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Page 1 of 6 SFGOV Residents Business Government Visit 2586 Health Worker 2 Recruitment #TEX-2586-065832 Department Public Health Analyst Juliette Soto Date Opened 7/31/2015 8:00:00 AM Filing Deadline

1 Page 1 of 6 SFGOV Residents Business Government Visit 2586 Health Worker 2 Recruitment #TEX Department Public Health Analyst Juliette Soto Date Opened 7/31/2015 8:00:00 AM Filing Deadline 8/14/2015 5:00:00 PM Salary Job Type $ $29.35/hour Temporary Exempt Employment Type As-Needed INTRODUCTION Appointment Type: Temporary, As-needed. Employment is limited to 1,040 work-hours or six ( 6) months. Exempt employees are considered at will and serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. The Department of Public Health is accepting applications for one (1) as-needed position in class 2586 Health Worker II (Public Health Programs). The current position is located at the Population Health & Prevention s Tuberculosis Control Section at San Francisco General Hospital. The position will serve primarily in the Tuberculosis (TB) clinic and sometimes in the community. Please note that the applicant pool from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies in this class. Shift: Monday-Friday (20 hours per week), weekends and/or holiday shifts may be required. Essential Duties: Under supervision, the Health Worker II will assist with a wide variety of paraprofessional duties in the TB program. The Health Worker II will serve primarily in TB clinic assisting with high risk patient populations, private provider referrals, or community Health Clinic referrals and will provide TB screening in the clinic, as well as in the community. The Health Worker II will function as a liaison to patients and program staff relaying current and accurate TB education to patients

2 Page 2 of 6 between the TB Clinic, patient s home, shelter or place of work. The essential duties include: Administers Directly observed therapy/directly observed Preventative therapy (DOT/DOPT), which consists of providing pre-packaged medications to TB patients to observe medication consumption either face to face or on video; Advise and assist patients in utilizing TB control services; Follow up with patients on scheduled appointments via telephone or letters; Serve as liaison between medical staff and patient population; Conduct per-examination vitals, obtain pre-exam weight for patients on anti-tb treatment, and administer questionnaire for side effects of TB medications; Escort and transport patient between TB Clinic residence, or place of work; Transport staff member s to meeting (subject to approval by administration); Administer DOT to active TB patients who cannot physically come to the TB Clinic-using City authorized vehicles; Record and provide patients with incentives to adhere to therapy; Pick-up and deliver supplies and equipment including high-security pharmaceuticals, laboratory tests and mail; Find and retrieve medical records, X-rays, CD-ROM s and other confidential patient records; Communicate with co-workers, supervisors and patients in courteous clear professional manner; Register patients being seen in the TB Clinic; Provide information on clinic procedures, eligibility to patients; Clean and maintain sputum induction equipment; Prepare incentives for patients to improve treatment adherence both in clinic and in the field; Assist Disease Control Investigator (DCI) with field screenings in the community, some early mornings or late evening including industrial environments, residential hotels, homeless shelters, rehabilitation programs, etc. Attend Community Health fairs; Record and report vehicle malfunctions to administration. The Health Worker 2 performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One (1) year of verifiable experience within the last five (5) years, working with a culturally diverse population performing a combination of the following range of duties: providing information, education, intervention and/or referral services; developing of treatment plans; conducting interviews/investigations; advising counseling clients; escorting/transporting clients; providing courier/dispatcher functions and participating in health promotion and health education outreach

3 Page 3 of 6 activities. Substitution: Possession of a Community Health Worker Certificate from City College of San Francisco can substitute for 6 months of experience. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. HOW TO APPLY Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit to register an account (if you have not already done so) and begin the application process. Select the desired job announcement Select Apply and read and acknowledge the information Select either I am a New User if you have not previously registered, or I have Registered Previously Follow instructions on the screen Computers are available for the public (from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco. Applicants may be contacted by about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their to accept CCSF mail from the following Applicants will receive a confirmation that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation for their records. Failure to receive this means that the online application was not submitted or received. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

4 Page 4 of 6 If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Sheila Davis-Jackson, by at Sheila.Davis-Jackson@sfdph.org. Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at Verification of experience: Verification of all experience needed to qualify, when requested must be on the employer's letterhead indicating the name of the applicant, job title, dates of employment, hours per week worked, duties performed and must be signed by the supervisor and/or appropriate representative. City employees do not need to submit verification of City work experience if experience gained is from the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee's class will only be allowed if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules. City employees relying upon qualifying work experience gained outside the City and County of San Francisco must submit written verification of such experience as described above. Note: Falsifying one s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. SELECTION PROCEDURES The selection procedure will include evaluation of applications and the supplemental questionnaire in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. Language Proficiency Exam For positions requiring bilingual fluency, candidates deemed qualified who meet the special language condition must pass a departmentally approved language proficiency exam prior to appointment. CONVICTION HISTORY As part of the selection process an image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) history will disqualify you as a candidate based on the specific requirements of the position to which you are applying. If selected for

5 Page 5 of 6 fingerprinting, the hiring department will contact you to schedule an appointment. Candidates applying for positions with the Unified School District and the Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code. Candidates applying for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section ). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. CONCLUSION 1. General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures: Important Employment Information for the City and County of San Francisco can be obtained at or hard copy at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor. 2. Copies of Application Documents: Applicants should keep copies of all documents submitted, as these will not be returned. 3. Right to Work: All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States. 4. Requests: Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for this job announcement can find information on requesting a reasonable ADA Accommodation at: 5. Medical Examination: Prior to appointment, at the Department's expense, applicants may be required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) screening and a medical examination. 6. Prior to appointment, some positions require that candidates complete a personal history statement and pass a thorough background investigation to determine the candidate s suitability for employment. The investigation is limited to job-relevant and legally mandated matters, and may include a reference check, verification of employment history and education, military and financial history, fingerprinting, and criminal and motor vehicle records. Some positions require that candidates undergo drug/alcohol screening. Failure to

6 Page 6 of 6 obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment. Issued: July 31, 2015 Micki Callahan Human Resources Director Department of Human Resources Recruitment ID Number: TEX DPH/ JS/(415) /DHR POS NO BENEFITS All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009 will be required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund retiree healthcare. In addition, most employees are required to make a member contribution towards retirement, ranging from 7.5%-13.25% of compensation. For more information on these provisions, please contact the personnel office of the hiring agency. For more information about benefits, please click here. Click on the link below to apply: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. City and County of San Francisco Acc

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