Community Health Worker - Chronic Disease Prevention - Bilingual Required

Description

Join us at Public Health where we're not just treating illnesses; we're changing lives. Achieving health equity is a top priority. We are committed to making a real difference in our community to promote and encourage healthy living opportunities, prevent epidemics, spread of disease, and injuries; respond to disasters and assist communities in recovery; and assure the quality and accessibility of preventive and health care services throughout the County.

Be a part of our Chronic Disease Prevention Program (CDPP), where under the general supervision of a Physician, Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse, Social Worker or Health Educator, you'll have the opportunity to assist in providing community outreach, education, investigation, case coordination and assistance. The CDPP implements and administers prevention and education programs that empower people to prevent disease, improve health and promote wellness. The program offers diabetes prevention and Chronic Disease Self-Management education; diabetes, obesity and hypertension health risk screening; support to resident-led walking clubs; free fitness and Tai Chi classes, and information, resources and referrals at community events.

Come be a catalyst for change and help us build a healthier, happier community together.

WHAT WE OFFER:

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Educational/Bilingual Incentive:Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

• Health Plans:Biweekly County contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans

• Deferred Compensation-Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.

• Pension Plan-Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS.

• Holidays-12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

• To learn more about the benefits, please click on the following link:https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/SEIU_MOA_2022-2025.pdf

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT:Health Care Agency - Public Health

Community Health Worker is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies for this position only.There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy within the Chronic Disease Prevention department.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE:April 9, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.

(Previously: April 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.)

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Patient/Client Intake: assists in the initial patient/client assessments and follow up including basic intake interviews and screenings; assists individuals or families to define problems and needs, and place them in order of priority;

• Assist in Implementing Care Plan: Interpret and monitor patient/client compliance; provide and reinforce health education and Care Plan; help patients/clients make appointments and provide assistance to ensure appointments are kept; report observations and finding to nurse or clinician;

• Keep Appropriate Records: document client encounters and progress notes consistent with agency and program requirements; document findings of individual encounters and focus groups and community interactions;

• Provide Health Education: using standardized or approved curricula, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the Diabetes Prevention Program, provide basic information verbally, written and with visual aids; teach basic health, living skills and home safety;

• Addresses barriers to care by linking patients/clients to community resources and provides care management services;

• Assists patients/clients enroll in programs that support preventative health and treatment;

• Follows program guidelines and regulations, including eligibility and billing;

• Meets productivity and quality goals set by agency;

• Participates in care team huddles, meetings, and required training;

• Perform Community Outreach: acts as Department liaison with community groups and clients and informs them about community services; conduct focus groups in the community on health and social problems; conducts biometric screenings, which include finger pricks, blood pressure, height, weight, and BMI measurements;

• Advocacy: help clients and groups identify their unique strengths in meeting difficult health and social issues; helps and provides support to clients and groups in identifying, developing and implementing action plans that help address family and neighborhood issues; seek ways to provide public and private acknowledgment to clients and groups implementing health care changes; and

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent, plus any combination of education and experience which has lead to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)

• Certificate of completion for the Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program.

• Intermediate experience and ability to work in a Windows environment and using Microsoft Word

DESIRED:

• College course work in social sciences, ethnic studies, health sciences, communications, or related fields

• Investigation related experience

• Possession of a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) Certificate from one of the certifying organizations approved by the California Department of Public Health

• Certified in Chronic Disases Self-Management Programs through the Self-Management Resource Center or by a certified master trainer.

• Experience working in Ventura County's Medical Center or Public Health Department

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Some to thorough Knowledge of:

• community service organizations that provide services to the agency's target population; medical terminology;

General knowledge of:

• community agency program policies and procedures;

group and family dynamics;

• preventative health maintenance; prevention of type II diabetes;

• Medical guidelines;

Skills in:

• computer literate in Windows environment and skilled in use of Microsoft Word;
• ability to develop trusting and effective working relationships with a diverse client population;
• able to lead and/or work effectively in a team environment;

Ability to:

• effectively communicate with individuals and groups from diverse cultural, socio-economic backgrounds;
• teach and follow up on chronic disease and diabetes prevention with clients;
• maintain case management notes on computer system;
• perform various health screening tests such as blood pressure, BMI, weight, height measurement and finger pricks;
• monitor client compliance with health care plan;
• accurately collect large amounts of data that are used for reporting and billing purposes.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

(Previously: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024)

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site atwww.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

LATERAL TRANSFER: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please clickherefor additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE- qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%:An online, un-proctored job-related written examination will be administered to test candidates' knowledge of language usage, interviews/confidentiality, medical knowledge and terminology, interpersonal relations, and filing. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Vivian Merida by e-mail atVivian.Merida@ventura.orgor by telephone at (805) 677-5231.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.