Senior Community Health Worker

• Assists public health professionals in providing a wide variety of culturally appropriate community public health services; assists staff in working with clients of non-traditional cultural patterns and navigating various cultural barriers; 
• Assist in coordinating the activities of the unit, ensuring adequate staffing and services on a regular basis;
• Train and supervise students and/or volunteers;
• Interviews clients to document health conditions and determine eligibility for program participation;
• Assists in interviewing, gathering and assembling related information and preparing reports; maintains appropriate records and files for clients/patients.
• Obtains medical histories, takes vital signs, obtains specimens, records observations, maintains clients' records; 
• Education and re-enforce treatment plans prescribed by medical providers while participating as a member of the medical care team in the clinic.
• Facilitates work groups; teaches and speaks to large groups of people; 
• Organizes data, develop information, and prepare clear, concise, comprehensive records and reports.
• Assists in teaching basic health practices to clients and families; may assist in re-enforcing basic public health concepts of nutrition, hygiene, sanitation and related health initiatives;
• Clarifies program requirements and eligibility to clients, provides supportive counseling and provides information on health-related topics; refers clients to other community based programs and services including health care, housing, food, education, and transportation;
• Participates in community-oriented educational activities and programs; 
• Independently performs work at outreach clinics and makes home visits;
• Assists clients with referrals to services and resources;
• Contacts clients to inform them of test results and makes referrals;
• When assigned to a clinic and certified as a medical assistant, perform limited tests; assists with medical procedures, clean and sterilize instruments; schedules surgeries and referrals;
• Participates in development of programs and delivery of services for high-risk groups; provides information and counseling regarding HIV antibody and other communicable disease testing and treatment;
• May assist with variety of concerns impacting clients/families, including but not limited to the control and prevention of chronic condition or infectious diseases, behavioral health conditions, and need for preventative services;
• Assist clinics by performing clerical duties when necessary; 
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect aligning with California State reporting laws, the Health Services Agency's procedure, and programs grant requirements;
• Other duties as assigned, within the classification.

• Principles and practices of community health;
• Techniques involved in preparing educational material;
• Interviewing, counseling and teaching techniques;
• Train and mentor staff; 
• Types of available community resources for the needs of patients/families;
• Understand the social determinants of health and their impact on community and individuals outcomes;
• Public relations techniques;
• Medical terminology, phraseology, forms, documents, and procedures;
• Office practices and procedures; filing and record keeping systems;
• Basic arithmetic;
• Family member roles and living environments;
• Characteristics or problems unique to the group in employment, education, health, economics and social customs, and current social movements of various populations;
• Commitment to centering health and racial equity; and
• Health and racial equity and the social conditions associated with health disparities.

• Accurately gather information to assess needs and progress;
• Present information clearly and effectively in a group setting;
• Formulate and make recommendations to clients;
• Use community resources to assist clients;
• Understand and accept differences in attitudes toward health and diet resulting from medical, financial, cultural and other factors;
• Understand and apply regulations, rules and procedures;
• Maintain and update records, files, and prepare reports;
• Perform basic mathematical computations;
• Read, write and speak English at a level necessary for successful job performance;
• Work collaboratively with other personnel assigned to the same patient/families;
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
•  Effectively use community resources and organizations;
• Use computers and related equipment as necessary for job assignments;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, the general public, and with culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged clients;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Understand the needs of diverse populations including, but not limited to, ethnic and racial groups, LGBTQA+ communities;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and a wide variety of community organizations including general public; and 
• Maintain the confidentiality of client information.

• Equivalent of twelve (12) months of clerical and paraprofessional nursing training or experience, either voluntary or paid, in a health care setting; AND
• Fifteen (15) related semester units of college-level course work, including at least one class in either: Psychology, Sociology, Biology or Physiology; AND
• One (1) year of experience comparable to a Community Health Worker in Stanislaus County.

• Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Community Health Worker in Stanislaus County.

• Equivalent of twelve (12) months of clerical and public health training or experience, either voluntary or paid, in a public health department; AND
• Fifteen (15) related semester units of college-level coursework, including at least one class in either: Behavioral Science, Biology, Social Services, Nutrition, Health Education or a closely related field. AND
• One (1) year of experience comparable to a Community Health Worker in Stanislaus County.

• Some positions may require completion of a Community Health Worker certification. IF the selected candidate does not have this certification, they must begin certification training within six-months of employment.
• Some positions may require certification as a Comprehensive Perinatal Service Program (CPSP) or obtain within the first 90-days of employment.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. 
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. 
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. 
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification.  Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Community & Health Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide. 

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS

Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.

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