SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Position/Program Information

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROBATION DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone.

EXAM NUMBER:
F8105C

FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting online applications from Monday, July 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, August 3, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, August 3, 2026, to be accepted.

Why work for us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

The Los Angeles County Probation Department is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Senior Community Health Worker. To view classification standards for the position, Click here .

For more information about the amazing benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please Click here .

Essential Job Functions

• Manages college programs with various post-secondary institutions.
• Encourages youth to explore education beyond high school and provides information and ongoing support as needed.
• Develop partnerships with various agency partners, and other stakeholders, to provide individualizes supports services and initiatives.
• Coordinates work programs administered by various Community Based Organizations and provides support in training, filling out applications, and obtaining relevant documentation.
• Provides support for youth while identifying career paths that correlate with their interests through surveys and programs.
• Develops various documents and reports that track program processes and results.
• Coordinates voting registration initiatives by organizing informational sessions and registration drives to ensure compliance and awareness among eligible individuals.
• Assists in the implementation of evaluating program effectiveness, including post-secondary institutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Two years of experience at the level of *Community Health Worker in a public or private community-based organization, public agency, hospital, public health organization or health system.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out essential functions.

Physical Class 2 - Light:

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Community Health Worker: Assists professional staff in providing direct health, mental health, or social services to clients and patients.

You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

No withhold or out-of-class experience will be accepted for this examination. Required experience must be met by the last day of filing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional points may be awarded for experience beyond the qualifications listed in the Requirements to Qualify section. Experience in the following areas is especially desirable:

• Planning, coordinating, and organizing the work of staff who support youth-related programs.
• Collaborating with post-secondary institutions to support youth educational initiatives, including career pathway programs and individualized services that promote academic awareness and literacy.
• Designing and developing curricula, workshops, and related program materials, such as lesson plans, training guides, forms, and participant handouts, for youth-focused programs.
• Conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing reports or making recommendations to support youth programs.
• Using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, to track project activities, analyze information, and prepare reports. This includes creating spreadsheets, using formulas, and generating reports.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT


This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Experience, weighted 100%, which will assess what you provide in your application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire as it relates to the desirable qualifications.

To be placed on the eligible list, applicants must earn a passing score of 70% or higher on the Evaluation of Experience.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who pass the assessment will be placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Probation Department as they occur.

SPECIAL INFORMATION
FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE


A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on the employment application, resume, and during the examination process is subject to verification.

Candidates who are found unsuitable for employment will be removed from the eligible list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.

AVAILABLE SHIFT
Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox.

Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• no-reply@governmentjobs.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• patricia.covarrubias@probation.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, access to complete an application is available at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Probation Examinations & Recruitment Unit, Non-Sworn Exams
Department Contact Number: (562) 940-2659
Department Contact Email: patricia.covarrubias@probation.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

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Closing Date/Time: 8/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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