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PERSONNEL / HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - Executive Director Jayme Bottke
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request approval of the revised classification specification for Health Educator (including title change to Health Educator I), within the Joint Council bargaining unit, effective 6/25/24
b) Request approval of the new classification specification of Health Educator II, within the Joint Council bargaining unit, effective 6/25/24
c) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a resolution amending Resolution 2023-88, the FY 23/24 Position Allocation List, by deleting 8.50 FTE Health Educator allocations and adding 8.50 FTE Health Educator I or Health Educator II allocations, effective 6/25/24
d) Request approval to reclassify five (5) Health Educator incumbents to Health Educator I, effective 6/25/24
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Financial Impact:
The Department estimates the request will result in an annual increase of approximately $14,924. The increased costs will be funded through emergency preparedness funding and the "Future of Public Health" funding, which is an ongoing funding stream that began during FY 22/23. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
The Tehama County Health Services Agency is requesting approval to revise the current Health Educator classification making it a Health Educator I. In addition, the department is requesting approval of a new classification specification for Health Educator II.
Currently, the Health Educator is a single classification. The creation of the Health Educator I and Health Educator II would establish a classification series that would bring the positions up to current workforce standards. Health education is a nationally recognized profession that is associated with certain skills and competencies. The standards for this profession are developed through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. There are eight areas of responsibility for Health Educators with a comprehensive set o...
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