Communicable Disease Investigator - HIV

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
1645 East Roosevelt Street (Show on map)
Nov 26, 2024
Posting Date 11/26/24 Application Deadline 11/30/24 Pay Range Hiring Pay Range: $21.75 - $27.88 hourly Full Range: $21.75 - $34.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Public Health About the Position If you find yourself inspired by investigative projects in the public health sector and are enthusiastic about community resources to help people stay well, consider applying for the Communicable Disease Investigator-HIV role (HIV CDI)! The purpose of the Communicable Disease Investigator in the HIV Program is to conduct confidential interviews on people diagnosed with HIV and offer them assistance with linkage to HIV care. The HIV CDI will maintain records for data compilation; conduct field investigation with utmost regard to confidentiality and schedule those individuals with a positive test result and those named as a contact, suspect, or associate to a health care provider for diagnosis and treatment. About Us Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Exceptional work-life balance Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Bachelor's degree in health promotion, public health, medical technology, health sciences, or a health-related field An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/orexperienceconducting Health field investigations, community outreach, and/or case managementmay substitute for the education requirement on a year per year basis We Also Value Experience working as a Communicable Disease Investigator for a local public health department or state health services agency Experience working with various socioeconomic groups performing counseling or health education services Experience working with STIs or epidemiological data related to STIs Experience collaborating with medical facilities, case management agencies or entities affiliated with the Ryan White Program Experience completing patient interviews, assessments, referrals and needs determination Job Contributions Conducts field and telephone investigations with utmost regard to confidentiality by researching, identifying, locating, and contacting individuals with a confirmed, or potential case of HIV Provides clients with HIV test results and refers clients to a medical provider for HIV diagnosis and treatment Interviews clients who have tested positive for HIV to elicit names and contact information of sexual partners and obtain epidemiological data, such as risk factors and previous disease status Connects clients to appropriate agencies for follow-up care and education Locates, notifies, and interviews the sexual partners of clients who have tested positive for an HIV Follows-up with confirmed positive HIV cases to ensure the individual is receiving medical care Creates and maintains case investigation documents, records, and reports Conducts community outreach activities targeting high-risk communities, including registering clients for testing, performing venipuncture, and obtaining specimens Provides HIV prevention education and navigation to clients in a clinal setting Working Conditions Work occurs in an office and field environment with potential exposure to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, fumes, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, fumes, , dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and other related conditions and situations Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently, sitting most of the time Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency Must successfully complete the following training within 60 days of hire: OSHA/Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure, and HIPPA Within 60 days of hire the employee must complete assigned CDC STI modular training with sufficient passing scores Register and complete certified venipuncture training within 6 months of hire Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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