Supervising Community Health Worker​/Emergency Appointments Homelessness

Position: SUPERVISING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS
Type of recruitment:

   Open competitive- emergency

Exam number:

  B8106d-ea

Filing dates:

August 19, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.  (pacific time)

This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the service are met

No out-of-class expereience will be accepted. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application at time of filing. No withholds will be allowed for this examination.

The la county board of supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the county is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of la county, this may be the opportunity for you.

The department of mental health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency supervising community health worker vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent county employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to supervising community health worker.

Supervises the work of a team of senior community health workers and community health workers in providing direct health, mental health, or social services to clients and patients. This includes providing direction and guidance to staff, monitoring staff schedules, and evaluating work for quality and completeness.

Assigns service referrals received from social workers, eligibility workers, medical case workers, and other professional staff to assist clients/patients in obtaining food stamps, housing, medical services, mental health services, substance use care, and other supportive services as appropriate.

Discusses challenging or problematic cases/situations with staff and makes suggestions and recommendations on best course of action to provide optimal services to clients/patients and community members.

Leads, oversees, and facilitates the development of independent living skills of clients/patients by identifying support group needs and implementing support groups in subjects including, but not limited to, housekeeping, cooking, shopping, budgeting, use of public transportation, reading, and personal hygiene.

Makes recommendations to management for improved work methods including formulating policies and procedures and oversees implementation and operation of such policies, procedures and recommendations.

Identifies gaps within community programs and services and recommends solutions on how to creatively address them.

Serves as an advocate for client/patient access to county and community resources and services.

Assists in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating community health programs and supportive services in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations by determining type and level of supportive services to be provided.

Identifies staff training needs and provides or coordinates training and coaching services to staff when needed.

Reviews staff documentation inclusive of narrative notes to ensure compliance with program and departmental policies and standards and provides suggestions for improvement.

Serves as program representative to internal and external partners.

Supervises applicable support services and/or linkage to services to facilitate the recovery and resilience of those being served such as tutoring, parenting classes, and other supportive services.

Interviews prospective personnel and make recommendations concerning their employment.

Carries a caseload that includes the more complicated client/patient assignments as needed.

Minimum requirements

Training and experience:

Option i: three years of experience at the level of senior community health worker
* or similar experience at a public or private community-based organization, clinic, hospital or health system.

Option ii: five years of experience at the level of a community health worker at a public or private community-based organization, clinic, hospital, public health organization or health system.

License:

A valid california class c driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical class:

Physical class ii - light: this class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special requirements information

* senior community health worker is defined as one who assists in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of community-based…