San Francisco Department of Public Health
Health Worker II (2586) - Street Health Team (SFDPH)
San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Health Worker II (2586) - Street Health Team (SFDPH)
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and deeply values diversity in its workforce. All employees work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
Application Information
Application Opening–Thursday, March 6, 2025
Application Deadline–Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Salary: $73,398 - $89,206 Annually; $35.29 - $42.89 Hourly
Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt
Recruitment ID: TEX-2586-EXEMPT
Role Description Join the Street Health Team, a dynamic multidisciplinary group dedicated to providing compassionate, community-based care to people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Team members include Behavioral Health Clinicians, Nurses, Health Workers, Physicians, Psychiatrists, and community participants. We work within assigned neighborhoods, meeting individuals where they are to deliver essential services and support that promote well‑being. Collaboration with city agencies such as the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing links clients to shelter, treatment, and long‑term support.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about serving San Francisco’s most vulnerable populations and contributing to the city’s evolving, multifaceted approach to reducing homelessness and promoting long‑term stability and health.
Essential Duties
Provide information and resources to patients and others regarding health care and available facilities; assist patients in utilizing such services and make follow-up contacts when required.
Serve as liaison between the professional staff and the community.
Provide language interpretation services in contact with non‑English speaking clients.
Assist in gathering and evaluating data concerning the assigned program; perform incidental clerical duties such as keeping records, answering the telephone, and arranging client appointments.
Transport ambulatory patients between homes and clinics, hospitals, or other social agencies; transport staff members to meetings with administrative approval and report vehicle malfunctions to the supervisor.
Participate, but to a lesser degree than Health Worker I, in the health service training program.
Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment, including high‑security pharmaceutical supplies, laboratory tests, and mail.
Perform other duties as assigned.
How To Qualify Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year 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 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 (e.g., measuring weight, height, temperature, blood pressure).
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License for positions requiring driving.
Substitution: Possession of a Community Health Worker Certificate from City College of San Francisco can substitute for six months of experience for minimum qualification #1.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One year of full‑time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (based on a 40‑hour work week).
Applicants should clearly document how they meet the minimum qualifications. Verification of qualifying education and experience may be required at any point during recruitment and selection. Misrepresentation of this information may disqualify applicants from this or future opportunities.
How To Apply Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted online. Visit
careers.sf.gov
and begin the application process.
Our email communications may come from more than one department; please ensure your inbox accepts messages from all of us at the following link.
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment; they are responsible for notifying the Analyst of any updates to their email address.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email upon receipt of their online application. Retain this confirmation for your records; failure to receive it indicates the application was not submitted or received.
For additional information and resources regarding employment with the City and County of San Francisco, explore the following topics:
Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Workers
Reasonable Accommodation
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
Contact the Analyst,
Elaine Adams
at
elaine.adams@sfdph.org
or (628) 271‑6974 for any questions regarding this recruitment or application process.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or any other protected category under law.
We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt‑in to text messaging.
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Application Information
Application Opening–Thursday, March 6, 2025
Application Deadline–Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Salary: $73,398 - $89,206 Annually; $35.29 - $42.89 Hourly
Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt
Recruitment ID: TEX-2586-EXEMPT
Role Description Join the Street Health Team, a dynamic multidisciplinary group dedicated to providing compassionate, community-based care to people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Team members include Behavioral Health Clinicians, Nurses, Health Workers, Physicians, Psychiatrists, and community participants. We work within assigned neighborhoods, meeting individuals where they are to deliver essential services and support that promote well‑being. Collaboration with city agencies such as the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing links clients to shelter, treatment, and long‑term support.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about serving San Francisco’s most vulnerable populations and contributing to the city’s evolving, multifaceted approach to reducing homelessness and promoting long‑term stability and health.
Essential Duties
Provide information and resources to patients and others regarding health care and available facilities; assist patients in utilizing such services and make follow-up contacts when required.
Serve as liaison between the professional staff and the community.
Provide language interpretation services in contact with non‑English speaking clients.
Assist in gathering and evaluating data concerning the assigned program; perform incidental clerical duties such as keeping records, answering the telephone, and arranging client appointments.
Transport ambulatory patients between homes and clinics, hospitals, or other social agencies; transport staff members to meetings with administrative approval and report vehicle malfunctions to the supervisor.
Participate, but to a lesser degree than Health Worker I, in the health service training program.
Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment, including high‑security pharmaceutical supplies, laboratory tests, and mail.
Perform other duties as assigned.
How To Qualify Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year 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 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 (e.g., measuring weight, height, temperature, blood pressure).
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License for positions requiring driving.
Substitution: Possession of a Community Health Worker Certificate from City College of San Francisco can substitute for six months of experience for minimum qualification #1.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One year of full‑time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (based on a 40‑hour work week).
Applicants should clearly document how they meet the minimum qualifications. Verification of qualifying education and experience may be required at any point during recruitment and selection. Misrepresentation of this information may disqualify applicants from this or future opportunities.
How To Apply Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted online. Visit
careers.sf.gov
and begin the application process.
Our email communications may come from more than one department; please ensure your inbox accepts messages from all of us at the following link.
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment; they are responsible for notifying the Analyst of any updates to their email address.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email upon receipt of their online application. Retain this confirmation for your records; failure to receive it indicates the application was not submitted or received.
For additional information and resources regarding employment with the City and County of San Francisco, explore the following topics:
Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Workers
Reasonable Accommodation
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
Contact the Analyst,
Elaine Adams
at
elaine.adams@sfdph.org
or (628) 271‑6974 for any questions regarding this recruitment or application process.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or any other protected category under law.
We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt‑in to text messaging.
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