Community Health Worker - Relief

Salary: $17.33 - $20.05 HourlyLocation : Social Services BuildingJob Type: Relief - Part TimeJob Number: 202600070Department: HHSA - Public HealthOpening Date: 05/20/2026Closing Date: 5/28/2026 11:59 PM PacificFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: OE3DescriptionUnder direct supervision, provides a variety of support services to Human Services staff and clientele; and performs related work as assigned.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercise no supervision of staff.CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThis is a fully competent level class responsible for providing a wide variety of support services to professional and technical staff, and clientele in community health programs. This class is distinguished from the Health Technician class series in that the latter exercise greater discretion in the performance of their duties, and require more specialized knowledge of specific program areas.Examples of Duties(Illustrative Only)Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.Learns general public health programs and available community resources in order to acquaint community residents with existing departmental programs; assists in explaining new programs and provides assistance to residents in utilizing available public health department services and other community resources; acts as an informational resource to program participants regarding services and activities offered.Arranges transportation, escorts and may personally transport clients to scheduled appointments.Acts as liaison with community residents; assists in identifying potential clients within the community who may benefit from services provided.Documents and keeps records of visits and/or client interactions; maintain accurate inventory logs and client contact logs.Confers with professional staff to assist in evaluating client needs.Gathers data and prepares brief reports.Attends appropriate staff and in-service meetings.May perform routine clerical duties in connection with program requirements.Performs other related duties as assigned.When assigned to WIC breastfeeding programs:Counsels mothers on importance of breastfeeding, how to overcome common barriers and handle common breastfeeding concerns.Provides breastfeeding education and support to eligible clients both in person and/or over the phone.Teaches breastfeeding classes; train on the use, cleaning and assembly of breast pumps.Participates in support group meetings.Assist WIC staff in promoting programs and services through special projects and/or community outreach activities.Provides appropriate referrals to other breastfeeding, nutrition, nursing or medical staff or resources.Attends required trainings.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of:Problems, needs, attitudes and behavior patterns of community residents.Available community resources.Basic record keeping and report preparation techniques.Basic medical terminology.Understanding and following oral and written instructions.Gathering complete and accurate information from participants.Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.Ability to:Learn the regulations and procedures affecting assigned community health program.Learn to interpret and apply eligibility requirements for participants.Learn the health related resources within the community.Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Education and Experience:Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would beEquivalent to completion of twelfth (12th) gradeLicenses and Certifications:Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.RELIEF POSITIONS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR BENEFITSPERSONAL PAID LEAVES12 paid holidays16 hours of floating holiday awarded on July 4th80 - 160 hours96 hours of sick leave annually12 paid Personal Flex Days MONTHLY COUNTY CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS BENEFITSThe County contributes monthly:$1,050 towards single employee benefits$1,794 towards employee + one dependent$2,384 towards family benefits$150 if you opt out of health insurance due to being covered under another qualifying plan.BENEFITS AND ADDITIONAL COMPENSATIONAvailable Medical Plans: Anthem Blue Cross CARE PPO, Anthem Blue Cross CHOICE PPO, and Kaiser for those within their service area. Law Enforcement Anthem Blue Cross plan available for specific positions. Tuolumne County is not within the Kaiser service area.Dental Plan: Delta DentalVision: VSP Vision CareLife Insurance: $50,000 + option life insurance plan for purchaseAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: $50,000Retirement: Social Security and CalPERSRetirement: Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan (457b)Longevity/Retention Pay:5 years = 2.5%10 years = 5%15 years = 10%20 years = 15%25 years = 20%Education Incentive Pay: 1 Certificate 2.5%, 2+ Certificates 5%Probation: 13 or 26 completed pay periodsVOLUNTARY BENEFITSShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITSCredit UnionsCalifornia 529 College Savings ProgramPropane DiscountsVerizon & AT&T Wireless DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employees may qualify for:Employee down payment and closing cost assistanceStudent loan forgivenessEducational assistance programCOMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENTThe County has a "Learning Forward" commitment to staff. We are dedicated to our employee's growth and provide access to a career coach/employee development professional and provides an educational assistance program.PAY AND/OR SHIFT DIFFERENTIALA Road Worker shall receive a twenty-five ($0.25) cent per hour pay differential for each hour assigned to perform as a heavy equipment operator, when that assignment exceeds five (5) hours in any given standard tour of duty.* Employees who work four (4) hours or more in a shift beginning between 8:00 pm and 4:00 am receive a shift differential of $8.00 per shift. *Upon successful completion of 160-hour training program.Social Workers, Social Service Supervisor I/II, Program Managers, and Deputy Directors receive a five (5%) percent salary differential.HCU employees who work between 6:00 pm and 7:00 am receive a shift differential of $3.00 per hour. The shift must start at 2:00 pm or later and applies to hours actually worked between 6:00 pm and 7:00 am.An IT Technician required to return to work or return to work on a day not regularly scheduled and work four (4) hours or more in a shift receive shift differential at the following rates:3:00 pm to 11:00 pm shift - $6.50 per shift11:00 pm to 7:00 am shift - $9.00 per shiftOE3 employees who work four (4) hours or more in a shift receive shift differential at the following rates:3:00 pm to 11:00 pm shift - $6.50 per shift11:00 pm to 7:00 am shift - $9.00 per shiftON-CALL PAYAssigned personnel shall receive on-call pay of sixdollars and fifteen cents ($6.15) per hour for each hour served on on-call duty. Assigned personnel become ineligible for on-call pay once activated to call back status.Assigned Animal Control Officers receive on-call pay of two dollars and seventy-five cents ($2.75) per hour from the time they are released from active duty but not before the regular conclusion of shift, until they are back on active duty or the Animal Control workday starts. For each call back, the Animal Control Officers receive overtime pay from the time they leave their home until the time they return to their home or commence their workday.CALL BACK PAYCall-back compensation shall be paid for one and one-half (11⁄2) hours at straight-time rates for each call-back occurrence and is in lieu of any travel time and expense to and from home and the first or last work contact point.UNIFORM ALLOWANCEAnimal Control Officers receive an annual uniform allowance of five hundred dollars ($500.00). Fifty percent (50%) of the allowance is payable during the period of July through December and fifty percent (50%) is payable January through June of each fiscal year.Fire Prevention Inspectors receive an annual uniform allowance of seven hundred dollars ($700.00). Fifty percent (50%) of the allowance is payable during the period of July through December and fifty percent (50%) is payable January through June of each fiscal year.An annual uniform allowance of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) each fiscal year paid twice a year in January and July will be provided for the purchase of boots, coats, shirts, hats, uniforms, gloves, gators (snake proof), overalls or coveralls. Items of clothing will reflect the County logo or wording identifying the employee as a County employee. This section applies only to the following classifications: Appraiser, Building Inspector, Environmental Health Specialist, Planner, Solid Waste Technician, Solid Waste Specialist, Junior/Assistant/Associate Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Land Surveyors, Code Compliance Investigators and Agriculture & Air Pollution Inspector.A uniform allowance of four hundred dollars ($400) per fiscal year paid twice a year July and January each fiscal year will be provided for the purchase of prescription safety glasses, safety boots, a safety coat, shirts with a County seal replica, trousers, hats and gloves.