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Posting Date 11/26/24
Application Deadline 12/03/24
Pay 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 outreach to help people stay well, consider applying for the Communicable Disease Investigator role! As the Communicable Disease Investigator, you will play a vital role in providing case management services to those infected with sexually transmitted diseases by investigating, preventing, and controlling the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Join a team with a purpose! Apply today! 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 Tuition reimbursement 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 a 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 andexperienceconducting field investigations, community outreach, or case management may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-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 the public conducting health-related field investigations for communicable diseases Experience working in a medical field drawing blood, doing case investigative work, and/or interviewing or counseling clients Experience working with various socioeconomic groups performing counseling or health education services Experience working with STDs or epidemiological data related to STDs Bilingual skills in both English and Spanish
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 an infectious disease Refers clients to a medical provider for sexually transmitted disease (STD) diagnosis and treatment Interviews clients who have tested positive for an STD 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 STD Follows-up with confirmed STD-positive 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
Working Conditions
Position requires extensive fieldwork in diverse communities, driving to various locations within Maricopa County, in a personal or county vehicle, in all weather conditions, walking long distances, climbing stairs, and reacting quickly to potentially unsafe situations(mileage reimbursement is available) Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire Within six months of hire, the employee must complete the CDC STD modular training program and pass the oneweek Passport to Partner Services course sponsored by the CDC 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. Apply Now!
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Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, mileage reimbursement
Nov 27, 2024