Health assistant Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

CAREER DESCRIPTION

COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSISTANT II

In addition to performance-based merit increases this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date :

Effective June.00% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 PM (PST) on July 3 2025 . Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Community Health Assistant II vacancies within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and / or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

THE AGENCY

The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services Behavioral Health Services Correctional Health Services Public Health Services and Specialized Medical Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Division consists of the following areas : Adult and Older Adult Behavioral Health Children and Youth Services Quality Management Services Mental Health Services Act Office Data Analytics and Evaluation Crisis and Acute Care Services Substance Use Services and Forensics and Justice Involved. These divisions provide a culturally competent and client-centered system of behavioral health services for all eligible county residents in need of treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse and mental health care.

THE PROGRAM

Adult and Older Adult (AOA) offers a full range of programs to adults with mental health conditions that are at risk of more serious issues without treatment and supportive services. These services range from Outpatient services which provide psychiatric medications therapeutic services peer support and other supportive services; to our Intensive Outpatient Services which serve individuals with the most severe symptoms who need more intensive and focused services. Intensive Outpatient Services utilize a whatever it takes approach to treatment and often provide field-based services in the community and visit clients in their homes to ensure needed treatment is being provided. AOA also offers Housing and Supportive Services for individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness who may have co-occurring substance use disorders Peer-run Wellness Centers Transportation Services assistance linking to Supported Educational and Employment Programs and includes Veteran services.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Community Health Assistant II (CHA II) position is with the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Intensive Outpatient program within BHS AOA. The PACT program provides specialty mental health services to Medi-Cal eligible and indigent adults living with a serious mental illness and / or co-occurring substance use disorders and who may have significant life functioning impairments and have had several psychiatric hospitalizations and / or incarcerations in the past year due to their mental illness.

The CHA II will operate the Clubhouse in the program to support clients through peer-based services including providing educational groups socialization opportunities and client-centered and recovery-focused activities in the Clubhouse or the community. The Clubhouse also provides a safe place for our clients to access resources to promote their growth and recovery.

In addition the CHA II will also be responsible for :

• Implementing best practices including but not limited to delivering client / patient-centered care and referring to appropriate services and support to clients with behavioral health conditions
• Educating clients experiencing behavioral health conditions about health wellness and recovery supports
• Developing creating and coordinating clubhouse activities calendars and flyers for client services
• Maintaining clubhouse activities and supplies and assisting with purchasing of clubhouse supplies
• Assisting clients by referring and connecting them to other behavioral health services including resources available online and in the community
• Participating in treatment team meetings and collaborating with program staff such as mental health workers mental health specialists clinicians psychiatrists nurses etc.
• Creating and maintaining a welcoming clubhouse environment for clients and staff

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will have at least one (1) year of experience providing direct services and / or referring clients to community resources in behavioral health or mental health related programs.

In addition the ideal candidate will possess knowledge and / or experience in the following core competencies :

Technical Skills Experience

Group Effectiveness Interpersonal Skills

Oral Presentation Written Communication Skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Community Health Assistant II classification.

NOTE : Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

Physical Requirements

Possess vision sufficient to read standard text and a computer monitor; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person to individuals and groups and over the telephone; possess body mobility to stand sit walk stoop and bend routinely to perform daily tasks and to access a standard office environment; possess manual dexterity sufficient to use hands arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard utilize office equipment and to write. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Mental Requirements

Possess the ability to independently reason logically to analyze data reach conclusions and make recommendations and decisions; possess the ability to remain calm and appropriately focused in difficult interpersonal situations involving diverse interests conflict and firm deadlines.

Environmental Conditions

Will be required to : work in an office and field environment where a high level of noise is present; drive to community sites and to meetings; work some evenings. Must be able to work at different sites with little advance notice.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS :

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening qualified applicants will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. Candidates will receive notification via e-mail of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer / Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment (Weighted 100%)

Applicants who meet the qualifications will be invited to participate in an online examination related to the essential job functions. The most successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list.

Based on the Agency / Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified via e-mail of any changes in the selection procedures.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE : User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam / junk folders and / or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Zayra Cortes Sosa at or at .

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer

encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 42307 - 55931