COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

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COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

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Position/Program Information

We Welcome Applications from Everyone.

We will accept online applications beginning on Tuesday March 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM (PT) - Continuous.

The application window may close unexpectedly once we have met the recruitment needs.

Exam Number: Y8103H

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHOLDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

Why work for us?

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public sector benefits packages in the nation.

• Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
• Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
• Generous Parental and Family Leave Benefits
• Ridesharing, Parking, and Transit Benefits
• 13 paid holidays per year

MISSION :
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

What does this position do?
In the role of Community Health Worker for the County of Los Angeles, you gain an outstanding chance to assist professional staff in providing direct health, mental health, or social services to clients and patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives referrals and reviews referral information to provide release planning services and introduce the Patient Reentry Care Management (PRCM) program to incarcerated individuals, that may include individuals with mental illness and/or dual diagnosis history.
  
• Collaborates with the client and PRCM care team to complete and review the Initial Release Plan (IRP). This is based on the client’s service area.
  
• Uses various county applications (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD), ORCHID, Integrated Behavioral Health Information System, Court Portal, etc.) to research client historical information, location of client, court date, housing, health status, and level of observation.
  
• Documents client encounter in online medical chart such as ORCHID or other client tracking spreadsheets or systems.
  
• Gathers and uploads client documents into various systems for the purpose of ensuring confidential documents are completed.
  
• Places resources in client’s property, e.g., Transit Access Pass (TAP), Department of Motor Vehicles Voucher, IRP, Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH) Flyer, Justice Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) Flyer, and/or other LA County Resources.
  
• Collaborates with LASD and Correctional Health Services personnel for assistance and orientation with the continuum of client care in a jail setting.
  
• Provides information on jail resources, as needed.
  
• Assists with program development and training new PRCM staff as needed.
  
• Assists with other care team tasks as needed.
  

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS :
One year of full-time experience working with the public or with community groups performing duties such as interviewing clients or patients concerning health or social service matters, answering questions, and providing information about health, mental health, and social services to clients or patients

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour workweek. Work performed part-time will be prorated on a month-for-month basis.

LICENSE :
A validCalifornia Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light :

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :
Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals involved with the justice system such as probation, parole or re-entry.
• Experience working with substance use, homelessness or social needs programs.
• Additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirements.

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst, Michelle Rivas at [email protected] as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran’s credit, we can include it before the list is available.

Additional Information

Examination content :

This assessment type, weighted 100%, will evaluate the experience you list on your application, including responses to desirable qualifications the supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

Applicants will need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be placed on the list.
Eligibility information :
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly for 12 months.

Vacancy information :

We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services.
Available shift :
Appointees may work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Application and filing information :
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.

• Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, include yours when applying.
• For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout the County. Please visit https://lacountylibrary.org.
• All applicants must file their application online using their own login information. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Michelle Rivas (213) 288-7000
mrivas2 @dhs.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$51,128.88 - $58,560.00 Annually