Community Service Worker , Bilingual Disease Prevention Specialist

Community Service Worker

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.

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.

Community Service Worker 2 - Bilingual (Download PDF reader)

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.

In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors:
Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other. Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.

Careers with Lane County Offer Extraordinary Benefits

At Lane County, we value our employees and we show it with our extraordinary benefits. We know that you chose public service for more than a paycheck, and our outstanding benefits are designed to help you Live Well, Live Lane - throughout your career.

Health insurance coverage becomes effective the first of the month following your first 30-days as an eligible employee. Lane County offers medical, prescription and vision exam coverage for you and your eligible dependents. The plan options and costs per month for 2026 are outlined below:

If you enroll in the HDHP the County will contribute to your HSA:

For eligible members of unions LCPOA, 626, Admin Pro, and AFSCME Physicians $1,700 for individual coverage and $3,400 for family coverage.

For eligible members of unions AFSCME General, AFSCME Nurses, FOPPO, PAA, and non-represented employees $1,600 for individual coverage and $3,200 for family coverage. Those who complete the requirements to receive the Live Well Credit by November 30, 2026, will receive an additional contribution of $400 individual or $800 family, funded in 2027.

These amounts are prorated based on date of hire. All eligible employees who complete a Health History Risk Assessment (HHRA), Biometric Screening, and Comprehensive Health Review (CHR) at the Live Well Center receive a $20 per month credit. The Live Well Center is for Lane County benefits-eligible employees, spouses and dependents (ages 2 and up) who are enrolled in the Lane County health plan.

Marathon Health manages the Live Well Center and…