Health Worker 1 (2585) - Citywide - H00194

6/18/2026 - Minor revision. No need to reapply . The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. Application Opening :   February 27, 2026 Application Deadline : Continuous Salary : $66,612 - $80,860/Annually  Appointment Type :  Permanent Civil Service Recruitment ID : CCT-2585-H00194 Work Arrangement: Onsite The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings. The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services. Location: Positions may be located but not limited to: Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH), and various clinics.  Shift:  Days, nights, weekends, and/or holiday shifts may be required, depending on the position. Under the close supervision and guidance of health professionals and paraprofessionals, the Health Worker 1 effectively communicates with community residents, as well as program staff and performs a wide variety of well-defined duties designed to aid and encourage members of the community to utilize Health Department services. The essential functions include, but are not limited to:  Participate in an intensive training program to become familiar with community resources Provide general advice to patients and others regarding available services Assist patients in utilizing available health and community resources Receive, sign in, and route patients reporting for treatment or other assistance at program facilities Set up and clean up after clinics and other meetings Maintain needed supplies; may collect patient specimens for required lab tests Provide language interpretation services for patients; may translate letters, pamphlets, booklets, films, and other materials Assist patients in making appointments for needed services Guide and process patients through clinics, hospitals, and other facilities Visit patients and community residents at home or in hospitals to provide assistance and support Perform routine clerical tasks related to maintaining records of the specific program involved The Health Worker 1 may perform other duties as assigned/required. Working Conditions: Some positions may require employees to work directly with the homeless population and individuals who have or are carriers of infectious/communicable diseases; or individuals within locked jails or psychiatric facilities. Some positions may also require exposure to inclement weather conditions and/or heavy lifting.  EXPERIENCE:   Six (6) months of verifiable experience, performing a combination of at least two (2) of the following duties: Serving as a liaison between targeted communities and healthcare agencies Providing culturally appropriate health education/information and outreach to targeted populations Providing referral and follow up services or otherwise coordinating care Providing informal counseling, social support and advocacy to targeted populations Escorting and transporting clients Providing courier/dispatcher functions Performing pre-clinical examinations of vital statistics, such as measuring a patient's weight, height, temperature and blood pressure Substitution : Possession of a Community Health Worker Certificate from City College of San Francisco can substitute for 6 months of the required experience.  One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.)  SPECIAL CONDITIONS:  Depending on the department's needs, some positions may require applicants to meet additional special conditions, which may include, but are not limited:  Bilingual Proficiency in a variety of languages. Only those eligible candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test will be considered for bilingual positions Experience providing health or social services to diverse populations Verification of Education and Experience:   Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review  SF Careers Employment Applications  for considerations taken when reviewing applications.    Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at  https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ .  Note:  Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this a