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Nevada County Health Technician I-Temporary in CA 95945, California
Health Technician I-Temporary
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Health Technician I-Temporary
Salary
$20.65 - $25.21 Hourly
Location
CA 95945, CA
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
2026-0066
Department
Public Health
Opening Date
04/13/2026
Closing Date
4/27/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD APRIL 30, 2026
The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. We are seeking a Health Technician to bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to prevent disease, promote and support optimal health and wellness, and protect the community against disasters!
This Health Technician’s primary responsibility will be in the California Children’s Services (CCS) program providing Enhanced Care Management for CCS clients.
Examples of Duties
Identify potential ECM clients within the CCS program and provide outreach to them about ECM services.
Enroll new CCS clients in ECM.
Provide non-medical case management to enrolled clients by working with Partnership HealthPlan of California to address challenges with client receiving timely specialty and primary care services working with the client and team to collect data for creating and updating care plans for each client.
Facilitate referrals and linkages to appropriate medical, behavioral health, social, educational, housing, food, transportation, and other necessary services with team support.
Maintain current knowledge of ECM requirements, updates, and best practices.
Perform administrative duties to organize, track, and follow up on casework.
Attend meetings, contributing updates to clients’ care plans, and following up with relevant tasks and information.
Perform administrative duties to organize, track, and follow up on casework.
Maintain accurate, confidential records, including daily or weekly notes and, at times, reporting on performance metrics.
Read the full job description here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1112331?keywords=health%20technician%20i%20temporary&pagetype=classSpecifications) .
Knowledge and Skills Required
Health Technician I:
This is an entry and trainee-level class in the series. Incumbents function in a training and learning capacity while performing basic and less difficult assignments under close supervision. As incumbents learn program principles, procedures, and assignments they can reasonably expect promotion to the higher level of Health Technician II when qualified.
This position is part-time temporary; part-time employees work an average of 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, medical, dental, or vision benefits, or CalPERS.
Why Nevada County?
Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
NOTE:
This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Sick Leave:
Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
Medical Benefits:
Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of college-level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to receive full credit for college education.
Did not graduate High School or GED
High School or GED
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
Which of the following best describes your general clerical, data entry, and typing experience?
None
Less than one year
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5 or more years
03
Which of the following best describes your years of experience performing general clerical duties in a medical field?
No experience
Less than one year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 or more years
04
The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position, but is not required. Applicants for English/Spanish bilingual designation must take and pass the Spanish bilingual proficiency examination. Please let us know if you are Spanish bilingual.
I don't speak Spanish
I know some Spanish
I am fluent in Spanish
05
What was the best job you ever had? Why do you consider it your best job? Is there anything you didn't like about it?
06
What is your preferred work style? Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team? What percentage of your time would you allocate to each, given a choice?
07
Please describe your experience in maintaining client confidentiality.
08
Describe a time when you worked with someone whose background, experiences and way of life was different than yours.
09
When you work with a team, describe the role that you are most likely to play on the team.
Required Question
Employer
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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