Heat Response and Relief Community Health Worker

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Conducts outreach to identify individuals and families in need of health and social services;
• Provides health education on various topics, including disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, and navigating the healthcare system;
• Offers support and guidance to community members, assisting them with accessing healthcare services, including making appointments, understanding health insurance billing and enrollment, and following up on healthcare recommendations;
• Advocates for clients and communities within the healthcare system and other agencies to ensure their needs and preferences are addressed;
• Assists community members with access to services and resources;
  Builds and maintains partnerships with local organizations, healthcare providers, and social services to support community health initiatives;
• Participates in community meetings and events to represent the organization and gather information on community health needs and resources;
• Collects data on community health needs, services provided, and outcomes;
• Maintains accurate and confidential records of client interactions and services provided;
• Assists with training and developing other community health workers.
  

• Experience with community outreach and education.
• Experience working with diverse populations and disadvantaged communities.
• Experience with/knowledge of heat safety considerations, heat-related illness, and basic first aid.
  
  

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - reaching and stooping; Motion Activity - simple and firm grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - none; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone; Vision - operate motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception and have peripheral vision.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position. 

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.