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Health Worker II (2586) - Street Health Team (SFDPH) Join to apply for the Health Worker II (2586) - Street Health Team (SFDPH) role at City and County of San Francisco Health Worker II (2586) - Street Health Team (SFDPH) 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Health Worker II (2586) - Street Health Team (SFDPH) role at City and County of San Francisco Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. City and County of San Francisco provided pay range This range is provided by City and County of San Francisco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $71,942.00/yr - $87,438.00/yr The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. Application Opening - Thursday, March 6, 2025 Application Deadline - Application filing will close on or after Friday, March 14, 2025. Salary: $71,942-$87,438 Annually Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt Recruitment ID: TEX-2586-EXEMPT Role description Join the Street Health Team, a dynamic, multidisciplinary group dedicated to providing compassionate, community-based care to people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Our team includes Behavioral Health Clinicians, Nurses, Health Workers, Physicians, and Psychiatrists, community members, all working together to address the complex health and social needs of the communities we serve. The Street Health Team works within assigned neighborhoods, meeting individuals where they are to provide essential services and support that promotes their well-being. We collaborate closely with other city agencies, including the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to connect people with shelter, treatment, and long-term support. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who are passionate about serving San Francisco's most vulnerable populations and contributing to the City's evolving, multifaceted approach to reducing homelessness and promoting long-term stability and health. Essential Duties The essential functions of a Health Worker II (2586) include, but are not limited to: Provides information and resources to patients and others regarding health care and available facilities; assists patients in utilizing such services and makes follow-up contacts when required Serves as liaison between the professional staff and the community May provide language interpretation services in contacts with non-English speaking clients Assists in gathering and evaluating data concerning the assigned program; 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 administrative approval and reports vehicle malfunctions to the supervisor Participates, but to a lesser degree than Health Worker I, in the health service training program May pick up and deliver supplies and equipment, including high-security pharmaceutical supplies, laboratory tests, and mail Perform other duties as assigned How to qualify Minimum Qualifications 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. AND; LICENSE: Must possess a valid California Driver's License for positions requiring driving. 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. 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.) 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. What else should I know? How to apply Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process. Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco Information about the Hiring Process Conviction History Employee Benefits Overview Equal Employment Opportunity Disaster Service Workers Reasonable Accommodation Right to Work Copies of Application Documents Diversity Statement If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Elaine Adams at [email protected] or (628) 271-6974. We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging. 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. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Temporary Job function Job function Purchasing Industries Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City and County of San Francisco by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Health Specialist” roles. 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