TUBERCULOSIS RESPONSE SPECIALIST

Under the supervision, the Tuberculosis (TB) Response Specialist functions as a specialist in communicable disease control with knowledge of Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) for the treatment of patients diagnosed with or believed to have been exposed to TB.

• Provides outreach to perform DOT and Directly Observed Preventative Therapy (DOPT) for TB patients of all ages

• Arranges visits at mutually agreed places and times

• Assures medications are taken per provider’s orders

• Monitors patient’s response to medication and general health status, and reports to Nurse Case Manager

• Maintains up to date record keeping of TB cases in State database Illinois National Electronic Diseases Surveillance System

• Assists/encourages patients to comply with medical follow up

• Educates patients and families about TB

• Instructs patients regarding proper sputa collection and storage

• Collects and delivers laboratory specimens

• Fosters a team-oriented work environment by assisting with other required activities of the DOT team including providing cross coverage, as needed

• Interviews TB patients and contacts

• Provides Tuberculin Skin Testing services, as needed

• Maintains up to date email correspondence

• Communicates on work tasks, shared job duties, and program needs between TB department staff including colleagues and supervisors

• Communicates and provides updates to the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) TB Control related to both active TB cases and suspected TB cases

• Assists in prescription refill process including delivery of medications as needed

• Provides additional representation to the Public Health Department as needed

• Maintains accurate documentation of all activities and submits required reports.

• Attends and participates in TB meetings/trainings as scheduled

• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent

• One (1) year of experience working within communicable disease management and control environment

• Must be able to work flexible hours, may include evenings or weekends, as needed

• Position requires moderate travel for which the employee must have a valid driver’s license/insured vehicle or other equivalent means of transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

• Bilingual

• Knowledge of core public health principles and practices specifically in the area of communicable disease management and control.

• Knowledge of local, County, State and Federal statutes, ordinances and regulations relating to tuberculosis treatment and control

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work with all levels of individuals internally and externally

• Ability to communicate with a diverse environment and communicate with tact and courtesy

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position .
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”

• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list an Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Basic Term Life Insurance

• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

• Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER