Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Description

Under supervision, the Health Worker 2 performs a wide variety of paraprofessional duties in a service program, and functions as a liaison between community residents and program staff; provides counseling and advice to patients regarding health problems; may supervise Health Worker I, and may drive or accompany patients between their homes, hospitals or other social agencies. The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participates, but to a lesser degree than Health Worker I, in the health service training program;
• Provides information and resources to patients and others regarding health care and other facilities available to them;
• Assists patients in utilizing services;
• Makes follow-up contacts when required;
• Serves as liaison between the professional staff and the community;
• Assists in gathering and evaluating data concerning the program to which assigned;
• May perform incidental clerical duties such as keeping records, answering the telephone and arranging client appointments;
• May transport ambulatory patients between their homes and clinics, hospitals or other social agencies;
• May transport staff members to meetings with administration approval; reports malfunctions of vehicle to supervisor;
• May provide language assistance in contacts with non-English speaking clients; and
• May pick up and deliver supplies and equipment, including high-security pharmaceutical supplies, laboratory tests and mail.

The 2586 Health Worker 2 may perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Working Conditions:  Some positions may require employees to work directly with individuals within locked jails or 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.

Experience: One (1) year 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 6 months of experience for minimum qualification #1.

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.) 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date
unless otherwise noted.

Special Conditions: Depending on the department's needs, some positions may require applicants to meet additional special condition(s), which may include, but are not limited: 

• Bilingual Proficiency in a variety of languages. Only those eligible candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test will be considered for bilingual positions
• Experience providing health services to children
• Homeless Programs Experience

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities. 

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Company Description

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions – the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health.

The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.

With a broad community focus, the ultimate goal of the Population Health Division is to ensure that San Franciscans have optimal health and wellness at every stage of life, and to achieve this, the Division is comprised of various branches dedicated to core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco, such as health protection and promotion, disease and injury prevention, disaster preparedness and response, and environmental health services.

Company Description

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions – the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health.\r\n\r\nThe San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.\r\n\r\nWith a broad community focus, the ultimate goal of the Population Health Division is to ensure that San Franciscans have optimal health and wellness at every stage of life, and to achieve this, the Division is comprised of various branches dedicated to core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco, such as health protection and promotion, disease and injury prevention, disaster preparedness and response, and environmental health services.

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Full time, Work experience placement,

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