Temporary Communicable Disease Case Investigator

Posting number: 202600128

Department: Communicable Disease

Job classification: Communicable Disease Case Investigator - Temporary

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services

Summary

**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.***

Under the supervision of the Communicable Disease Manager and the Disease Control Lead nurse conducts investigation of general communicable diseases. Provides services to identified at-risk populations by telephone. Provides consultation and education regarding communicable disease prevention and control. Encourages the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention of communicable disease and disability.

Examples of duties

1. Investigates reported communicable disease cases by interviewing infected individuals by phone to determine the likely source of illness, close contacts, and the potential for outbreak.
2. Implements isolation and quarantine recommendations per protocol and teaches measures to prevent further spread to contacts and the community, monitors symptom progression/resolution, provides case management, and referral to appropriate community resources. Facilitates follow-up testing where appropriate.
3. Works closely with Contact Tracing team and refers close contacts for quarantine and monitoring.
4. Maintains awareness of community. Uses professional skills to identify individuals and groups whose behaviors place them at risk for health problems. Advocates for individuals and populations both within the human services department and the community. As a representative of the human services department, serves on committees and community forums.
5. Informs individuals in the community of current human services departments, services, concerns, and goals through group presentations, personal contacts, written materials, and through the media. Participates in the selection and development of written materials for use in client education.
6. Provides health information to the public and makes referrals to appropriate agencies.
7. Provides consultation and direct services to defined at-risk populations.
8. Maintains up-to-date case records and reports documenting service delivery and caseload management.

Other Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to but not limited to those in his/her job description.

(An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employees may be expected to perform.)

Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science or a health related field.

Experience: One year of experience that provided familiarity with Community and Public Health Programs. Familiarity with clinical language and ability to read and understand a medical chart and labs. Highly detail oriented, able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines, and possesses analytical skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Strong technical skills including word processing, spreadsheet development and management, and database management, with an emphasis on proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

OR

Associate’s Degree in health related field and two years of experience that provided familiarity with Community and Public Health Programs. Familiarity with clinical language and ability to read and understand a medical chart and labs. Highly detail oriented, able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines, and possesses analytical skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Strong technical skills including word processing, spreadsheet development and management, and database management, with an emphasis on proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.

(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along