City and County of San Francisco
healthcare
HealthWorker2
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“Health Worker 2 at City and County of San Francisco. Skills: Liaison, Health education, Referral services, Counseling. Perform paraprofessional duties in a service program. Serve as liaison between community residents and program”
Industry & Context.
Exercise sound judgment and make informed decisions
Work directly with individuals within locked jails and psychiatric facilities, Work with the homeless population, Work with individuals who have or are carriers of infectious/communicable diseases, Exposure to inclement weather conditions, Heavy lifting, Frequent walking, Standing, Pushing/pulling, Bilingual Proficiency in English and a target language, Possession of a valid Alcohol and other Drugs Counseling Certification
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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 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, Community Health Worker Certificate from City College of San Francisco can substitute for 6 months of experience
Nice to Have
Bilingual Proficiency in English and a target language, Possession of a valid Alcohol and other Drugs Counseling Certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies
What You'll Do.
Perform paraprofessional duties in a service program
Serve as liaison between community residents and program
Provide counseling and advice to patients regarding health
Supervise Health Worker 1
Drive or accompany patients between locations
Provide information and resources to patients
Assist patients in utilizing facilities
Make follow-up contacts
Serve as liaison between professional staff and community
Provide language interpretation services
Assist in gathering and evaluating data
Perform clerical duties
Transport ambulatory patients
Transport staff members
Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Build and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative relationships in diverse, multicultural environments
Communication Scope
Orally communicate effectively and professionally; Communicate written information clearly; Read and understand information
Full Job Description
5/27/2026 - Minor revision. No need to reapply. This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. * Application Opening: November 14, 2025 Application Deadline : Continuous * Salary : [$74,490 - $90,532 Annually](https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=2586) * Appointment Type : [Permanent Civil Service](https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/role-types/) * Recruitment ID : CCT-2586-H00195 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services. Positions may be located at the following locations,but not limited to: Zuckerberg San Francisco Gen
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