Job details
Salary $24.33 an hour job type full-time temporary
Full job description
The environmental health division of the weld county department of public health and environment located in greeley, co is hiring for a case investigation and contact tracing specialistWe are looking to hire for full-time and part-time openings.
The following job description is established to outline the basic duties and responsibilities of the above captioned positionThis position is not exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the fair labor standards act.
$20.97 $24.33 hourly pay rate upon proficiency in the position.
As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of senate bill 19-085, the equal pay for equal work actThe act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openingsThis range encompasses the nine pay steps that weld county government has available should you earn the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.
The position of case investigation and contact tracing specialist will support the covid-19 public health response in weld countyThis job is essential in controlling the spread of covid-19 and involves interviewing reported cases, identifying contacts of cases, and implementing disease control measures.
This position will work in teams with epidemiology staff from wcdpheOrientation, training, supervision, and equipment will be provided by wcdphe.
The ideal candidate will have:
1) experience working as a case investigator during the covid-19 pandemic response and be up-to-date on all cdc and cdphe guidelines and recommendations.
2) a demonstrated track record of success working in team environments, having excellent customer service skills, and retaining professionalism when interacting with members of the public.
3) proficiency in microsoft excel, word, and outlook.
4) reside locally to train on-site with the case investigator/contact tracer lead.
Open until filled
Essential duties and responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilyThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsOther duties may be assigned(any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)
Case investigator
Interview reported covid-19 cases with designated interview tools, following case investigation protocols
Identify contacts of cases
Implement disease control measures, including referring ill contacts to testing venues, issuing isolation letters and instructions to cases, and following disease control protocols
Assist with outbreak investigations
Educate cases about covid-19
Refer cases to support resources such as 211 as necessary
Document case, contact, and outbreak investigation findings
Enter case data into the colorado electronic disease reporting system (cedrs)
Enter contact data into the contact database
Maintain regular contact with designated supervisor and assigned team or local public health agency
Contact tracer
Interview contacts of cases with designated interview tools, following contact investigation protocols
Implement disease control measures, including referring ill contacts to testing venues, issuing quarantine letters and instructions to contacts, and following disease control protocols
Assist with outbreak investigations
Educate contacts about covid-19
Refer contacts to support resources such as 211 as necessary
Document case, contact, and outbreak investigation findings
Enter contact data into the contact databases
Maintain regular contact with designated supervisor and assigned team or local public health agency
Staff may be required to perform certain functions of both case investigators and contact tracers.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or ged.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills, knowledge and abilities needed:
Public health or healthcare setting work experience or education preferred, but not required.
Ability to speak, read, and write english; ability to communicate in other languages is advantageous but not required (translation/interpretation resources are provided by wcdphe).
Excellent interpersonal, organization, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency with computers and email, spreadsheet, word processing programs such as outlook, excel, and word.
Ability to adjust to continuously changing protocols and guidance recommendations.
Have and maintain a valid colorado driver’s license and use of a personal, insured vehicle is required to perform job dutiesDependable transportation and auto insurance, maintained at all times, as required by state law, is required.
Candidate must pass a criminal background check.
Ability to work from home or remote locationMust have home/mobile internet connection.
Ability to work at least 20-40 hours per week (no overtime)Must be available to work 7 day per weekHours are flexible to ensure work continues throughout the week and weekend.
Ability to participate in video and teleconferences.
Ability to abide by established work protocols.
Ability to abide by wcdphe confidentiality policies.
Ability to maintain a professional, empathetic, and culturally sensitive demeanor.
Ability to provide personal computer.
Ability to attend in-person training.
Other necessary requirements
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hearThe employee frequently is required to walk or sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls or equipment; and reach forward with hands and armsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include visual acuity to colorado driver`s license requirements, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusThe employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouchThe employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs.
Work environment
The on-site work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the office and clinical work environment is usually moderate.
