High school diploma or equivalent AND one (1) year of experience in community work, education or working as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or Community Health Representative (CHR) and certified as a CHW or CHR from an accredited program within one (1) year of hire.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
High school diploma or equivalent, completion of the PCHD Community Health Worker trainee program, and CHW/CHR certification from an accredited program required within one (1) year of hire.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Dental/medical experience (education or work).
Experience working with elementary children /families.
Minimum six (6) months experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Selection Procedure :
Supplemental Information :
Licenses and Cer
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Job Description Summary
Department - Health Job Description
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Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5870 - Community Health Worker II
Salary Grade: 3
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $18.24 - $21.44 Per Hour
Pay Range: $18.24 - $24.64 Per Hour
Range Explanation:
Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION ENDING DECEMBER 2028.
The first review of applications will be on 4/17/2026.
As part of the CAViTY Free AZ Sealant Program with the Pima County Health Department, you will help deliver preventive oral health services to children who may lack routine dental care. Working with schools and community partners, you'll support sealant procedures, assist chairside, and provide engaging education on oral hygiene and healthy habits.
This grant-funded role includes training in clinical skills and health education, offering a meaningful opportunity to improve the oral health of children and families across Pima County. We're looking for someone passionate about working with children and making a positive community impact.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Conducts outreach to identify individuals and families in need of health and social services;
Provides health education on various topics, including disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, and navigating the healthcare system;
Offers support and guidance to community members, assisting them with accessing healthcare services, including making appointments, understanding health insurance billing and enrollment, and following up on healthcare recommendations;
Advocates for clients and communities within the healthcare system and other agencies to ensure their needs and preferences are addressed;
Assists community members with access to services and resources;
Builds and maintains partnerships with local organizations, healthcare providers, and social services to support community health initiatives;
Participates in community meetings and events to represent the organization and gather information on community health needs and resources;
Collects data on community health needs, services provided, and outcomes;
Maintains accurate and confidential records of client interactions and services provided;
Assists with training and developing other community health workers.
Pimacounty · Tucson, AZ