Posting number: 2026-00182
Department: Health Services Agency
Division: Mental Health
Job classification: Community Health Worker I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Health Services
About the Position: The Community Health Worker will provide direct services, linkage, prevention services, care coordination, case management, coaching, social support, navigation of systems, education, assessments, and outreach for at-risk populations; and perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
License & Special Requirements:
The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Community Health Worker I/II, as well as, subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
Let Your Opportunities Grow With Tehama County!
Nestled in the northern Sacramento Valley, Tehama County lies approximately midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border. Starting in the snowy Sierras to the east (the highest point is 8,200 ft), the County unfolds onto rolling foothills, excellent range land, and spectacular, flat-topped buttes, and then sweeps down onto the fertile floor of the Sacramento River Valley (elevation at Red Bluff is 341 ft). Tehama County is the central point of widespread recreation and the local recreation opportunities are outstanding with nearby camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, snow skiing, and boating resources as good or better than anywhere in California. The County Seat, Red Bluff, is located on Interstate 5 and the Sacramento River approximately 135 road miles north of Sacramento. Tehama County is a charter county with a board-administrator form of government whose Chief Administrator is selected by a five member Board of Supervisors, who are elected by Supervisorial Districts.
Tehama County employees are dedicated to providing services to the people of this rural community. Our 800+ employees, working in 25 county departments, deliver public safety and protection, public health, community services, and administrative support.
If you are considering employment with Tehama County, our many departments offer the full spectrum of career opportunities including office support, financial, technical, trades, medical, and legal - to name a few. We welcome anyone with a desire to make a difference in the community – whether you are just starting out in the work world, or you are more seasoned in your career.
