HEALTH EDUCATION ASSISTANT – BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) REQUIRED

County of Monterey; Salinas (CA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 82 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

County of Monterey seeks a Health Education Assistant to support clinic services by conducting bilingual English/Spanish health education and navigation for patients and families. The HEA will perform as a Community Health Worker, assessing needs, and creating culturally relevant action plans to improve health outcomes.

Based in outpatient clinic settings, the role involves counseling, outreach, documentation, and collaboration with the clinic team to enhance services and grant-funded projects.

Qualificações

• Education: bachelor’s degree in public/community health education or related fields.
• Experience: two years as a community worker with outreach education in health.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred; ability to communicate across cultures.

Responsabilidades

• Monitors and documents patient encounters; informs physicians of status.
• Provides individual/group health education and counseling as referred.
• Responds to inquiries about health education activities and services.
• Conducts patient assessments and surveys to identify health needs and program effectiveness.
• Develops relationships with community and government orgs to provide resources.
• Participates in developing and evaluating educational materials and sessions.

Conhecimentos

Data analysis

Public health concepts

Health education

Medical terminology

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in public/community health education

Bachelor’s degree in education/behavioral or life sciences

Ferramentas

Basic PC usage

Word processing

Data management software

Email/communication tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A Drug-Free Workplace

Invites your interest for the position of

Health Education Assistant – Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required

$5,408 - $7,386 per month

Exam #: 26/50K19/10MT

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The County of Monterey Health Department’s Clinic Services Bureau is seeking individuals for the position of Health Education Assistant. The Health Education Assistant (HEA) will perform as a Community Health Worker (CHW) and is responsible for helping patients and their families navigate and access community services and adopt healthy behaviors. Services for patients will be provided in person and over the phone. The HEA will provide comprehensive health education on various health topics, assess the patient's primary health needs, and create culturally relevant action plans. In addition, the HEA will motivate patients to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors through education and outreach efforts. The HEA will act as an advocate to bridge gaps between communities and health and social service systems, and partner with clients to locate and use health services. The HEA will collaborate with clinic team members to identify areas for growth, develop strategic solutions, and participate in grant‑funded projects to improve patient outcomes. This role is based in a clinical and office setting.

The Clinic Services Bureau operates 10 outpatient clinics, designated as Federally Qualified Health Centers, serving the underserved population of Monterey County. Clinics are located in Salinas, Seaside, and Marina.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full‑time, part‑time, or temporary basis.

• Monitors and documents patients' encounters and keeps physicians informed as to their status
• Upon referral from a patient’s medical provider or based on health screenings, provides and facilitates individual and/or group counseling and/or health education
• Responds to inquiries concerning health education activities and functions as a resource of information and performs referral duties regarding general health services available in the community
• Conducts patient assessments, surveys and research to identify health related needs; assess program effectiveness, and determine ways for improvement of services
• Develops and maintains relationships with various community, professional, and government organizations to provide resources to patients and to promote participation in health education programs
• Participates in developing and evaluating educational materials, curriculum and sessions

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge of

• Basic personal computer usage

Some Knowledge of

• Concepts of public health services
• Principles, methods and practices of health education
• Medical terminology

Skills and Ability to

• Compile, organize, analyze, summarize data, and draw logical conclusions
• Operate a personal computer and utilize software for the purposes of data management and word processing
• Communicate effectively to groups and individuals from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; provide excellent customer service

Any combination of training, education, and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

• Education: Completion of course work leading to a bachelor’s degree in public/community health education, education, behavioral or life sciences, sociology, biology or psychology

OR

• Experience: Two years experience as a community worker or a related position which included outreach education experience within a public health or voluntary non‑profit health related agency, preferably dealing with 'at risk' populations. Some positions require one year experience working with pregnant women.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish is required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates must complete and receive a passing score on the bilingual oral examination prior to employment.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Melanie Takaoka, Human Resources Analyst II, at (831) 755–4550 or [e-mail].

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active‑duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing date of Monday, October 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST) to [e-mail]