City and County of San Francisco
Health Worker 3 - (2587) Multiple Departments Citywide
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Health Worker 3 - (2587) Multiple Departments Citywide
City and County of San Francisco.
Application Details
Application Opening: November 14, 2025
Application Deadline: Continuous
Salary: $80,340 – $97,578 annually
Recruitment ID: REF58271N
Shift Days, evenings, weekends, and/or holiday shifts may be required, depending on the position.
General Job Description Under general supervision, the 2587 Health Worker 3 performs a wide variety of the more difficult paraprofessional duties in a service program; works with professional staff in extending effective services to clients of the program served; plans, develops, and follows through on all contacts and cases; may supervise a small staff of workers, primarily Health Worker 1 and 2.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in planning recreational, educational, and work therapy activities in therapeutic rehabilitation programs.
Interview and screen patients.
Identify patient’s general condition and assist in assessing specific patient conditions and in treatment planning in conjunction with professional staff.
Perform crisis intervention activities.
Represent program staff in meetings with local community groups and governmental and social agencies.
Conduct craft, recreation, and other activity groups as part of a therapeutic program.
Assist in conducting therapy sessions with professional supervision, as directed.
Maintain records incidental to other assigned duties, including patient charts.
Conduct surveys and operate technical equipment.
Supervise others primarily in the lower Health Worker classifications.
When assigned to a specialized activities program, plan, implement, supervise, coordinate, publicize, evaluate, and document activities for patients, including social, creative, educational, physical and religious programs.
The 2587 Health Worker 3 performs other related duties as assigned/required.
Working Conditions Some positions may require employees to work directly with individuals within locked jails and psychiatric facilities; with the homeless population and individuals who have or are carriers of infectious/communicable diseases. Some positions may also require exposure to inclement weather conditions and/or heavy lifting.
Qualifications
Two (2) years of verifiable experience within the last five (5) years, working with a culturally diverse population 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.
Substitution: Possession of a Community Health Worker Certificate from City College of San Francisco can substitute for six months of experience.
Special Conditions
Bilingual proficiency in English and a target language; applicants must indicate the language(s) in which they claim proficiency.
Possession of a valid Alcohol and Other Drugs Counseling Certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
Activity Therapist Experience.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars. Appeals may be submitted under Civil Service Rule 110.4. For detailed information consult the City of San Francisco website or Human Resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Contact Juliette Soto juliette.soto@sfdph.org (628) 271‑6709
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Application Details
Application Opening: November 14, 2025
Application Deadline: Continuous
Salary: $80,340 – $97,578 annually
Recruitment ID: REF58271N
Shift Days, evenings, weekends, and/or holiday shifts may be required, depending on the position.
General Job Description Under general supervision, the 2587 Health Worker 3 performs a wide variety of the more difficult paraprofessional duties in a service program; works with professional staff in extending effective services to clients of the program served; plans, develops, and follows through on all contacts and cases; may supervise a small staff of workers, primarily Health Worker 1 and 2.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in planning recreational, educational, and work therapy activities in therapeutic rehabilitation programs.
Interview and screen patients.
Identify patient’s general condition and assist in assessing specific patient conditions and in treatment planning in conjunction with professional staff.
Perform crisis intervention activities.
Represent program staff in meetings with local community groups and governmental and social agencies.
Conduct craft, recreation, and other activity groups as part of a therapeutic program.
Assist in conducting therapy sessions with professional supervision, as directed.
Maintain records incidental to other assigned duties, including patient charts.
Conduct surveys and operate technical equipment.
Supervise others primarily in the lower Health Worker classifications.
When assigned to a specialized activities program, plan, implement, supervise, coordinate, publicize, evaluate, and document activities for patients, including social, creative, educational, physical and religious programs.
The 2587 Health Worker 3 performs other related duties as assigned/required.
Working Conditions Some positions may require employees to work directly with individuals within locked jails and psychiatric facilities; with the homeless population and individuals who have or are carriers of infectious/communicable diseases. Some positions may also require exposure to inclement weather conditions and/or heavy lifting.
Qualifications
Two (2) years of verifiable experience within the last five (5) years, working with a culturally diverse population 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.
Substitution: Possession of a Community Health Worker Certificate from City College of San Francisco can substitute for six months of experience.
Special Conditions
Bilingual proficiency in English and a target language; applicants must indicate the language(s) in which they claim proficiency.
Possession of a valid Alcohol and Other Drugs Counseling Certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
Activity Therapist Experience.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars. Appeals may be submitted under Civil Service Rule 110.4. For detailed information consult the City of San Francisco website or Human Resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Contact Juliette Soto juliette.soto@sfdph.org (628) 271‑6709
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