Health Worker 4 (2588) - Multiple Departments Citywide

Health Worker 4 (2588) - Multiple Departments Citywide 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. Shift: Days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays may be required, depending on the position. Responsibilities Supervise a specific health or rehabilitation program; plan, direct, and coordinate educational, recreational, therapeutic and work projects of the program participants as directed by professional staff. Supervise and train lower classification of paraprofessional personnel; assist in preparation of in-service training materials; liaison with Team Leaders regarding function and performance of Health Workers I, II, and III. Meet with representatives 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; 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 assist in group therapy sessions. Supervise the program on specified wards or units and/or assist the director of the program when assigned to a specialized activity program. Perform other duties as assigned or 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; exposure to inclement weather conditions and/or heavy lifting may also be required. Experience and Qualifications 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 targeted communities and healthcare agencies. Providing culturally appropriate health education/information and outreach to targeted populations. Providing referral and follow-up services or otherwise coordinating care. Providing informal counseling, social support and advocacy to targeted 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. Substitution: Possession of a Community Health Worker Certificate from City College of San Francisco can substitute for six months of the required experience. Special Conditions: Bilingual proficiency in a variety of languages. Only candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test are considered for bilingual positions. Qualifications Summary Certified as per the Rule of the List; proof of education and experience verified during recruitment; proficiency in required language(s) for bilingual roles; ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural environments; knowledge of principles of activity therapy and community health services; strong communication, counseling, and organizational skills as detailed in the examination content description. EEO Statement 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 City-and-County-of-SAN-Francisc