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Form of workIn compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.
Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, promotes community awareness of health and wellness issues; plans, organizes, and conducts health education programs; prepares and presents health education materials, provides outreach services for at risk populations, conducts education forums on priority health issues; provides case management services to clients and assists clients in accessing community services.
Plans, organizes, conducts, and evaluates community outreach programs, workshops, activities and conferences to promote health education, risk reduction, and healthy behaviors.
Determines target populations and identifies specific educational needs by conducting statistical, demographic and socio-cultural surveys and assessments.
Prepares and submits funding proposals to appropriate agencies and organizations. | Provides information and referrals to appropriate health service providers and/or other agencies.
Bilingual Candidates: Translates, interprets and otherwise communicates with members of the Spanish speaking community.
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a health related field.
- One year of experience in a health care or mental health setting is highly desirable.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
LICENSE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a valid California driver's license
- Bilingual Candidates: Must pass a Merit Systems Services written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.
For questions about this recruitment, please contact:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
