Salary : $47,444.80 - $57,720.00 AnnuallyLocation : Merced County Department of Public Health 260 E 15th Street Merced, CAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2400651Department: Public HealthOpening Date: 09/05/2024Closing Date: ContinuousExamples of Duties This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $22.81 per hour.Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Work with program staff to plan and participate in educational activities and training programs.
- Schedule and attend health fairs and other community events.
- Teach health related classes; order, maintain, and organize materials for outreach and educational events.
- Use computer programs to create/develop educational materials and presentations to promote public health services.
- Prepare and revise materials for a lower literacy population.
- Serve as a group facilitator when required.
- Deliver health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts.
- Represent the department at community meetings and coalitions.
- Visit, observe, and interview patients to assess living conditions/medical needs.
- Complete intake/assessments and assist with the development of case plans.
- Provide referral assistance and educational resources as needed.
- Data collection, accurate and timely data entry using databases, Excel or comparable software; produce short reports and summaries.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records; maintain outlook/electronic calendar of appointments, classes, and contacts.
- May be required to translate for Non-English-speaking clients.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of activities in communications, public relations, social work, early childhood development, health sciences, public administration, or a closely related field.License:Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic records.
- Follow regulations specific to grants and/or programs.
- Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
- Frequently operate a motor vehicle.
- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
- Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
- Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
- Sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Frequent public contact, concentration in noisy conditions, exposure to emergency situations.
- Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, cold and heat.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:
- Community resources connected to health, social services, early childhood development, and other related services.
- Referral procedures/processes.
- Networking skills.
- Basic interviewing and data collection.
- Differences in human behavior resulting from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and/or various forms of deprivation.
- Computer word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software.
- Effective public relations practices.
- Effective research and analytical practices.
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
- Understand and follow instructions and procedures.
- Obtain facts from client in sensitive situations.
- Recognize pertinent information.
- Organize and maintain a caseload.
- Communicate effectively in order to make presentations to community, public and private groups.
- Communicate effectively in writing.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Make home visits independently as required.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVESVACATION10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).SICK LEAVE0.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.HOLIDAYSTwelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.BEREAVEMENT LEAVEThree (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.INSURANCEHEALTH INSURANCEMedical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.
- Anthem 500 EPO
- Anthem 1500 EPO
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Vision Insurance - VSP
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
DISABILITY INSURANCEState Disability Insurance (SDI)
- Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.
LIFE INSURANCECounty-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Represented Employees $10,000
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employeeRETIREMENTDEFERRED COMPENSATIONThe County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.EMPLOYEE PROGRAMSEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free 800 hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTSThe County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.###.####.01 Please describe in detail your experience with public speaking, include in-person and virtual presentations you have conducted to both small and large groups and how you ensured that key information is understood and remembered by your audience. Include in your response the years of experience you possess. 02 Describe your experience developing and preparing written materials such as educational pamphlets, brochures, and posters. Include in your response the years of experience you possess. 03 Describe your experience interviewing, delivering services, and providing resources to the hard to reach and underserve population, to include the uninsured and homeless population. Include in your response the years of experience you possess. 04 This recruitment is being established to fill both full time and part time positions. Please indicate below all types of work you would be willing to accept:
- Full Time Only
- Part Time Only
- Either Full Time or Part Time
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