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Stanislaus County lists this Senior Community Health Worker (Bilingual) opportunity in modesto, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Community Health Worker
The ideal candidate for Health Families America (HFA) will have experience in working with, or providing services to, children and families; acceptance of individual differences; knowledge of infant and child development; and a willingness to engage in building reflective capacity. They are mission-driven, empathetic, and highly organized with a commitment to equity and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by families. This candidate excels in building trust with diverse communities and demonstrates success in connecting families to critical health and social services, including mental health support, housing resources, and preventative care.
The Position: Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (HSA) Senior Community Health Work in Healthy Families America provides evidence-based interventions via home visits with pregnant and parenting women and their families. The Sr CHW will conduct a comprehensive assessment, develop a care plan with the family and connect the family with needed resources and referrals. The Sr CHW will develop a long-term trusting relationship with the family to assist with strengthening the parent-child relationship; assist parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment; improve the family support system; and increase the family's ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children. Services are typically provided in the family's home although they could also occur in other community-based locations based on the family needs. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Upon successful completion of our bilingual proficiency assessment, you'll receive an additional $1.15 per hour in compensation.
Typical Tasks:
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.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience):
Knowledge:
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.
Skills/Abilities:
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.
Education/Experience Pattern I:
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.
Education/Experience Pattern II:
Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Community Health Worker in Stanislaus County.
Education/Experience Pattern III:
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.
License/Certification:
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.
Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification.
Worksite address
modesto, CA, 95351, US
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