NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
Community Health Advocate - Part Time
96001, CA
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.91/hr - $26/hr
1+ years expShasta County is known for its natural beauty and quality of life, and they are seeking a Community Health Advocate to support the Health and Human Services Agency's Public Health Branch. The role involves performing paraprofessional health duties related to community outreach, referral-based client follow-up, and community organizing.
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Responsibilities
Disseminate health education information and teach basic health practices relating to communicable disease, immunization, mental health, nutrition, and sanitation; relay and discuss findings on health needs and cultural attitudes of the community to the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA); represents HHSA staff on selected community organizations and committees; act as catalyst for culturally appropriate problem solving through community networks to reduce health access barriers; collaborate in the development of culturally attuned services and outreach strategies; and act as liaison between community and the HHSA for improved service delivery
Support the work of the Public Health Nurses and other professional classes; provide appropriate client based interventions and follow up to improve identified health problems according to referrals and guidance from Public Health Nurses and other professional classes; clarify professional and medical instructions to community and referred clients; track and locate clients in support of follow up care; facilitate community and client coordination of HHSA services with other appropriate services; and facilitate culturally competent follow-up, especially with high-risk clients
May conduct and maintain needs assessment and resource inventory for community; may generate networks and effective community advisory groups to motivate positive health related change in the community and in health care services
Translate on behalf of clients when no alternative translator is available and will perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: Health beliefs and potential health delivery barriers of target population; community outreach and organizing; and the culture of target population
Ability to: Learn health principles of disease control including health practices related to communicable disease, immunization, mental health, nutrition, and sanitation; speak Spanish, Mien, or another Southeast Asian language; communicate health principles in a culturally appropriate manner to target populations; work well with HHSA professionals; work well with community members of target population; and organize community networks and Community Advisory Committee
One (1) year of experience in community outreach or paraprofessional work in a health or social services setting
Possession of a valid California driver's license
Preferred
Demonstrate an enthusiasm about breastfeeding and have a desire to share that enthusiasm
Demonstrate the ability to identify common breastfeeding risks; help clients resolve breastfeeding problems through counseling and/or referral
Demonstrate good communication skills
Fluent in the language of the WIC participants they counsel
Has breastfed a child
Current certification as a Lactation Educator and/or Lactation Counselor (CLE, CLC or CLEC)
Experience with public benefit programs and with resources and referral sources in Shasta County
Experience working with individuals who have mental illness, substance abuse issues, or people in poverty
Benefits
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
1 Floating holiday annually.
10 working days a year during the first three years of service.
15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service.
17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service.
20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service.
96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
24 hours paid leave for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.
Shasta County contracts with PERS for medical insurance.
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance.
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees.
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies with employer match up to 3%
IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
Optional additional insurance products are available through Aflac.
Employee Assistance Program through ACI Specialty Benefits.
Golden State Finance Authority – Down payment Assistance
ScholarShare 529 – College Savings Plan
Longevity Pay eligibility review with at least ten years of continuous service with Shasta County
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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