Community Health Specialist - Extra-Help Community Health Specialist

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies.  Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.  Extra-Help pay is $22.81 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
 

• Work with program staff to plan and participate in educational activities and training programs.
                                                                                                               
• Schedule and attend health fairs and other community events.
     
• Teach health related classes; order, maintain, and organize materials for outreach and educational events. 

• Use computer programs to create/develop educational materials and presentations to promote public health services.
  
  
• Prepare and revise materials for a lower literacy population.
   
• Serve as a group facilitator when required.                                                                                                                                                                                                          
• Deliver health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts.                                                                                                                                                               
• Represent the department at community meetings and coalitions.                                                                                                                                                                     
• Visit, observe, and interview patients to assess living conditions/medical needs.
     
• Complete intake/assessments and assist with the development of case plans.
     
• Provide referral assistance and educational resources as needed.
     
• Data collection, accurate and timely data entry using databases, Excel or comparable software; produce short reports and summaries.
                                                
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records; maintain outlook/electronic calendar of appointments, classes, and contacts.        
     
• May be required to translate for Non-English-speaking clients.
    

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of activities in communications, public relations, social work, early childhood development, health sciences, public administration, or a closely related field.

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.


SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, BESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

• Organize and maintain physical and electronic records.                                                                                                                                                                                              
• Follow regulations specific to grants and/or programs.                                                                                                                                                                                                 
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.                                                                                                                                                                                           
• Frequently operate a motor vehicle.
     
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
     
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
     
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
     
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
     
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
     
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
     
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
     
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
     
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
     
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
     
• Sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
     
• Frequent public contact, concentration in noisy conditions, exposure to emergency situations.
     
• Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, cold and heat.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function. 

Knowledge of: 

• Community resources connected to health, social services, early childhood development, and other related services.                                                                                        
• Referral procedures/processes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
• Networking skills.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
• Basic interviewing and data collection.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
•  Differences in human behavior resulting from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and/or various forms of deprivation.                                                                        
• Computer word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software.
  
  
• Effective public relations practices.
                                                      
• Effective research and analytical practices. 

Ability to: 

• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
   
• Understand and follow instructions and procedures.
   
• Obtain facts from client in sensitive situations.
   
• Recognize pertinent information.
   
• Organize and maintain a caseload.
   
• Communicate effectively in order to make presentations to community, public and private groups.
   
• Communicate effectively in writing.
   
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
                                          
• Make home visits independently as required. 

Salary : $47,445 - $57,720