Job Description

Exam Number

JC8106A-EA

Type of Recruitment
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

The application filing period will begin on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time)through 

Friday, October 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) will not be considered.

 

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 Justice Care and Opportunities 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.

Supervise 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.

May carry a caseload that includes the more complicated client/patient assignments as required.  Requirements to Qualify:

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.

*Senior Community Health Worker is defined as one who assists in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of community-based programs and program resources designed to assist clients/patients with physical health, mental health, and social adjustment related issues.

 
**Community Health Worker is defined as one who assists professional staff in providing direct health, mental health, or social services to clients and patients.

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.  

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
 
Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
 
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Supervising Community Health Worker.
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.

Background Process:
Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful clearance of all pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements. This position requires live scan clearance.

Application & Filing Information:
Applications must be filed online only.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add creola@jcod.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
 
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
 
Plan to submit your online application on Thursday, October 10, 2024, through Friday, October 11, 2024, before 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
 
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
 
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
 
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
 
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.  

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Analyst Contact Name:  Christopher Reola
Analyst Contact Email: creola@jcod.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 893-1192

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area,

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