New York City, NY-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Queens, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD) monitors and analyzes trends in disease data and provides consultation to the medical community and the public on the recognition, prevention, and control of communicable diseases. BCD is responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of over 70 infectious diseases including foodborne, enteric, waterborne, respiratory (including COVID-19), zoonotic, and vector-borne diseases. The Congregate Residential Settings Investigator will work in BCD's Congregate Settings Investigations and Response Unit, which investigates and responds to communicable disease cases and outbreaks in congregate residential settings (adult care facilities, group homes, homeless shelters, supportive housing, etc.). The unit works closely with various partners across the Health Department and other city and state agencies to respond to infectious disease issues promptly and effectively.

  • Conduct communicable disease investigation and surveillance activities with a focus on congregate residential settings.
  • Respond to cases and outbreaks and provide infection prevention and control expertise to facilities.
  • Conduct case investigations, including patient and provider interviews and medical chart abstractions, and contact tracing and management.
  • Provide technical assistance regarding infection control to congregate setting staff; conduct site visits when indicated.
  • Provide general support to BCD, including participation in the Research Scientist of the Week rotation and other shared duties.
  • Participate in the Incident Command System Surveillance and Epidemiology branch to support emergency response activities as needed.
  • Participate in education and outreach to congregate setting staff and clients.
  • A master's degree in public health or epidemiology from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 graduate credits in epidemiology; or
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of full-time paid experience as a health professional in a position which requires data collection and the reading and interpretation of medical charts and medical information in support of surveillance and epidemiologic investigations.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Experience working in or with congregate residential settings.
  • Experience with communicable disease surveillance and epidemiologic investigations.
  • Experience with structured interviews, medical terminology, and conducting electronic medical chart reviews.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
  • Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
  • A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
  • A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • A tax-deferred savings program.
  • A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
  • Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
  • Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment.
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