County of Monterey
Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II - Bilingual (English/Spanish)
County of Monterey, Salinas, California, United States, 93911
CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION SPECIALIST II - Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Salary: $6,252 – $8,540 per Month
Final Filing Date: 1/11/2026
SUMMARY OF POSITION The Public Health Bureau is seeking a dedicated and energetic full-time Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II - Bilingual (English/Spanish) (CDPS II) for the Postpone Program. Postpone is a comprehensive youth health program. The CDPS II will support the delivery of group-level interventions at youth serving organizations such as schools and juvenile detention centers, focusing on sexual health education, teen pregnancy prevention, healthy relationships, substance use prevention, and overall youth wellbeing.
Using evidence-based program models, the CDPS II will help educate youth on abstinence and contraception, support healthy decision-making, and promote positive relationship and lifestyle choices. The program’s goal is to reduce adolescent birth rates, substance use, and sexually transmitted infections while enhancing overall wellbeing.
RESPONIBILITIES
Conduct outreach to students, parents, and community partners.
Deliver curriculum-based lessons to youth.
Support social media education efforts.
Provide referrals and resources to youth as needed.
Assist with program planning, evaluation, and reporting.
Maintain accurate records and documentation.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong group facilitation and youth engagement skills.
Understanding principles of health education and health promotion.
Comfortable teaching sensitive topics using anatomically correct terms.
Communicate complex sexual health and substance use topics in age‑appropriate, inclusive, and engaging ways.
Use trauma‑informed approaches when working with youth.
Foster open, respectful discussions around sexual health, substance use, and wellbeing.
WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
Principles and techniques used in health care and health promotion programs.
Principles and techniques used in developing training materials.
Some Knowledge of Group dynamics.
SKILL AND ABILITY TO
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted through the course of work.
Work under limited supervision in field settings.
Communicate clearly both orally and in writing; write clear and concise reports; speak effectively before groups.
Interview individuals and obtain comprehensive and accurate information in both office and field settings.
EDUCATION
Completion of all coursework for a four‑year degree in Public or Business Administration, social work, health education, behavioral science, or closely related field.
EXPERIENCE
Any combination of two years training, education and experience which substantially demonstrates a working knowledge of the requirements for this position. The experience must have been obtained in a chronic disease prevention or health promotion program.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish.
BENEFITS The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding prevail over this listing.
NOTES
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I‑9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty by the final filing date of Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST).
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County Health Department, Attn: Human Resources Division, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906.
Phone: (831) 755‑4519, Fax: (831) 796‑8682.
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants’ possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre‑examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
A completed County of Monterey Employment Application.
Responses to the Supplemental Questions.
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Monterey County is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Priscilla Herrera, Human Resources Analyst II, at (831) 755‑4515 or HerreraP1@countyofmonterey.gov.
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Final Filing Date: 1/11/2026
SUMMARY OF POSITION The Public Health Bureau is seeking a dedicated and energetic full-time Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II - Bilingual (English/Spanish) (CDPS II) for the Postpone Program. Postpone is a comprehensive youth health program. The CDPS II will support the delivery of group-level interventions at youth serving organizations such as schools and juvenile detention centers, focusing on sexual health education, teen pregnancy prevention, healthy relationships, substance use prevention, and overall youth wellbeing.
Using evidence-based program models, the CDPS II will help educate youth on abstinence and contraception, support healthy decision-making, and promote positive relationship and lifestyle choices. The program’s goal is to reduce adolescent birth rates, substance use, and sexually transmitted infections while enhancing overall wellbeing.
RESPONIBILITIES
Conduct outreach to students, parents, and community partners.
Deliver curriculum-based lessons to youth.
Support social media education efforts.
Provide referrals and resources to youth as needed.
Assist with program planning, evaluation, and reporting.
Maintain accurate records and documentation.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong group facilitation and youth engagement skills.
Understanding principles of health education and health promotion.
Comfortable teaching sensitive topics using anatomically correct terms.
Communicate complex sexual health and substance use topics in age‑appropriate, inclusive, and engaging ways.
Use trauma‑informed approaches when working with youth.
Foster open, respectful discussions around sexual health, substance use, and wellbeing.
WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
Principles and techniques used in health care and health promotion programs.
Principles and techniques used in developing training materials.
Some Knowledge of Group dynamics.
SKILL AND ABILITY TO
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted through the course of work.
Work under limited supervision in field settings.
Communicate clearly both orally and in writing; write clear and concise reports; speak effectively before groups.
Interview individuals and obtain comprehensive and accurate information in both office and field settings.
EDUCATION
Completion of all coursework for a four‑year degree in Public or Business Administration, social work, health education, behavioral science, or closely related field.
EXPERIENCE
Any combination of two years training, education and experience which substantially demonstrates a working knowledge of the requirements for this position. The experience must have been obtained in a chronic disease prevention or health promotion program.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish.
BENEFITS The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding prevail over this listing.
NOTES
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I‑9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty by the final filing date of Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST).
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County Health Department, Attn: Human Resources Division, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906.
Phone: (831) 755‑4519, Fax: (831) 796‑8682.
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants’ possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre‑examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
A completed County of Monterey Employment Application.
Responses to the Supplemental Questions.
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Monterey County is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Priscilla Herrera, Human Resources Analyst II, at (831) 755‑4515 or HerreraP1@countyofmonterey.gov.
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