Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5902 - Community Health Worker I

Salary Grade: 2

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $17.13 - $20.13 Per Hour

Pay Range: $17.13 - $23.13 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.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION ENDING DECEMBER 2028.

The first review of applications will be on07/25/2025.

The Pima County Health Department is seeking passionate individuals to join the Cavity Free AZ Program to reach children who do not have access to regular dental care. The dental team provides preventive dental services in a 36-foot recreational vehicle that has been converted into our mobile dental unit. In this grant-funded position Community Health Worker I (CHW) offers a variety of responsibilities such as scheduling and preparing for mobile dental clinics. The CHW is responsible for assisting with the outreach to schools scheduling educational presentations and clinics school districts. You will work closely with schools and community partners and provide a short dental sealant education in classrooms. As part of the Oral Health team the CHW will also assist with the daily clinic processes including chairside dental assisting. You will receive training and ongoing support to develop your dental skills. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of children and families and make a meaningful impact on their health and well-being.

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.

• Completes required core competency training during business hours within one year of hire date;

• Serves as a link between community members services and organizations while maintaining privacy and confidentiality;

• Responds to questions from the community regarding support and services;

• Provides support to community members about how to use and connect with services and resources;

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community organizations participates in various community partner initiatives and activities;

• Conducts outreach activities and engagement with partners;

• Assists in the implementation of activities that meet program goals and objectives which may include clinical activities such as taking blood pressures or testing;

• Participates in the development and dissemination of culturally responsive materials and public information specific to assigned programs;

• Assists in program evaluation activities such as conducting surveys and hosting community meetings;

• Implements specialized programming throughout the community.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certification.

(Proof of High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certification must be provided at time of application.)

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/Spanish).

• Experience with dental/medical.

• Experience working with elementary children/families.

• Minimum six (6) months experience with Microsoft Office: Word Excel and Outlook.

Selection Process:

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 as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license is at time of application.ValidAZdriver license is 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.Some positions may require County-provided certification in capillary finger punctures within six months of appointment.

Special Notice Items: 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.Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a low risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. In accordance with OSHA and Pima County guidelines Tuberulin (TB) screening Hepatitis B vaccinations and safety training and equipment will be provided as applicable.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment. Frequently observes details at a close range. Occasionally remains in a stationary position. Frequently operates out in the community indoors and outdoors at events and meetings. Occasionally moves about inside an office.

Working Conditions: The Community Health Worker I operates in a professional office setting and out in the community. This role routinely changes locations and functions as necessary to support the programs. Regular daily attendance is an essential function for this position; however an alternative work schedule may be an option based on the needs of the program. This role may participate in outdoor activities in variable weather conditions.

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.