WHEN TO APPLY:
We will be accepting online applications for ONE DAY ONLY on TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 from 8:00 AM (PT) until before 5:00 PM (PT).
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
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Open Competitive Job Opportunity
EXAM NUMBER:
F8103B-R
Essential Job Functions
What does a Community Health Worker, Probation do?
Positions are assigned to the Education Services Unit of the Probation Department and function as program professionals tasked with providing high quality support to youth in various Camps and Halls. The Community Health Worker specializes in post-secondary support and employment preparation among other services.
Some essential duties include:
- Educating youth and young adults by learning the functions of departmental programs and community resources; providing information and educational materials of departmental programs, social services, and community resources.
- Coordinating tutoring services and/or linkage services for literacy programs for at-risk youth and young adults; and providing instructional activities and support to clients in order to stay up to date on current trainings, policies, and resources that are available.
- Communicating with various partner organizations; and explaining programs (e.g., work programs, higher-education programs, secondary education) and providing youth and young adults with the appropriate tools for transitioning back into society.
- Assisting youth and young adults by preparing and receiving service referrals; intaking family, social, and employment histories; coordinating and implementing academic support services; obtaining and completing application forms for benefits and services.
- Serving as a liaison by coordinating appointments between the community, community-based resource facilities, and County/State departments/departmental employees.
- Preparing/maintaining various documents and providing information on the progress of clients to the appropriate party (e.g., supervisors, co-workers, parents/guardians, probation officers, community based organizations coordinators, court officials, school officials, social workers).
For more information, please visit the classification specification. Community Health Worker
Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE BELOW REQUIREMENTS.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION I: Six months 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.
OPTION II: Six months of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Mental Health Advocate.
Work performed part-time in the specified capacities will be prorated on a month-for-month basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
- Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Mental Health Advocate is defined as providing a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients transitioning to community living.
County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - 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.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This exam will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment weighted at 100%, measuring:
- Customer Focus
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Following Instructions
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher to be placed on the eligible list.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS
- Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
- This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.
Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
- yrodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov
- info@governmentjobs.com
- talentcentral@shl.com
- noreply@proctoru.com
- donot-reply@amcatmail.com
Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to your e-mail address. Multiple choice and simulation assessment scores cannot be given over the telephone.
TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
- An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
- Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at the Probation Department.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application BEFORE 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline. You may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements to Qualify as listed on this job bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Important: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.
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FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
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. The Department of Human Resources is 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.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
Department Contact Name: Yendy Rodriguez
Department Contact Phone: (213) 393-2972
Department Contact Email: yrodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov
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