$38.71-$47.06 Hourly / $6,710.00-$8,158.00 Monthly / $80,522.00-$97,890.00 Yearly
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
Knowledge of: the ethnic, economic and social factors effecting the residents of the neighborhood served by the health program and the ability to read, speak, and write English as well as the language predominant in the district service; physical and emotional symptoms and resources available for their resolution; community services and agencies; group methods and techniques of mental health education; health program principles.
When assigned to a specialized activities program, requires good working knowledge of: the principles of activity therapy; the health and emotional problems of the chronically ill, aged and disabled; requires basic knowledge of budget preparation.
Ability and Skill to: assume a high degree of responsibility; undertake supervisory duties; provide effective liaison between staff, patients, neighborhood residents, and programs involving these groups.
When assigned to a specialized activities program, requires ability to: supervise, train and work with others, including activity leaders and volunteers; coordinate overall activity program with activity leaders' and volunteers' schedules; implement activity programs; evaluate the capabilities, needs and interests of individual patients.
These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.
Education:
None
Experience:
Three (3) years of verifiable experience within the last five (5) years, performing a combination of at least two (2) of the following duties: ; Serving as a liaison between targeted communities and healthcare agencies; providing culturally appropriate health education /information and outreach to targeted populations; providing referral and follow up services or otherwise coordinating care; providing informal counseling, social support and advocacy to targeted populations; escorting and transporting clients; providing courier/dispatcher functions; performing pre-clinical examinations of vital statistics, such as measuring a patient’s weight, height, temperature and blood pressure.
License and Certification:
None
Substitution:
Possession of a Community Health Worker Certificate from City College of San Francisco can substitute for 6 months of experience.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ORIGINATION DATE: 12/18/72
AMENDED DATE: 5/5/80; 3/31/15; 11/09/15
REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.
BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA SFUSD