Health Equity Intern - Public Service Aide (9924)

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. 

The SFDPH Office of Health Equity (OHE) was established in 2019 to increase resources, coordination, and support for efforts to advance health and workplace equity across the department. OHE is responsible for a range of activities related to equity, particularly racial equity. These include staff and leadership training, community engagement, external and internal collaboration, and direct service to target populations. On a strategic level, OHE is a partner in overall planning, tracking and evaluation of SFDPH equity work. Advancing equity work is the responsibility of every SFDPH employee. The Office of Health Equity supports staff and sections in meeting that responsibility.

The San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Office of Health Equity is accepting applications for one (1) full-time position in class 9924 Public Service Aide – Health Services, Health Equity Intern.

• Application Opening – Friday, October 25, 2024
• Application Deadline – Application filing will close on or after Friday, November 1, 2024
• Salary: $25.83 hourly ($53,716 annually)
• Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt 
• Recruitment ID: PEX-9924-1145114

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. 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. 

Under immediate supervision, the 9924 Public Service Aide will support health care services by organizing documents, preparing data reports, assisting with logistical support for staff and events, and engaging in community and equity-related initiatives.

Examples of essential duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Conduct literature reviews and analyze case studies on effective community engagement and health disparity reduction practices.
• Design community events to share data with priority populations, develop bi-directional communication strategies, and manage surveys, outreach, and data analysis.
• Support meeting coordination, curriculum design, and interview preparation.
• Assist with health and racial equity training, community partnerships, and presentation delivery.
• Help coordinate Equity Learning Series, develop educational materials, and create discussion guides.
• Compile resources on social determinants, health equity, and health disparities.
• Assist with updates on the OHE webpage, newsletter, and equity-focused communications.
• Contribute to policy development, workplan creation, and related procedures.
• Facilitate communication with equity stakeholders and leadership.
• Explore community engagement strategies, including social media use.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to provide updates on equity efforts.
• Attend health-related meetings and present on equity initiatives as needed.
• Utilize MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

The 9924 Public Service Aide performs other related duties as assigned/required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current enrollment in or completion of a baccalaureate or graduate degree program in public health, communications, public administration, public policy, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position(s) to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The stated desirable qualifications listed below may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Experience and knowledge in advancing racial and health equity for San Francisco residents.
• Proficiency in online communication, including social media and digital tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in presenting and writing effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills for maintaining accurate and timely records.
• Proven ability to take initiative and work effectively both independently and collaboratively with diverse SFDPH staff and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Flexibility and adaptability in various work environments.
• Familiarity with San Francisco communities.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Selection Procedures: 

The selection procedure will include evaluation of the application packet in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates.   

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.  

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process. 

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link. 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address. 

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. 

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others. 

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Medical Examination Prior to Hiring

• Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Note on ICARE 

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

• Information about the Hiring Process 

• Conviction History 

• Employee Benefits Overview 

• Equal Employment Opportunity 

• Disaster Service Workers

• Reasonable Accommodation

• Right to Work

• Copies of Application Documents

• Diversity Statement

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Elaine Adams at [email protected] or (628) 271-6974.

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.