The Health Program Specialist (HPS) I understands the unique needs of the LGBTQ+ community, and functions as a highly skilled, technical program consultant and coordinates LGBTQ+ sexual health programs across the STDCB and in collaboration with other stakeholders at CDPH, local health jurisdictions (LHJs), and community partners, with a primary focus on LGBTQ+ Californians at greatest risk for sexually transmitted infections (STI), HIV and Hepatitis C such as men who have sex with men and transgender persons. The incumbent will accomplish this through a multidisciplinary approach, partnering with colleagues to address LGBTQ+ sexual health promotion priorities through assuring high quality health care, culturally appropriate health communication, and community-informed programs that inco