Senior Community Health Worker

Overview

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
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 (e.g., capacity for introspection, communication awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.). 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.

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.

PATTERN II

• Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Community Health Worker in Stanislaus County.

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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the “Duties” section of the online application.

• Bilingual proficiency in English/Dari; ability to pass a certification of oral testing.

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