Disease Intervention Specialist

Disease Intervention Specialist

Job ID: 107100
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.



CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $57,351.80 - $72,266.58

Hourly Pay Range: $27.572979 - $34.743549

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • NEW BENEFIT! Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County Public Health Department (CCPHD) is looking for a culturally sensitive health professional to fill a vacancy for a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS), to conduct case investigation and partner services with an emphasis on HIV/STI clients; to provide resources and referrals to HIV/STI cases and clients; to conduct other case investigation and case management for other reportable diseases as assigned (eg. animal encounters, enterics, foodborne illness), and to support HIV/STI prevention activities through outreach and field work.

The DIS role is to identify, locate, notify, and refer for examination and/or treatment to persons infected or at risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections; to collaborate with medical providers, and navigate health care systems to ensure patient evaluation and treatment; and to do other work as required.

The DIS role is responsible for identifying and obtaining treatment for carriers of infectious disease and their identified contacts with a focus on sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV. The DIS conducts case investigations, including but not limited to office and field work investigation and provides consultation and guidance to community healthcare providers regarding current STI/HIV testing and treatment guidelines.

Successful candidates will have expertise in essential skills such as communication, interviewing, counseling, case analysis, and provider and community engagement. The most competitive candidates will have knowledge of disease surveillance and investigation methods as well as infectious disease management and control with experience in adult learning, interviewing about sensitive topics, and health care education. In addition, competitive candidates will have experience collaborating with community partners and engaging in meetings with a variety of stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting lab results with a strong working knowledge of STIs/HIV and recommended guidelines as well as experience working with a government agency in a grant-driven environment.

CCPHD's mission is to protect and promote the community's health by advancing racial health equity, building partnerships, and establishing culturally responsive systems.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position, including case management or similar.
• Experience with field work and community education and health promotion.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with patient health information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and the public.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate with diverse groups, particularly LGBTQ+, persons of color, gender diverse individuals, sex workers and other vulnerable populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office operating systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Community Health Worker Certification (CHW)
• Completion of phlebotomy training/training in administration of point of care HIV/STI tests.
• Bilingual Fluency (Spanish and English), preferably as a Qualified or Certified Health Care Interpreter by The Oregon Health Authority
• Experience interpreting lab results.
• Experience working with a government agency.
• Experience conducting interviews with individuals about sensitive topics such as sex, sexuality, human anatomy, and safer sex practices.
• Experience working remotely and with health information using various databases.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.


TYPICAL TASKS

• CASE INVESTIGATION: Interprets laboratory results for standard STI tests; Investigates reported, suspected and confirmed cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV; Investigates partner contacts of reported cases, ensure testing and treatment are completed by contacts, and completes case reports.
• CLIENT INTERACTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT: Conducts interviews of clients diagnosed with or potentially exposed to communicable diseases, including HIV and STIs; Provides confidential counseling, treatment referrals, and other services for clients and named contacts of STIs and People Living with HIV (PLWH); Analyzes electronic medical records to ensure adequate treatment has been completed per CDC/OHA recommended guidelines.
• KNOWLEDGE AND OUTREACH: Keeps current with recommended treatments for a variety of STIs; Works closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to inform them of proper testing, reporting, and treatment protocols for STIs, including HIV; Keeps current with local, state and national and international disease trends and outbreaks.
• COLLABORATION: Collaborates with community partners to increase the availability, accessibility, and utilization of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to Clackamas County residents, and refers clients to providers for PrEP education and consultation; Collaborates with local and state partners to improve targeted STIs and HIV testing; Acts as a consultant to other staff and partners on STIs and HIV.
• DATABASE USAGE AND ENTRY: Maintains STI/HIV case data in Oregon's disease surveillance system (Orpheus) for reportable STIs, including laboratory screening; Analyzes case information, documentation and case completion in required databases; Conducts data entry and updates to Orpheus for the purpose of HIV/STI reporting in Clackamas County; Ensures accurate management of detail in data entry and case reporting within multiple medical records.
• STD & HIV PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Assists management with development of policies and procedures on individual case management, diagnosis and treatment guidelines, lab procedures, and counseling techniques.
• FIELD WORK: Uses ground-level investigative skills to conduct Field Visits in the community for the purpose of case investigation and community outreach; Engages in community education and health promotion.
• DIS MEETINGS, TRAININGS AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: May include: Public Health Accreditation Board's DIS Certification National Advisory Committee; NACCHO's HIV, STI, & Viral Hepatitis Sentinel Network; National Network of STD clinical Prevention Training Centers; Participates & hosts (as assigned) DIS Quad County and EISO tri-county group meetings; Local and state public health meetings and other local partner meetings.
• ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS: Conducts animal bite interviews and investigates reports of animal-human encounters in Clackamas County. Coordinates care between reporting clinicians and infectious disease state officials; Collection of data, processing lab reports, and preparation of program reports.
• IDCP TEAM DUTIES: Provides outbreak and emergency response; Attends and participates in team huddles, meetings, QI meetings and projects; Attends and participates in Quad County communicable disease meetings; Participates in the annual Oregon Epidemiologists trainings and conferences, as approved by the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Program Manager.
• IDCP CASE BACK-UP: Provides investigative support to IDCP team members with enteric interviews and case investigations; Conducts foodborne illness complaint interviews, data entry, & coordinates with Environment Health as needed; Assists with emerging infectious disease response.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Some positions may involve exposure to bodily fluids and routine contact with individuals who have communicable diseases.
• Some positions may involve frequent exposure to hostile and/or disturbed clients.
• Duties in the field require occasional visits to community facilities and client living locations.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday.

Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.


EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

Explore Clackamas County

Working for Clackamas County

Recreation, Arts & Heritage

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The health of a community is a key indicator about its quality of life. At Clackamas County Public Health, we are committed to improving the quality of life in Clackamas County by offering services and engaging in activities that protect and promote the health of its residents.

Public Health's Mission

Promote and assist individuals, families & communities to be healthy, safe and thrive. By working with our communities, Public Health assures conditions that:

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  Prevent injury & disease
  
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  Promote health
  
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  Protect food, water & air
  
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  Prepare for emergencies
  

Public Health is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.

Learn more about Clackamas County Public Health



APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Lindsay White, Recruiter
lindsaywhi@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=107100&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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