Health Assistant

Job Description:

Health Assistant

Description

Health is all about people - where they live, learn, work and play.

Mission: Promote Healthy, Safe and Stable Lives

Vision: A Healthy, Safe and Stable Community

Core Values

• Diversity: We respect and value cross -culturalism creating an environment that is inclusive for all.
  
• Respect: We treat people with care and courtesy.
  
• Integrity: We do what we say will.
  
• Fairness: We are consistent and unbiased in decisions.
  
• Transparency: We communicate the how and why.
  
• Equity: We ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities.
  
• Responsiveness: We react quickly and positively.
  

THE POSITION

The Public Health Services Division believes that health is all about people; where they live, learn, work, and play. From our staff to our clients, we provide people with the tools they need to maintain and improve their health. The services we provide are incredibly diverse and include such activities as conducting public health nurse home visits for moms and babies, providing medical care in our clinics, and much more. You will not find a more committed group of people than public health workers. It takes a special kind of dedication to enter the public health field. Our passion is promoting health, livable communities and healthy lifestyles. As a result, we care for individuals and the community with compassion and respect.

The Health Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Public Health Division's mission by performing support health service tasks in a variety of health prevention, treatment and maintenance activities with participants/clients in support of public health programs. Program areas include nutrition, immunizations, infectious diseases, prenatal, maternal, child or family health.

To learn more about the Public Health Services Division, please visit:
Solano Public Health | Solano County, California

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience performing client intake and screening, obtaining personal history data, assessment, peer counseling, and nutrition counseling in health or related area.

Education/Training:

A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

An associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited college in health services, nutrition, social science, psychology or related field may be substituted for the above experience.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

Some positions may require bilingual skills.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

To review the complete class specification (job description), please visit Class Specifications | Health Assistant | Class Spec Details

SELECTION PROCESS

06/24/2025 - Deadline to submit application and required documents.

Oral Board Interviews - TBD

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing deadline .

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment .

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty . gov . Be sure to include the recruitment title (HEALTH ASSISTANT) and the recruitment number (25-433270-01) in your email or fax.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILIING DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summary .

Closing Date/Time: 6/24/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$60,867.06 - $73,984.29 Annually