Communicable Disease Investigator

sjgov•Stockton, CA

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About The Position

This examination is being given to fill 1 position in the Public Health Services. The initial certification for Public Health Services may be a Public Health Services department promotional certification. This list will be used to establish a list for future vacancies. Comm Disease Investigator by Employment Services Team NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

EITHER PATTERN I Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biological sciences, health science, public health, behavioral sciences, or a related field.
OR PATTERN II Education: Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in biological sciences, behavioral sciences, health education, health science, public health, nursing, or a closely related field. Experience: Two years of experience working in a public health department or community based or medical organization in the provision of community based health services such as communicable disease investigation, treatment and control, health education, counseling, interviewing, or a closely related field.
AND Certifications: Upon employment with San Joaquin County, incumbents may be required to successfully complete one or more of the following depending upon the nature of the assignment: 1) a state approved phlebotomy course; 2) TB testing, HIV/AIDS counseling, and/or sexually transmitted disease certification.
Licenses: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Methods and techniques of investigation
Communicable disease prevention
Methods of transmission, diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases
Public health law related to communicable diseases
Health education methods
Principles and practices of diagnostic testing
Medical recordkeeping methods
Basic computer and modern office automation technology and computer software programs relevant to department operations.
Elicit and record complete and accurate medical information, frequently through an interview process
Identify medical conditions which require immediate consultation with the physician
Follow protocols established by public health professionals
Conduct diagnostic testing
Recognize the behavior and attitudes that influence individual high risk behaviors
Provide guidance and health instruction to patients
Work with high risk clientele
Learn to work independently
Operate basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Make presentations to groups regarding communicable disease control.
Mobility-Operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; frequent sitting, standing, walking; driving; occasional pushing, pulling, bending
Lifting-Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds
Visual-Frequent color perception; occasional eye/hand coordination, peripheral vision and depth perception; frequent reading and reading/close-up work; read computer screens; use of eye/hand coordination
Dexterity-Reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing
Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person
Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; occasional exposure to trauma, grief and death; public speaking before large groups
Special Requirements-Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; working alone
Environmental-Occasional exposure to hazardous materials; working in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Investigates cases of communicable disease through field visits, by telephone or other electronic means
Conducts field investigations to locate suspected infected persons
Makes referrals for medical examination and/or treatment
Interviews suspected or diagnosed clients and their contacts
Conducts follow-up interviews and provides counseling to ensure treatment program is followed.
Collects data and medical information from clients, medicals records, laboratories, and health care professionals.
Prepares and conducts informational and educational presentations to community groups and high-risk individuals regarding communicable diseases, effects, and prevention.
Maintains communicable disease investigation records; enters data into structured data bases, and prepares reports.
Maintains cooperative relationships with patients, health care professionals, and local officials and agencies on communicable disease reporting and control; distributes educational materials.
After appropriate training, and/or certification, may be required to collect specimens, draw blood, place and measure tuberculosis skin tests.
May be required to participate in and pass certification to work in certain programs, such as HIV/AIDS or STD Control.
Assists in enforcement of public health laws, regulations, ordinances, and health orders; serves legal orders from the Health Officer.

Benefits

Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 .
Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits.
Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.
Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time.
Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.