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Case Investigator, Bureau of Communicable Diseases
DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
Full-time
QUEENS
No exam required
Department: Communicable Diseases
$62,868.00 – $72,298.00
Job Description
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. Reporting to the Disease Investigation Unit's Team Lead and working with a team of Public Health Epidemiologists, City Research Scientists and Clerical Associates, you will investigate cases of reportable diseases and outbreaks of infectious or novel conditions. You will conduct patient/provider interviews, contact tracing and health record abstractions. You will provide patient and public education. You will triage telephone inquiries. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Conduct communicable disease case investigations
Perform medical chart reviews and abstractions
Conduct patient and provider telephone interviews
Triage incoming telephone inquiries
Provide patient and public education
Identify and follow up with contacts of people with communicable diseases
Provide public health recommendations to patients and contacts
Conduct outbreak investigations
Perform data collection and analysis
Evaluate risk factors or high-risk transmission settings
Assist with communicable disease prevention initiatives
Participate in the DOHMH's Surveillance and Epidemiology Emergency Response Section's preparedness and response activities
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of communicable disease surveillance and epidemiologic investigations
Experience with structured interviews, medical terminology and conducting electronic health record reviews
Comfortable discussing sensitive topics including sexual activity and drug use
Experience working with healthcare providers
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
Why You Should Work For Us
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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually
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 and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.
Worksite address
long island city, NY, 11101, US
Who can apply
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