Health Program Assistant 1 (40 Hour) Hybrid Recruitment # 240926-4404FP-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 9/28/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $66,135 - $88,229 annually *New State employees start at the minimum of the salary range Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 10/11/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Consumer Protection (DCP (https://portal.ct.gov/DCP) ), is now accepting applications for a Health Program Assistant 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4404FP&R1=&R3=) role in Hartford, CT. WE CAN OFFER YOU: + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. + Professional growth and development opportunities. + A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS + Full time, 40 hours per week + Monday through Friday schedule, but may include nights and weekends + First shift + Hybrid (office/telework) may be available + Based out of 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT THE ROLE Duties of the Heath Program Assistant 1 include, but are not limited to the following: + Developing educational materials for consumers, registrants and other stakeholders under the supervision of lead staff. This includes education and training materials for Drug Control Division staff, drug control registrants and applicants as well as fact sheets, web content and information for consumers. + Researching and gathering data to identify trends in sales, prescribing and other related areas to protect consumer health and safety. Creating data stories, graphics and other materials, including webpages, for the purpose of informing the general public and stakeholders of related data. + Provides support to lead staff in completing projects, developing materials and program planning. + Performs related duties as required. ABOUT US The mission of the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is to promote a fair and equitable marketplace and to ensure safe products and services for consumers. The department is comprised of several divisions, each of which oversees the different industries that it regulates. The Drug Control Division oversees compliance and enforcement of all laws and regulations concerning the sale and distribution of drugs within Connecticut. We are responsible for the administration, compliance and enforcement of the state's Prescription Monitoring Program, Medical Marijuana Program, and Adult Use Cannabis Program. This includes all pharmacy inspections, auditing of different organizations within each program, investigations of health care professionals for improper prescription, diversion and misuse of controlled substance medications and issuance of all license types associated with the drug industry. Selection Plan For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. To Apply: + In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. + The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. + Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. + All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov . FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: + Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! 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These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. + Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) . Connect With Us: + Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov . + Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/stateofconnecticut/mycompany/) . 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; + state and community organizations and programs involved in health field; + Skills + 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. NOTE: A health organization is defined as a large multi-dimensional agency with responsibility for administering health programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + 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. + 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. + 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. + Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience compiling information to develop informational materials and graphics. + Experience creating training materials for internal and external stakeholders. + Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe products and learning management software systems. + Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. + Experience conducting research and gathering data independently. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online