CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Public Health Investigator
SALARY:
$42,439.32 - $54,891.71
DEPARTMENT:
Health Department
Closing Date:
02/27/2024 12:00 a.m.
This position is in the STI/HIV Program of the Health Department. The program operates four days a week in the Warren/SW Health Center, and one day at in the Mt. Clemens/Central Health Center.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction of the Program Supervisor, assists in the preliminary provision of sexually transmitted infection prevention, detection, treatment and referral services for clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in disease prevention, detection, treatment, and referral for sexually transmitted infections, specifically for HIV Counseling, Partner Services (PS).
Performs client interviews and HIV pre- and post-test counseling, and conducts field investigations of contacts of reportable sexually transmitted infections.
May perform laboratory duties, which included CLIA waived testing, test documentation, packing and shipping of clinical specimens.
Inputs and maintains data in the database systems, such as the HIV Event System and the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS) and generates reports as needed from various systems.
Provides STI/HIV education at schools, health fairs and other settings.
Participates in professional development programs.
Operates an automobile while performing assigned duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience
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Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test
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One (1) year experience performing disease investigation or performing field work
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As a condition of employment, an employee in this classification must possess a Michigan Partner Services (PS) certification and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services HIV Test Counselor certification within the first year of employment.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Preferred Education and Experience
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Associate Degree in health related area from an accredited college or university is preferred
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Experience working in a health or sexually transmitted infection or HIV program.
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Michigan Partner Services (PS) certification.
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services HIV Test Counselor certification.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
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Computer skills including ability to utilize database, spreadsheet, and word processing software
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Interviewing and counseling techniques and principles
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Educational/prevention methods and techniques as applicable to people of diverse cultures and backgrounds
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Public health principles and practices
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Diagnostic tests for communicable diseases; methods of transmission, symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, development, and treatment of communicable diseases; medical terminology and corresponding terminology used by clinical researchers, providers, and the general public
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Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology applications
Skill in:
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Motivational interviewing and counseling, conducting interviews of a highly personal nature Telephone and in-person interviewing to complete investigations with clients
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Effective written and oral communication skills
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Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills
Ability to:
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Communicate highly complex information to people with varying levels of knowledge Discuss sensitive and confidential health matters with clients in a compassionate and nonjudgmental, yet direct manner
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Maintain confidentiality of all records and information according to HIPAA, as well as county and state regulations
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Research and utilize community resources.
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Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
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Speak and understand a language other than English (Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian) is preferred
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Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, clients and the public
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Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
