Community Health Specialist - Extra-Help Community Health Specialist

Examples of Duties

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $22.81 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Schedule and attend health fairs and other community events.

Teach health related classes; order, maintain, and organize materials for outreach and educational events.

Use computer programs to create/develop educational materials and presentations to promote public health services.

Prepare and revise materials for a lower literacy population.

Serve as a group facilitator when required.

Deliver health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts.

Represent the department at community meetings and coalitions.

Visit, observe, and interview patients to assess living conditions/medical needs.

Complete intake/assessments and assist with the development of case plans.

• Provide referral assistance and educational resources as needed.
  
Data collection, accurate and timely data entry using databases, Excel or comparable software; produce short reports and summaries.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records; maintain outlook/electronic calendar of appointments, classes, and contacts.

• May be required to translate for non-English-speaking clients.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of activities in communications, public relations, social work, early childhood development, health sciences, public administration, or a closely related field.

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follow regulations specific to grants and/or programs.

Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.

• Frequently operate a motor vehicle.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
  
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
  
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
  
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
  
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
• Sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  
• Frequent public contact, concentration in noisy conditions, exposure to emergency situations.
  
• Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, cold and heat.
Regular attendance is an essential function.

Referral procedures/processes.

Networking skills.

• Basic interviewing and data collection.
• Differences in human behavior resulting from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and/or various forms of deprivation.
  
• Computer word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software.
Effective public relations practices.

Effective research and analytical practices.

• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
  
• Understand and follow instructions and procedures.
  
• Obtain facts from client in sensitive situations.
  
• Recognize pertinent information.
  
• Organize and maintain a caseload.
  
• Communicate effectively in order to make presentations to community, public and private groups.
  
• Communicate effectively in writing.
  
Maintain patient confidentiality.

• Make home visits independently as required.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• Represented Employees $10,000

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682