Community Health Worker (Human Services Assistant)

Community Health Worker (Human Services Assistant)

Salary

$46,160.40 - $80,780.75 Annually

Location

HEALTH DEPARTMENT - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01015

Department

Health Department

Opening Date

07/11/2026

Closing Date

7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S15

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents and providing services that promote population health, protect public health and the environment, and ensure residents equitable access to health services and information.

Under the direction of the Public Health Nurse (PHN), this position works directly with clients enrolled in the Chronic Disease Care Management program to support the client in effective management of his/her chronic health conditions, self-care, linking with community resources and adopting healthy behaviors. Establishes trusting relationships with clients/caregivers and families while providing general support and encouragement. Provides these services in the client's home, community and clinic settings. Collaborates with the health care team, providers and community partners in implementation of the client's individualized health care plan. Provides social support, informal counseling, and advocates for individuals and community health needs, and provides services such as home visits, small group education and community outreach.

Note: Human Services Assistant position work schedules are on-site and typically Monday through Friday and occasional evenings, as needed.

Location: 8850 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309, USA

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic principles of human behavior;

• Knowledge of word processing and data management programs (Excel, survey software);

• Ability to communicate effectively to clients;

• Ability to organize information and records;

• Ability to communicate in written format.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from high school or G.E.D issued by state department of education; plus three years of work experience, including two years in some area of human services (related two-year [associate] degree may be substituted for the required human service experience).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid drivers license.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Required within 60 days).
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification (Required within 60 days).
• Successful completion of Language Proficiency Testing upon hire.
• Successful completion of Community Health Worker formal training program upon hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and tuberculosis (TB) test to the satisfaction of the employer.

Candidate must pass the following upon hire: Successful completion of Language Proficiency Testing; Successful completion of Community Health Worker formal training program.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Flexible dependent on department needs. May occasionally start as early as 7:00 a.m. or work as late as 9:30 p.m. based on service demands and occasionally on weekends. May be assigned to work at various sites. Must provide own transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual or multilingual in English and another language, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills (must pass language proficiency exam).
• Experience in Community Health.
• Experience conducting a social or health needs assessment to determine services needed for a client.
• Experience working with diverse multicultural populations.
• Ability to work well with multi-disciplinary team members and community partners.
• Knowledge and experience with care-coordination and/or health coaching.
• Ability to reach out and maintain positive community relationships.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a friendly, service-oriented and professional manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, job entails walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching and bending; may be required to lift up or carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally; uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Social work
• Psychology
• Human services
• Counseling
• Public health
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A".

05

How many years of full-time equivalent work experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

06

How many years of full-time equivalent work experience do you have in some area of human services? ("Human Services" is defined as work whose objective is to meet human needs and focuses on prevention and the remediation of problems. It is committed to improving the overall quality of life of the served populations.)

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

07

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you bilingual or multilingual in English and any other language(s) below? Check all that apply.

• Spanish
• Korean
• Farsi
• Arabic
• Vietnamese
• Other
• Not applicable

09

If you answered "Other" for the previous question, please indicate the foreign language(s) that you are fluent in. If this does not apply to you, enter "N/A".

10

How many years of full-time equivalent Community Health experience do you have? (Community Health experience is defined by working within the community to assist with health education, connecting to resources, navigating healthcare, and providing individualized support.)

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

11

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have conducting a social or health needs assessment to determine what type of services are needed for a client?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

12

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with a diverse multicultural population?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

13

How many years of full-time equivalent experience and knowledge do you have with care-coordination and/or health coaching?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

14

Due to the responsibilities associated with the position, are you willing and able to travel often throughout Fairfax County?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm