2587-Health Worker III

Health Worker 3 (2587) - Multiple Departments Citywide Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal. Department: Public Health Job class: 2587-Health Worker III Salary range: $81,536.00 - $99,034.00 Role type: Permanent Civil Service Hours: Full-time Exam type: Continuous Rule: Rule of the List List type: Combined Promotive and Entrance About 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, and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HOM). Shift: Days, evenings, weekends, and/or holiday shifts may be required, depending on the position. General Job Description Under general supervision, the 2587 Health Worker 3 performs a wide variety of paraprofessional duties in a service program; works with professional staff in extending effective services to clients of the program served; plans, develops, and follows through on all contacts and cases; may supervise a small staff of workers, primarily Health Worker 1 and 2. Assist in the planning of recreational, educational, and work therapy activities in therapeutic rehabilitation programs. Interview and screen patients. Identify patient’s general condition and assist in assessing specific patient conditions and in treatment planning in conjunction with professional staff. Perform crisis intervention activities. Represent program staff in meetings with local community groups and governmental and social agencies to provide information on the activities and goals of the assigned program. Conduct craft, recreation, and other activity groups as part of a therapeutic program. Assist in conducting therapy sessions with professional supervision as directed. Maintain records incidental to other assigned duties, including patient’s charts. Conduct surveys and operate technical equipment. Supervise others, primarily in the lower Health Worker classifications. When assigned to a specialized activities program, plan, implement, supervise, coordinate, publicize, evaluate and document the activities for patients, including social, creative, educational, physical and religious programs. The 2587 Health Worker 3 performs other related duties as assigned or required. Working Conditions Some positions may require employees to work directly with individuals within locked jails and psychiatric facilities; the homeless population and individuals who have or are carriers of infectious/communicable diseases. Some positions may also require exposure to inclement weather conditions and/or heavy lifting. How to Qualify Two (2) years of verifiable experience within the last five (5) years, working with a culturally diverse population 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. Possession of a Community Health Worker Certificate from City College of San Francisco can substitute for six months of experience. One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Special Conditions Applicants may be required to meet additional special conditions, which include, but are not limited to: Bilingual proficiency in English and a target language. Possession of a valid Alcohol and other Drugs Counseling Certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. Activity Therapist Experience. 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 Francisco