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The County of Los Angeles HEALTH EDUCATION ASSISTANT in Los Angeles, California
HEALTH EDUCATION ASSISTANT
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HEALTH EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Salary
$51,379.68 - $69,245.52 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
Y4846N
Department
HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date
04/15/2024
Description
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Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Opportunity
EXAM NUMBER
Y4846N
FILING DATES:
April 16, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) -
Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN THE EXAMINATION AND UPDATE SALARY INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONAIRE.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .
Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.
THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:
Performs health education assignments.
Essential Job Functions
Coordinates daily health education clinical referrals and conducts individual, group, telehealth, and in-person health education classes for clients/patients clients by lecturing on and discussing various health topics including but not limited to hypertension, high cholesterol, weight management, pre-diabetes, and diabetes.
Implements the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), a nationally recognized evidence-based curriculum designed to promote and improve health outcomes for adults living with chronic illness(es) by teaching skills and offering tools to promote self-care beyond the health care system.
Provides technologic support and guidance to patients and clients for online video group education and facilitates virtual group education workshops.
Administers pre and post-tests to health education program participants in order to determine the effectiveness of educational methods and material presented and assembles these and program data such as clinic attendance for review and analysis by Health Educators, Senior Health Educators or appropriate staff; Documents patient interactions and visits in a clear and concise way, communicates with others in the Care Team, and follows up with patients regularly.
Records and documents patient interactions and visits in ORCHID (Electronic Medical Record) and follows up with patients regularly; Coordinates with staff in the Care Team to provide patient care in the form of health education.
Contacts community organizations, public and private agencies, and professional groups to elicit their cooperation and participation in community health programs; Collaborates with their ACN facility- Enhanced Care Management (ECM) care team to support patient outreach and engagement activities.
Serves as an active member of the PCMH (Patient-Centered Medical Home) Team by attending monthly meetings and working collaboratively with the Team to provide patient-centered car.
Assists RN-Care Managers, Behavioral Health team members, clients, and patients with accessing reliable sources of health information, local community resources and social support services.
Writes flyers for dissemination; speaks to groups on health-related topics; arranges for special speakers and participates in health education activities as needed.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION I: Two (2) years of experience in the coordination, planning, or implementation of a health-related program.
OPTION II: A bachelor's degree* or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in health education.**
- In order to receive credit for any type of degree, you must include alegible copy of the diploma, official transcripts, or letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your applicationor within seven (7)) calendar days of filing your application online.
**A major in health education is defined as: a curriculum which emphasizes topics such as the evaluation of health education needs, creation of health education lessons and the advocation for health education services (i.e. Health Sciences, Community Health, Public Health, Health and Physical Education, Nutrition Sciences, Exercise Science or Kinesiology).
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 II – Light:
This class requires 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:
Additional years of experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
Experience performing health education activities to educate the public on chronic disease prevention or self-management, nutrition, or physical activity.
A master's degree* from a program of study accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)* with specialization in Health Education, or equivalent, if not used to meet the Selection Requirements.
*Information regarding programs accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health can be found by clicking on the following link: List of Accredited Schools and Programs - Council on Education for Public Health (ceph.org) (https://ceph.org/about/org-info/who-we-accredit/accredited/) .
OUT OF CLASS AND WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds are allowed for this examination. Applicants must meet the selection requirements at the time of filing. 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. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications.
Please access the following link for important Employment Information. http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf (Download PDF reader)
All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification.
We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.
Falsification of any information may result indisqualification orrescission of appointment.
Utilizingverbiagefrom Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutieswill notbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as"See Resumé"orreferencing other unsolicited materials/documentswill not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will berejected.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you haveclearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position 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.
NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, Annie Hsu Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.
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, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application 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.
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 historyunless 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 the 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.
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions.
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OPTION II: EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree or official transcript(s) to my application.
Yes, I will email a copy of my degree or official transcript(s) to ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of my application submission.
Not Applicable.
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OPTION I: EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (QUESTIONS 3-4):
Yes
No
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Describe your experience that supports your response to the question above. Describe yourexperience in the coordination, planning, or implementation of a health-related program.
- Detailed Description of Workrelated to this experience/program
Yes
No
06
Describe your experience that supports your response to the question above. Describe yourexperience performing health education activities to educate the public on chronic disease prevention or self-management, nutrition, or physical activity.
- Detailed Description of Workrelated to this experience
Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree or official transcript(s) to my application.
Yes, I will email a copy of my degree or official transcript(s) to ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of my application submission.
Not Applicable.
Required Question
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County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website
http://hr.lacounty.gov
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