Community Health Worker III - Health Department

Location: Northern

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** Job Description Summary
** Department - Health#
** Job Description
**** Job Type: Classified*
* ** Job Classification: 5761 - Community Health Worker III*
* ** Salary Grade: 6
**** Pay Range
**** Hiring Range: $21.76 - $25.56 Per Hour
**** Pay Range: $21.76 - $29.36 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 Community Health Worker III (CHW III) supports Pima County’s Environmental Health efforts by serving as a senior level community liaison, educator, and navigator for residents impacted by water contamination, specifically trichloroethylene (TCE) exposure associated with the Tucson International Airport Area (TIAA) Superfund site.  This position will plan and implement initiatives and community based activities around environmental health contaminants. It provides advanced community based support, conducts outreach in historically affected neighborhoods, assists residents in understanding environmental exposures, and connects individuals to health, social, and environmental resources.

The CHW III plays a vital role in building community trust, supporting environmental justice priorities, and ensuring residents have access to accurate information, culturally relevant education, and pathways to care and assistance.

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* 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 department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

* Provides leadership within the community health team, offering guidance and mentorship to junior community health workers;
* Supports the development and implementation of training programs for team members;
* Leads and coordinates community engagement initiatives, including workshops, health fairs, and awareness campaigns;
* Contributes to the development and implementation of community health programs and initiatives;
* Identifies areas for program improvement and innovation based on community needs and feedback;
* Works with clients facing complex health and social challenges, providing intensive case management and support;
* Advocates for systemic changes and policy improvements that positively impact community health outcomes;
* Leads quality improvement initiatives within the community health team, identifying opportunities for enhancement;
* Implements strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality and culturally competent services;
* Stays informed about emerging public health trends, evidence-based practices, and community resources.  
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* Minimum Qualifications:

**** High school diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years of experience in community work, education, or working as a community health worker (CHW) or representative (CHR) AND certified as a CHW or CHR from an accredited program. Certification must be provided at the 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.):*
* * Minimum one (1) year experience with environmental contamination response or exposure related public health work.
* Experience with TCE contamination history, southside Tucson communities, or Superfund related public health issues.
* Experience collaborating with community-based organizations, researchers, and/or healthcare institutions.
* Experience with/knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data management tools.
** 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…