Community Service Worker , Bilingual Disease Prevention Specialist

Position: Community Service Worker 2, Bilingual - (Disease Prevention Specialist)
About the Position Public Health is currently seeking a bilingual Community Service Worker to join our Communicable Disease team (CD). In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for conducting disease investigations related to communicable disease outbreaks and partner services for sexually transmitted infections (STI) within our community, link those with newly diagnosed HIV to care, and assist the team to manage and monitor syphilis cases to prevent incidences of congenital syphilis.

The Community Service Worker will play a vital role in identifying and locating individuals who may have been exposed to a reportable infectious communicable disease (i.e. STI, foodborne related illness, infectious respiratory disease, etc.,). They will conduct confidential case and contact interviews, both over the phone and in person, including clinic and field settings. About the Division Public Health ensures protections critical to the health of all people in Lane County through surveillance, regulation, and response to infectious disease and injury risks.

In collaboration with community organizations and partner agencies, Public Health promotes optimal health through policies, interventions, and population-health programs based on scientific evidence and emerging best practices, with a particular focus on ensuring all people in Lane County have opportunity and access to environments and systems that support their health.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm.
* This is an AFSCME represented position

* Education:

Equivalent to the completion of two years of college course work.

Experience:

Two years of responsible community service experience;
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements :
An interest in sexual health and infectious diseases is preferred but not required. Training will be provided to all new employees. Testing Requirements Successful hire will be contingent upon taking a bilingual test to demonstrate proficiency in both English & Spanish.

Note:

Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test. This position is subject to a full background check. Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER 1 & 2 BILINGUAL “B” Language - Spanish DEFINITION:
To assist in providing bilingual communication with Limited English Proficient (LEP) persons. Individuals in these classifications do more than self-identify; they have successfully passed a test demonstrating proficiency in both English and the other language administered by the County. The need for the use of the second language in the performance of job duties in this classification has been identified.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
In addition to the regular knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the employee’s main classification, the bilingual duties of this adjunct classification may include, but are not limited to the following:
Interpreting between English speakers and LEP persons. Orally translating documents Providing oral assistance Providing written assistance, including some written document translation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:
Both languages, demonstrating the ability to convey information in both languages quickly and accurately. Ability to:
Communicate clearly and concisely. Maintain confidentiality of communications. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
An equivalent combination of experience and training or demonstrated abilities qualifying the employee or applicant to perform the duties described herein. These skills and abilities may be acquired in various ways; i.e., education and/or bilingual or bicultural experiences. Testing Requirements Successful hire will be contingent upon taking a bilingual test to demonstrate proficiency in both English & Spanish Community Service Worker 2 - Bilingual Selection Process Equal Employment Opportunity Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. Strategic Plan In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to…