PH Investigator - Communicable Disease

Salary : $40,611.00 - $47,717.00 Annually

Location : 1100 East Wendover Avenue Greensboro, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 03419

Department : Public Health

Opening Date : 08 / 26 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

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Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

An employee in this class applies casefinding and educational techniques in working with individuals having sexual transmitted infection and other communicable or chronic diseases. Work is performed under the general direction of the health director or clinic director.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Interviews individuals to provide education regarding their illness and to elicit contact and suspect information.
• Follows up on interviews in tracing persons who may have contracted a communicable or chronic disease and motivates them to medical facilities for examination and required treatment.
• Maintains case records and provides information from them to other health officials, physicians and authorized persons.
• Prepares cases for prosecution when communicable disease laws are violated.
• Assists in laboratory examinations of individuals attending the sexual health clinics.
• Performs related work as required.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. (Paid employment in public health casefinding work may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.)

Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.

We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!

You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?

Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.

We offer Health Insurance ( UnitedHealthCare ) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled / budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.

Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.

We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24 / 7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!

Employee Assistance Program , 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.

13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.

Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.

Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.

Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.

We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

Please select the highest level of education you have achieved :

What professional experience do you have in a public health casefinding in a public health work setting or related environment?

Please describe your computer skills and database knowledge.

Please describe your knowledge of STDs & Communicable Diseases.

Please describe your experience with Community Outreach with local community-based organizations.

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Are you currently licensed as a foster parent through Guilford County DHHS or any other private or public agency?

Are you currently fostering any children in your home?

Required Question

Salary : $40,611 - $47,717