This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health and well-being for all. The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II, Chief of the Community Development and Engagement Section (CDES). The HPS I coordinates and oversees multiple complex contracts under the California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP) funded by the state general fund. The incumbent is responsible for special projects and tasks associated with conducting outreach and engaging diverse stakeholders representing the needs of vulnerable communities. The HPS I is responsible for embedding cultura