Community Health Advocate - South Lake Tahoe

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　　Community Health Advocate - South Lake Tahoe

　　Salary

　　$44,948.80 - $54,641.60 Annually

　　Location

　　South Lake Tahoe, CA

　　Job Type

　　Full Time, Part Time, Limited Term & Extra Help

　　Job Number

　　2401-8516SLT

　　Department

　　Library

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

　　The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

　　THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT

　　The Community Health Advocate is a vital member of both our Community Hub team and the South Lake Tahoe Library which overlooks beautiful Lake Tahoe and is frequented by visitors year-round. Community Hubs are collaborative efforts located within our Library branches and staffed by a team specializing in family engagement, early literacy, and community health that are focused on children, families, and individuals across the lifespan. Each Community Hub team is dedicated to building resilient communities by helping individuals including seniors, veterans, families, and caregivers gain access to needed resources, including informal community supports and formal services.

　　THE OPPORTUNITY

　　Perform a variety of public health duties related to community outreach and education regarding basic public health practices; perform referral based client follow-up and assists in organizing community networks.

　　The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

　　Disseminate health education information and provide instruction regarding basic public health practices relating to communicable disease, immunization, nutrition, and sanitation.

　　Collect, evaluate and discuss findings regarding health needs and cultural attitudes of the community with technical, professional and management staff in the Public Health Department.

　　Collaborate in the development of culturally attuned services and outreach strategies regarding public health practices.

　　Provide appropriate individual, community, and population based interventions and follow-up to improve identified health issues as outlined in a plan of care developed by the assigned Public Health Nurse or multi-disciplinary case management team, which includes psycho-social, physical and environmental oriented actions.

　　Facilitate culturally competent follow-up with referral-based clients, especially those determined to be at high risk.

　　Conduct basic needs assessments for individuals and/or families.

　　Connect individuals and/or families to resources either through direct delivery of goods and services and/or referral to outside agencies.

　　Facilitate community advisory groups to identify community needs.

　　Develop a working knowledge of what resources are available to individuals and families within our community.

　　Attend collaborative meetings with partner agencies such as El Dorado County Office of Education, First 5 El Dorado, Health and Human Services Departments, Housing El Dorado Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, etc.

　　Data entry & data analysis.

　　Participate in outreach events such as resource distributions, community events, etc.

　　Assist patrons with typical library functions such as registering for a library card, checking in/out materials, placing holds, locating requested materials, etc.

　　For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/854045?keywords=community%20health%20advocate&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

　　Ideal Candidate Statement

　　The Community Health Advocate works as part of a collaborative team to connect people to essential resources. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated person driven to find information and solutions. They will be aware of resources available in our community, collaborate with others in order to identify additional resources, and actively participate in community working groups to build networks of support. They will treat colleagues and clients with respect, maintain positive working relationships, and be enthusiastic about working with a diverse population. The ideal candidate will excel in the following: Flexibility, Time management, Teamwork, Positive attitude, Ability to serve community members without judgment, Ability to define boundaries, and Communication skills.

　　Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:

　　Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

　　Equivalent to two years of college level coursework in sociology, psychology, social services or a related field,

　　AND

　　One year of paid or unpaid experience in community outreach activities,

　　OR

　　Three years of increasingly responsible experience providing technical and administrative support in a health or social services setting.

　　Bilingual

　　The ability to speak and read Spanish in addition to English is required for this position.

　　The ability to speak and read Spanish in addition to English is required for this position. Spanish bilingual candidates may be eligible to receive differential pay of $1.00 per hour for all hours in pay status. In order to be eligible to receive such differential, an employee must demonstrate language proficiency acceptable to the Department Head as certified in writing to the Director of Human Resources. The Human Resources Department shall use a verbal and/or written testing process, depending upon the level of bilingual skill required of the employee, to validate the employee's skills. The differential is defined by the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and the Bargaining Unit representing this job classification. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is available on the County of El Dorado website.

　　Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/854045?keywords=community%20health%20advocate&pagetype=classSpecifications) to view the minimum qualifications for Community Health Advocate, as well as physical, environmental, and working conditions.

　　SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

　　Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

　　If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at [email protected].

　　RECRUITMENT PROCESS

　　The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

　　Training and Experience Review: A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts may not have access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete.

　　For more information on the recruitment process, click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/Pages/Recruitment.aspx) .

　　Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

　　ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

　　The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Community Health Advocate. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and full-time vacancies for at least three (3) months.

　　There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Library Department, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

　　Click here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanResources/pages/Frequently_Asked_Questions.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions.

　　The County of El Dorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

　　Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

　　40 miles to Downtown Sacramento

　　50 miles to Sacramento International Airport

　　129 miles to San Francisco

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　　Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports

　　Skiing and Snowboarding

　　Live Music and Music Festivals

　　Local Craft Breweries and Wineries

　　El Dorado County Fair

　　Placerville Speedway Races

　　Farm to Fork Restaurants

　　Small Business Shops

　　Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here (https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:98be827b-28ea-3a73-b882-4ec22b1ae281) for more information.

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　　The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

　　For your Health and Well-Being:

　　Medical

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

　　Basic Life Insurance

　　Long Term Disability (LTD)

　　Discounts on gym memberships

　　For your Financial Future:

　　CalPERS Retirement

　　Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

　　Optional Life Insurance

　　For your Work/Life Balance:

　　Paid Holidays

　　Floating Holidays

　　Vacation and sick leave accruals

　　To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado

　　please visit our website located here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/Risk/Documents/2023/GE%20Benefit%20Summary%2012-7-2022.pdf) .

　　Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

　　01

　　Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

　　I acknowledge receipt of this information

　　02

　　This position requires a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and a current satisfactory driving record with the DMV?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Are you able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently? You will be required to demonstrate this during the interview process. If you select "no" you will not be referred for this particular vacancy but may remain on the eligibility list for a period of three (3) months.

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　This recruitment is to fill current and future vacancies in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Are you willing to accept work in South Lake Tahoe?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Describe your experience working with multiple community partners and co-workers in a community service setting. Include in your response how you established and maintained effective working relationships with those involved in order to provide the best service to your clients. Your response must identify what the setting was, your role, the titles of the community partners and co-workers, and the types of clients served. If you do not have experience in this area please type N/A.

　　06

　　Describe your experience (paid or unpaid) performing community outreach, community organization, or community networking. Your response must include the type of community outreach, community organization, or community networking you performed; the name of the organization you worked for; the goal of the organization; and your role in the outreach process. If you do not have experience in this area please type N/A.

　　07

　　Describe your experience working with clients from different cultures or socio-economic backgrounds than your own. Your response must identify the type of setting you gained this experience, what steps you took to learn about the various cultural attributions, and how you effectively and appropriately communicated with the clients. If you do not have experience in this area please type N/A.

　　08

　　Describe your experience planning, organizing, and coordinating health education materials. Your response must specify the type(s) of health education materials you have experience planning, organizing, and coordinating; the intended population for the materials; and what methods you used to develop the materials. If you do not have experience in this area please type N/A.

　　Required Question