San Francisco Department of Public Health
Health Worker 3 - (2587) Multiple Departments Citywide
San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Health Worker 3 - (2587) Multiple Departments Citywide
Application Opening: November 14, 2025
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
Salary: $80,340 – $97,578 per year
General Job Description Under general supervision, the 2587 Health Worker 3 performs a wide variety of paraprofessional duties in service programs. Works with professional staff to extend services to clients, plans, develops, and follows through on contacts and cases, and may supervise a small staff of Health Worker 1 and 2.
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;
May perform crisis intervention activities;
Represent program staff in meetings with local community groups and governmental and social agencies to provide information on the activities and goals of the assigned program;
Conduct craft, recreation, and other activity groups as part of a therapeutic program;
Assist in conducting therapy sessions with professional supervision;
Maintain records incidental to other assigned duties, including patient charts;
Conduct surveys and operate technical equipment;
Supervise others, primarily 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.
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 6 months of experience.
Special Conditions
Bilingual Proficiency in English and a target language. Applicants must indicate on the application form 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.
Selection Procedures Multiple‑choice examination (weight: 100%). Candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate.
Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural environments; provide trauma‑informed, culturally responsive care, coordinate services, maintain records, communicate effectively, and lead/supervise staff.
Knowledge of principles of activity therapy and/or health and community services.
Candidates must achieve a passing score on the multiple‑choice exam to continue in the selection process. Scores are banked for three years.
How to Apply Applications are accepted only through the online process at
careers.sf.gov .
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 protected categories under the law.
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General Job Description Under general supervision, the 2587 Health Worker 3 performs a wide variety of paraprofessional duties in service programs. Works with professional staff to extend services to clients, plans, develops, and follows through on contacts and cases, and may supervise a small staff of Health Worker 1 and 2.
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;
May perform crisis intervention activities;
Represent program staff in meetings with local community groups and governmental and social agencies to provide information on the activities and goals of the assigned program;
Conduct craft, recreation, and other activity groups as part of a therapeutic program;
Assist in conducting therapy sessions with professional supervision;
Maintain records incidental to other assigned duties, including patient charts;
Conduct surveys and operate technical equipment;
Supervise others, primarily 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.
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 6 months of experience.
Special Conditions
Bilingual Proficiency in English and a target language. Applicants must indicate on the application form 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.
Selection Procedures Multiple‑choice examination (weight: 100%). Candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate.
Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural environments; provide trauma‑informed, culturally responsive care, coordinate services, maintain records, communicate effectively, and lead/supervise staff.
Knowledge of principles of activity therapy and/or health and community services.
Candidates must achieve a passing score on the multiple‑choice exam to continue in the selection process. Scores are banked for three years.
How to Apply Applications are accepted only through the online process at
careers.sf.gov .
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 protected categories under the law.
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