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PLEASE READ THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. An Alameda County Job Application is required to be considered for ALL County recruitments. Alameda County Public Health Department, Community Engagement Unit, is recruiting for a Provisional: Community Outreach Worker I / II Join our dynamic, motivated, and compassionate team. Salary Range: $60,723.00 - $80,827.50 Annually (Depending on Experience) Plus, an excellent benefits package! This is a provisional recruitment: Provisional Appointments: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. However, to obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County Exam when open. ABOUT US The mission of Community Health Services (CHS) is to encourage, support, and empower residents to be healthy, build capacity for self-sufficiency, and improve the health and well-being of the community. The division focuses on neighborhood-based community strategies that address root causes of health and social inequity in public education and income and economic development. Learn more about us! THE POSITION Under general supervision of the Community Health Services (CHS) Division Deputy Director, the Community Outreach Worker (COW) assists in outreach to priority populations in Alameda County. This position aims to increase equity in health outcomes in conjunction with CHS programs. Service activities include health education, assistance in case management, navigating systems, providing linkage to community-based organizations and agencies, referrals of eligible individuals and families, and acting as a liaison between communities, agencies, and program staff. This position may also provide light case management through brief interventions and participate in community or health coalitions and partnerships. The role may involve working with community-based organizations on education related to CHS programs. Performs other duties as assigned within the classification. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Community Outreach Worker II is the journey-level class in this series. Incumbents interact with clients, exercise independent judgment in assessments and referrals, and are distinguished from higher professional classes by increased knowledge, skills, and experience. They perform their duties with a degree of independence and may be trained across various programs within CHS. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Note:

Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each individual. Conduct community outreach and health education activities supporting CHS program goals, focusing on priority populations to achieve equitable health outcomes. Provide education, outreach, and support in areas such as: Client navigation and referrals to programs serving priority populations, including: Providing educational information on health/social services in Alameda County Informing clients of community services and contacting agencies on their behalf Assisting clients with navigating social and health systems, including application assistance for MediCal and other benefits; screening for eligibility; scheduling appointments Supporting professional staff with non-clinical interviews and data collection, entering information into systems Conducting outreach calls to newly enrolled participants to assess needs and make referrals Health education and community outreach on topics related to disease prevention and CHS programs, including participating in health fairs, conducting educational sessions, public speaking, and coalition participation Supporting policy change and community health initiatives by working with community leaders and organizations, educating staff, and advocating for healthier environments Providing problem-solving support for public benefits or insurance disruptions Representing staff in community meetings and translating educational materials as needed Interpreting during client interviews, maintaining records and data entry, and supporting case management services as assigned Performing other duties within the classification as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience:

The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in community outreach, including duties like intake, peer counseling, data collection, health education, screening, placement, and referral. Substitution:

An AA degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units) in health services, social sciences, health education, or related fields may substitute for one year of experience. HOW TO APPLY Deadline:

TBD Submit a County of Alameda Job Application, resume, and cover letter to: Tyler Clark, (HCSAJOBAPPS@acgov.org) Application templates are available online on Alameda County’s Employment Center. New users can fill out an application, review, and save or print it. Alameda County HCSA encourages diverse candidates to apply to reflect the communities served. BENEFITS In addition to salary, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including: Health & Well-Being: Medical, Dental, Vision plans Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits Financial Future: Retirement Plan (Pension) Deferred Compensation (457 or Roth) Work/Life Balance: Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Vacation Purchase Management Leave, Catastrophic Sick Leave Auto/Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Guaranteed Ride Home Wellness and Discount Programs, Child Care Resources, Credit Union Eligibility and offerings may vary. Click to learn more about benefits.

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