Public Health Technician, (A266117-2), 206, Autism Surveillance

Job Description

This position is grant funded. Therefore, it is solely dependent of availability of grant funds.

General Summary
The Public Health Technician will be responsible for accurately reviewing, collecting, and entering data from educational and health records to support the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. Working closely with local partners, this position ensures that critical information is gathered in a timely and reliable manner, contributing to the success of the ADDM project.

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Provide support for the operation and collaboration of the Autism Surveillance Division.
• Utilize standardized ADDM methodology to collect data on children in Webb County and in any future surveillance areas.
• Review educational and health records as directed by the CDC, abstracting specific data elements for the ADDM Network.
• Enter and maintain abstracted information in the REDCap database, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Participate in monthly virtual meetings with the CDC and other ADDM sites to stay updated on project requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate on education and outreach initiatives related to the ADDM project and assist with other public health events as appropriate.
• Support the development of educational materials and website content for the ADDM project.
• Maintain strong working relationships with health and education contacts; regularly update and communicate with these sources.
• Complete all required public health and CDC trainings to remain in compliance with project guidelines.
• Assist with monthly reports, site-specific projects, and the maintenance of standard internal documents.
• Partner with fellow Public Health Technicians to ensure consistency and reliability in data abstraction and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) processes.
• Maintain accurate records and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in administrative duties, including scheduling, documentation, and inventory tracking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

• Knowledge Of
• Knowledge of basic understanding of autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities, including general terminology and associated services or interventions.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, data collection, and surveillance methods within a public health context.
• Knowledge of awareness of how health and educational records are structured, maintained, and accessed, as well as experience interpreting and extracting relevant information.
• Knowledge of data collection techniques and best practices in confidentiality (e.g., HIPAA).
• Knowledge of data entry best practices (preferably in REDCap or similar systems), record abstraction techniques, and principles of accuracy, reliability, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of comprehensive understanding of privacy laws, regulations, and ethical standards to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, including data entry and database management.
• Knowledge and familiarity with processes for ensuring the reliability and validity of collected data, as well as strategies for maintaining consistency across projects and teams.

• Skills And Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in data review, abstraction, and entry.
• Capacity to interpret and analyze information from various sources, identify discrepancies or patterns, and propose data quality improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong cultural competency skills to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain…