT: Indicate the types of employment you desire. Your name will be referred only for those you check.

• Permanent Full-Time
• Permanent Part-Time
• Permanent Intermittent - Any position which requires the services of an incumbent for an indefinite period, but on an intermittent basis, as needed, paid on an hourly basis.
• Temporary Employment - Any employment in the Merit System which will require the services of an incumbent for a limited period of time, paid on an hourly basis, not in an allocated position or in permanent status.
• All Types of Employment

09

I certify that I meet the announced minimum requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Contra Costa

Phone exams@cchealth.org