HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST (SAFETY)

Department of State Hospitals

JC-508216
    Health Services Specialist (Safety)
    HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST (SAFETY)

    $10,484.00 - $12,497.00 per Month
    New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

    Final Filing Date: 3/26/2026

    Application Methods:
    Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
    By Mail
    Drop-off

    Job Description and Duties





    This position is for Coalinga State Hospital.

    Under administrative and clinical direction of the Coordinator of Nursing Services and Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services, the Health Services Specialist is responsible for the ongoing monitoring assessing, and making clinical recommendations for the maintenance of quality nursing services on the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and assists with the education and training in nursing care provided to unit nursing personnel.

    Working Conditions

    The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. All employees are required to have an annual health review and TB test or whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job functions.


    All state civil service employees are currently subject to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP). The PLP program reduces the monthly gross salary but provides PLP leave credits in lieu of pay. The amount of salary reduction depends on the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). Your BU for this position that’s been offered and accepted is BU17 – Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The expected salary reduction will be 3% of the salary identified above, and you will accrue approximately 5 hours of PLP each month. You will be subject to the PLP salary reduction and leave accruals through June 30, 2027.

    Position Details

    Job Code #:
    JC-508216
    Position #(s):
    437-000-9699-XXX
    Working Title:
    Health Services Specialist (Safety)
    Classification:
    HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST (SAFETY)
    $10,484.00 - $12,497.00 T
    New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
    # of Positions:
    2
    Work Location:
    Fresno County
    Telework:
    In Office
    Job Type:
    Permanent, Full Time
    Facility:
    Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

    Department Information


    DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

    Department Website:

    Special Requirements

    • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
    • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
    • The position(s) require(s) a(n) Registered Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
    To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. Please visit the CalHR website to find information on the Health Services Specialist (Safety) Exam.

    The Exam Bulletin and Training & Experience Assessment link can be found below:


    Unless otherwise requested by the candidate, all communications and correspondence regarding this recruitment from our agency will be sent electronically via your CalCareer account and/or email listed on your State Application, STD. 678. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareer profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

    This advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active.


    Application Instructions

    Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

    Final Filing Date: 3/26/2026

    Who May Apply

    Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

    Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

    How To Apply

    Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

    Address for Mailing Application Packages

    You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


    Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
    N/A
    Attn: Selection Services Unit
    P.O. Box 5002
    Coalinga, CA 93210-5002

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

    You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


    Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
    N/A
    Selection Services Unit
    24511 W. Jayne Ave
    Coalinga, CA 93210-5002
    08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

    Required Application Package Documents

    The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

    • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
    • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
    Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

    Benefits

    Contact Information

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

    Department Website:

    Human Resources Contact:
    Natalie Osekowsky
    (559) 935-6857
    natalie.osekowsky@dsh.ca.gov

    Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

    EEO Contact:
    Office of Human Rights
    (916) 573-2727
    dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov

    California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

    It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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