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Description
THE POSITION
This position performs various para-professional services for the Glenn County Community Action Department. They will provide direct services, linkage, prevention services, care coordination, case management, coaching, social support, navigation of systems, education, direct services assessments, and outreach for at-risk populations. The Community Health Worker will be culturally competent and practice trauma informed principles. This position is at-will, temporary, part-time and scheduled for twenty-five (25) hours per week.
JOB DUTIES
- Plans and conducts community outreach programs, workshops and discussion groups to promote health education, risk reduction and healthy behavior.
- Build community capacity to address health issues.
- Plans, organizes and coordinates community events; assures compliance with department policies and procedures.
- Develops and gives presentations on programs and studies to providers, local schools, community groups, and state wide audiences.
- Collect data and relay information to stakeholders to inform programs and policies.
- Provide informal counseling, health screenings, and referrals.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be able to organize and prioritize work in order to meet various program compliance deadlines. This person will be able to work fairly and courteously with the public; handle multiple case assignments; and work effectively with interruptions.
Benefits
SICK LEAVE:
Up to 24 hours per year of paid sick leave. Up to 48 hours of paid sick leave maximum accrual.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY:
The County coordinates with State Disability Insurance for regular employees.
RETIREMENT:
The County is in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) which is coordinated with Social Security. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit at retirement. This applies only to PSE’s who work more than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year.
Special Instructions
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
To apply for this job opportunity, submit a completed County of Glenn employment application packet online at calopps.org or to the Personnel Department: 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988 by 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.
Fiscal Analysts working in Behavioral Health programs may qualify for a loan forgiveness program.
Application packets must include the following:
• A Glenn County Employment Application • Résumé • Cover Letter
HOW TO APPLY
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications are available online at www.calopps.org/county-of-glenn or in person at the Glenn County Personnel Office at 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988. You may contact the Personnel Department at (530) 934-6451 and request an application. Applications can be submitted online or in person no later than Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
Candidates must submit a completed job application packet. Application packets will be screened and candidates considered best qualified will move forward to a competitive examination process, which will include a written practical skills exam, an oral interview, fingerprinting/background check or medical examination process if applicable. Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Extra Help Employee (EXE) temporary (limited benefits) and may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.
The County of Glenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the Personnel Department.
The above information is general in nature and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The County of Glenn has the right to rescind this recruitment at any time.