| Location | Pasadena, CA |
| Salary | $45,759.17–$54,347.28 Per Year |
Community Services Representative I (Care Giver/Outreach Assistant) - Limited Term
Salary
$45,759.17 - $54,347.28 Annually
Location
City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type
Limited Term
Job Number
27-045
Department
Public Health
Division
Community Health Services
Opening Date
10/08/2026
Closing Date
10/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The City of Pasadena Public Health Department is currently seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Community Services Representative I to serve Child Watch role to support the Black Infant Health (BIH) program. BIH helps pregnant and parenting women develop life skills, set and attain health goals, and learn strategies for managing stress. The focus is to address the large and persistent disparities in maternal and infant health that affect the African American birthing community and align with the Pasadena Public Health Department goal of ending health inequities and achieving healthy birth outcomes for Black women. Service delivery is achieved through providing 10 prenatal and 10 postpartum groups sessions covering a number of varying topics. The program also provides client-centered life planning and one-on-one case management.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have a background in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and possess experience working with children. Have knowledge of age-appropriate activities for children, able to plan and oversee child-space schedules, model and encourage good social skills, e.g., strong communication and conflict-resolution skills. Ensure a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment and maintain professional and positive relationships with parents, children, and staff. Additional experience in outreaching and recruiting is a plus.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
For over 130 years, the Pasadena Public Health Department has been responsible for helping protect, maintain, and improve the health of the Pasadena community. The City of Pasadena is one of only three cities in the State of California that maintains its own independent local health jurisdiction with responsibility for a wide variety of services that support the three core functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance. This is a limited-term, grant-funded position with funding through June 30, 2027. Many Public Health positions are funded through external grants with various time durations. We are excited about serving our community, and we hope you are too. Join our team and grow with us!
Essential Functions
The major responsibilities of these positions are listed below and will be performed depending on the level of appointment. Please review the Community Services Representative I job description for more detailed information.
Qualification Guidelines
COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Preferred Qualifications
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of a training and experience evaluation, panel interview, and department-level interviews.
VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one part-time, limited-term/grant-funded vacancy in the Community Health Services division of the Public Health Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future. Candidates selected for this position will serve a one-year probationary work period.
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid California Class C drivers license and comply with the Citys Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment.
Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Retirement:
The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to offer a defined benefits program for eligible employees.
"New" CalPERS members are subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and receive the following benefit formula: 2% at 62
"Classic" members of CalPERS receive the following benefit formula: 2.5% at 55
Deferred Compensation:
The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation plan to help employees save for their retirement and supplement their CalPERS pension. Employees can defer salary with pre-tax or Roth after-tax deductions.
Health Insurance: *
The City contracts with CalPERS to offer several comprehensive health plans that include Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO).
Other Benefits include: *
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What is your highest level of education achieved?
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What best describes your years of community service experience providing direct services to the target population and performing tasks related to the program?
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Please briefly describe your community service experience providing direct services to the target population and performing tasks related to the program. If none, please respond "N/A".
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I understand that this is a limited-term grant-funded position with current funding through June 30, 2027. Current and future employment is dependent on available funding. Please initial to confirm that you understand this.
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Employer City of Pasadena
Address 100 N. Garfield Ave., Rm S135
P. O. Box 7115
Pasadena, California, 91109-7215
Phone (626) 744-4366
(626) 744-4366