Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health Community Health Worker - Bilingual Required

About the Department

Under the general supervision of a program manager, the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Community Health Worker assists professional staff in providing community outreach, education, investigation, case coordination and assistance.
 

THE MCAH PROGRAM
The MCAH program aims to enhance the health outcomes of reproductive-age women, infants, children, and adolescents. It works to address key public health concerns such as maternal and infant mortality, child development, and adolescent health. The program promotes health equity and strives to provide comprehensive, quality healthcare to underserved populations.
  
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with strong communication in English and Spanish, as well as strong organizational and outreach skills. They are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and can design outreach materials such as flyers and presentations. Comfortable engaging with both individuals and groups, they demonstrate confidence in public speaking and the ability to build trust across diverse communities. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about community resources, MCAH programs, and related medical and social services. They excel in coordinating events, tracking outreach efforts, maintaining accurate documentation, and working collaboratively in team settings.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for an educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.
  
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Public Health
  
Community Health Worker is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
  
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this position only. There is currently one (1) full-time, Regular vacancy within Public Health.
  
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: April 15, 2026
CLOSING DATE:  April 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Position Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Participates in client intake by assisting in initial client assessments and follow-up, including basic intake interviews and screenings; 
• Assists individuals or families to define problems and needs, and places them in order of priority;
• Assists in client referrals to community organizations and medical offices;
• Tracks groups and community outreach interactions, keeping appropriate records;
• Addresses barriers to care by linking clients to maternal, child, and adolescent health resources and provides care management services;
• Follows program guidelines and regulations, including program eligibility;
• Participates in care team meetings and required training;
• Conducts community outreach by acting as Community Health liaison with community groups and clients and informs them about community services, and participates in focus groups in the community on health and social problems;
• Conducts house-to-house visits for interviews to gather and provide information about maternal, child, and adolescent health and social service programs; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, plus any combination of education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience in public speaking and creating presentations
• Ability to work in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Intermediate experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must possess or obtain a valid California driver's license by date of hire and maintain it thereafter

DESIRED

• Experience collaborating and working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience working in a Public Health environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Some to thorough knowledge of: community service organizations that provide services to the MCAH program’s target population; Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health program policies and procedures; group and family dynamics; and, general knowledge of Medical guidelines.
   
Skilled in: Computer applications such as a Windows environment utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; public speaking and creating presentations; and, developing trust and effective working relationships with a diverse client population.
   
Ability to: Effectively communicate with individuals and groups from diverse cultural, socio-economic backgrounds; maintain case management tracking notes and reports in computer system; monitor client compliance with the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health program; lead and/or work effectively in a team environment; drive to client homes to conduct interviews; and, speak English and Spanish.

Other Qualifications

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by the County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
  
To apply online, please refer to our website at www.ventura.org/hr. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources - Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.
  
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
  
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.  

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process. 

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: An un-proctored, online, job-related written examination will be administered to test candidates' knowledge of language usage, interviews/confidentiality, medical knowledge and terminology, interpersonal relations, and filing. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
 

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post-offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, and driving record may be required for this position.
   
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Maritza David by e-mail at Maritza.David@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5162.
   
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.