Health Worker 4 (2588) - Multiple Departments Citywide

Health Worker 4 (2588) - Multiple Departments Citywide - H00197 Full-time Certification Rule: Rule of the List Work Hours: Regular Job Code and Title: 2588-Health Worker IV Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service Eligible List Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance 6/4/26 - Amended to clarify required experience. Applicants that have already submitted an application do not need to reapply. This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. Location(s) include but are not limited to: Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH), various clinics, the SF Unified School District (USD), and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HOM). Shift: Days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays may be required, depending on the position. Essential Duties Supervise a specific health or rehabilitation program; plans, directs, and coordinates the educational, recreational, therapeutic and work projects of the program participants as directed by professional staff Supervise and train lower classification of paraprofessional personnel in the skills required for successful performance of their assigned duties; assist in preparation of in-service training materials; provide liaison with Team Leaders regarding function and performance of Health Workers I, II, and III Meet with representative of the local community and professional and social agencies to inform them of the scope of available treatment programs and to elicit their cooperation and support; provide community education services Assist in planning and execution of programs and operations, research projects, and reports, as directed; evaluate data and suggest programs in the preventive areas of social and health adjustments. Interview and screen program clients, identifying general client condition; perform crisis intervention activities under professional direction; provide broad social counseling activities and assists in group therapy sessions Supervise the program on specified wards or units and/or assisting the director of the program when assigned to a specialized activity program The 2588 Health Worker 4 may perform other duties as assigned/required. Working Conditions: Some positions may require working directly with the homeless population, people who have or are carriers of infectious diseases; or in jails or psychiatric facilities and may also require exposure to inclement weather conditions and/or heavy lifting. Experience EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of verifiable experience within the last five (5) years*, performing a combination of at least two (2) of the following duties: Serving as a liaison between target communities and healthcare agencies Providing culturally appropriate health education/information and outreach to target populations Providing referral and follow up services or otherwise coordinating care Providing informal counseling, social support and advocacy to target populations Escorting and transporting clients Providing courier/dispatcher functions Performing pre-clinical examinations of vital statistics, such as measuring a patient's weight, height, temperature and blood pressure *Required experience will be counted from the month and year you submit your application, going back the number of years specified in the recency requirement above. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Substitution Possession of a Community Health Worker Certificate from City College of San Francisco can substitute for 6 months of the required experience. Special Conditions Bilingual Proficiency in a variety of languages. Only those eligible candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test will be considered for bilingual positions Verification of Education and Experience Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. All candidates must provide verification of qualifying education and experience as required. Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr