Bilingual Public Health Nurse II English​/Spanish

Join the Trauma‑Informed Approach Public Health Nursing Program as a Bilingual Public Health Nurse II. The position offers a starting salary up to 75.48 USD per hour (roughly 157,535 USD per year) plus a bilingual premium of 1.50 USD per hour for fluent English/Spanish skill sets.

• Conduct home visits (or other agreed‑upon locations) with pregnant people, parents, and caregivers of children under six who have experienced trauma.
• Provide education on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenting.
• Perform depression and anxiety screenings for adults and developmental screening for children.
• Identify and connect families with medical, dental, and community resources to ensure comprehensive care.
• Manage a caseload of up to 25 primary clients and their children, delivering individualized assessments, ongoing case management, and health education.
• Coordinate referrals to other health and social service providers and collaborate with local agencies and community organizations.
• Deliver culturally responsive health and parenting education.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and up‑to‑date records of all client interactions, assessments, action plans, and referrals.
• Attend team meetings and regular trainings.
• Conduct outreach with referral sources to identify new clients.

• Current California State Public Health Nursing Certificate.
• At least one year of public health nursing experience after receiving the California Public Health Nursing Certificate.
• Fluent bilingual skills in English and Spanish (reading, writing, and conversational).
• Knowledge and/or experience with maternal‑child nursing.
• Experience working in community, clinic, or public health settings.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practices and experience working with individuals impacted by substance use, homelessness, mental health challenges, and intergenerational trauma.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience as a Nurse Home Visitor, Public Health Nurse, Labor and Delivery nurse, or similar.
• Interest in fieldwork and ability to work with families of diverse customs and traditions.
• Demonstrated respect and appreciation for clients’ strengths to build positive relationships.
• Openness to continual learning.
• Certification as an International Board‑Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or experience as a doula, childbirth educator, or similar is desirable.
• Valid driver’s license (required for field visits).

• Hybrid telework options when available.
• Salary advancement after 1,040 work hours (6 months full‑time) and annual increases for good performance.
• Bilingual premium pay of 1.50 USD per hour.
• Competitive vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
• County-paid health premium contributions (100 % for employee‑only and employee‑plus‑family plans).
• Staff development and wellness allowance up to 850 USD annually.
• Post‑retirement health reimbursement arrangement.
• Pension fully integrated with Social Security.
• Paid parental leave up to 8 weeks after 12 months of employment.
• Dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, and professional development resources.
• Student loan debt relief through Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

• Work may involve exposure to emotionally disturbed or mentally ill individuals and hostile environments.
• Field visits may require walking, bending, climbing, lifting moderate weight, and standing for extended periods.
• Work may be required in high‑crime or unsafe community areas and during non‑routine hours.
• Positions may require use of a company vehicle for client transportation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve.