Community Outreach Specialist - Tuberculosis Clinic

Job Description

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.  

 

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. 

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JOB SUMMARY

 

Provides interpretation and translation services to non-English-speaking clients. Provides culturally appropriate directly observed therapy (DOT) to patients with Tuberculosis utilizing language-specific interpretation when necessary. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

One (1) year of experience working with clients in a health related field.

 

Must be able to read, write, and speak English and one other language.

 

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

 

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

 

It is mandatory that all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment or provide a copy of their immunization record prior to starting employment. The immunization record must show the vaccine name and date received.

 

Upon hire, a two-step Tuberculosis skin test will be required. The first will need to be placed prior to starting employment.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Observes clients with tuberculosis taking their medication at home, work, school, or in the office.
• Builds a relationship with the client and family that fosters communication, confidence and compliance with medication and treatment plan.
• Observes for adverse effects of medication and health complaints by asking medical-related questions and reports findings to the PHN.
• Acts as a liaison between the client and PHN and communicates all findings.
• Provides and maintains medical documentation regarding assignments.
• Assists the PHN in identifying best use of incentives for client to complete treatment for TB.
• Provides written translations for a wide variety of written materials including letters, medical informational literature using appropriate terminology and applying appropriate literacy level to reading audience.
• Provides non-English-speaking client education regarding TB, color blindnes