Dental Health Educator Trainee (9910) - Department of Public Health

Career Opportunity

Dental Health Educator Trainee (9910) - Department of Public Health

Recruitment: REF23646X

Published: April 28, 2023

Contact:

Diane Zhou - diane.zhou@sfdph.org

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

Department: Public Health
Job class: 9910-Public Service Trainee
Role type: Temporary Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time

About:

The San Francisco Department of Public Health's Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health (MCAH) Child Care Health Program (CCHP) is accepting applications for one (1), full-time trainee position in class 9910 Public Service Trainee (Dental Health Educator Trainee).

The San Francisco MCAH Child Care Health Program (CCHP) provides health and safety consultation and outreach to underserved child care, family resource center and shelter sites throughout San Francisco to facilitate Medi-Cal enrollment and linkage of children ages 0-5 years old to needed health services, medical and dental homes.

This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer, and the duration of the positions shall not exceed 36 months.

Application Opening – Monday, April 10, 2023
Application Deadline – Monday, May 1, 2023
Compensation: $21.00 Hourly; $43,680.00 Annually
Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt
Location: 333 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA, 94103; Ambulatory Care – Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Section, Child Care Health Program (CCHP)
Shifts: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, business core hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shift assignments are subject to changes depending on the operational needs of the division

DPH statement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the diversity of its workforce. All employees are required to participate in the Department of Public Health's work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity through:

Commitment to providing exceptional care and services to all residents of the City and County of San Francisco service population, with heightened awareness of responsiveness to racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse members of the service population and the DPH workforce.
Desire and commitment to lead and participate in anti-racism, racial justice, and equity work that improves quality of patient care and employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to drive change in these areas.
Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse service population and workforce.
Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

Role description

Under general supervision of the Child Care Health Program (CCHP) Charge Nurse and Dental Hygienist, the Dental Health Educator Trainee (9910 Public Service Trainee) performs the following duties:

Assist and train in the development, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of CCHP’s midday toothbrushing program for preschool staff and 0-5-year-old children.
Train in pediatric oral health, perinatal oral health, fluoride, and other related topics to coordinate and lead parent oral health education sessions through workshops, health fairs, and other outreach activities.
Assist with coordinating and facilitating oral health “Train the Trainer” sessions for family resource center staff and provide staff with additional support with their trainings as needed.
Train in the CCHP preschool dental assessment procedures and fluoride varnish application to assist in all phases of preschool dental assessments, including: leading educational “circle times” for children, assisting to train volunteers in fluoride application process, and collecting dental screening results for community assessments and quality improvement.
Learns care coordination basics and motivational interviewing strategies to assist with dental referrals and case management calls to educate parents on the importance of regular dental care and to help parents make needed dental appointments for their children.
Support and assist all stages of managing oral health assessment data, including inputting consents and registration forms into EPIC electronic health record, as well as organizing oral health assessment and evaluation results using EPIC, data spreadsheets, and online survey tools.
Train in culturally sensitive and appropriate literacy level for target audience in order to translate educational materials that have been updated or that have been newly created into Spanish and/or Chinese (if bilingual capacity).
Learn how to best complete other office tasks and work on special projects as they arise, such as developing new trainings, developing surveys, etc.

The 9910 Public Service Trainee also performs other related duties as assigned.

NOTE: The qualified applicant pool will be used to fill various positions located at different
locations in the next six months.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university

NOTE: Some physical strength is required in lifting and carrying supplies and equipment.

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

Desirable Qualification: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

Experience working with underserved populations, especially children.
Ability to prioritize, multitask and work independently and part of a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experienced in the use of MS Office
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Chinese

Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

What else should I know?

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Select the “I’m Interested” button located at the top right of this page. Then, follow the directions on the screen.

Applicants should receive a confirmation email in response to every announcement for which they file. After reading the email, retain it for your records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. It is applicants’ responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date, and they must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, set up your email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org).

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

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

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Diane Zhou at diane.zhou@sfdph.org or (628)271-6703.

We may use text messaging to communicate with you if you include a mobile number in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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.