Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5789 - Public Health Navigator

Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $20.10 - $23.62 Per Hour

Pay Range: $20.10 - $27.14 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

• 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.

The first review of applications will be on 6/27/2025.

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION ENDING NOVEMBER 2027.

The Pima County Health Department is seeking a compassionate Public Health Navigator to connect individuals and families with essential health resources and services. This role collaborates with internal teams and community partners to improve access to care guide clients through the healthcare system and overcome barriers that may prevent them from receiving necessary treatment. Key responsibilities include providing health education determining eligibility for services and coordinating referrals within the community.

The Public Health Navigator also works closely with other programs to align activities and achieve shared health goals. Providing culturally sensitive support is essential as this role serves individuals from diverse backgrounds and ensures respectful personalized assistance that promotes health equity for all Pima County residents.

Essential Functions:

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 departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Works with participants to set healthcare goals and collaborates with care teams to achieve goals;

• Maintains written and/or electronic client records documenting client history vital information and services provided to program participants;

• Makes presentations to community interest groups on program-related topics;

• Assists public health professionals from the department and from the community in health navigation and reducing disparities in the community;

• Refers to internal or external case management services when other issues are identified (i.e. hunger issues domestic violence issues etc.);

• Acts as a department representative and subject matter expert to assigned program(s);

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates program activities with various stakeholders;

• Assists with program reports as required by Program Manager or funders;

• Assists with the development and dissemination of public information specific to assigned programs;

• Assists in program evaluation activities such as conducting surveys facilitating focus groups hosting stakeholder meetings and gathering data;

• Communicates and effectively interacts with people of diverse and complex cultures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in healthcare administration public health public or business administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of experience providing administrative support for a program or specialized work unit.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Three years of experience with Pima County in a Public Health Program Specialist Community Health Worker Health Educator I or II or other closely-related role as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

• Minimum one (1) year experience conducting community outreach and education.

• Minimum six (6) months experience participating in community groups coalitions or community membermeetings.

• Experience working with health professionals healthcare clinics and/or healthcare plans.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: Department of Labor Regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this classification may have a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and other communicable diseases. In accordance with OSHA and Pima County guidelines tuberculin (TB) screening hepatitis B vaccinations and safety training and equipment will be provided. Some positions may require fluency in English and a second language as determined by the department head. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Frequently operates a computer and office equipment in an office setting and/or clinic. Constantly observes details at close range. Occasionally stationary at a desk. Frequently moves about inside an office and/or clinic setting. Frequently participates in external events and/or mobile sites.

Working Conditions: The Public Health Navigator operates within an office and/or clinic setting and may frequently work out in the community at events and mobile sites. Regular daily attendance is an essential function for this position however is eligible for alternative work schedules if deemed appropriate by the division leadership and program scheduling needs.

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.