Disease Investigation Specialist - Lead Program Coordinator
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist, RN Nurse, Charge Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
POSITION:
Disease Investigation Specialist – Lead Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT:
St. Joseph County Department of Health
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. M-F
JOB CATEGORY: PAT (Professional, Administrative, Technological)
SALARY:
Up to $59,535/year
STATUS:
Full-Time
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
DATES:
August 24, 2026 - until filled
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Our organization is currently unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas now or in the future. Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship will not be considered.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.
The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.
Incumbent serves as Disease Investigation Specialist–Lead Program Coordinator for the Nursing Unit of the St. Joseph County Department of Health (SJCDoH), responsible for investigating all communicable diseases or conditions and managing some of those cases, and ensuring compliance with established policies, practices, regulations, and public health standards. Coordinates lead activities among all units within the SJCDoH.
Benefits- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals
- Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
- Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness
- Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)
- Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources
Incumbent ensures proper implementation of public health programs, including examining, educating, testing, and treating individuals. Goals and objectives of incumbent’s work are known, and work is reviewed primarily for compliance with Department policy and legal requirements. Decisions are restricted by only the broadest policy and/or guidance from the supervisor, which may include one or more of the following: direct consultation with the supervising provider, utilization of preapproved standing orders, and adherence to established clinical protocols.
All unusual circumstances are to be discussed with a supervisor, up to and including the supervising provider regarding medical issues.
Manages care of clients using established protocols, ensuring compliance with all applicable SJCDoH policies and procedures, Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) standards, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, and other federal and state laws related to privacy, confidentiality, and service delivery.
Serves as case manager for pediatric clients with elevated Lead levels, providing clients and families with education. Completes case documentation in compliance with SJCDoH policy and works collaboratively with provider offices to ensure case compliance with Title 410 IAC-32.
Oversees the Community Health Workers (CHWs) tasked with providing case management and case monitoring services for pediatric clients with elevated Lead levels who provide clients and families with education, repeat lead level tests, conduct home visits and environmental assessments to investigate source of Lead, and make referrals to appropriate agencies and health care providers to ensure necessary steps are taken to reduce exposure to lead.
Completes documentation in compliance with SJCDoH policy.
Supervises and directs assigned personnel, including reviewing case documentation, assists in interviewing candidates for related roles, planning and delegating work assignments; training and motivating assigned staff; assists in evaluating performance, communicating and administering personnel programs and procedures; and keeping supervisors and assigned staff informed of organizational developments.
Coordinates with the…
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