Communicable Disease Investigator Trainer (#TS9269)
DEFINITIONUnder general direction, coordinates, monitors, and participates in the training of staff responsible for investigating communicable disease cases. This is a temporary position description classification. The primary role of an employee in this temporary position is to provide training to staff who investigate cases of communicable disease for treatment, prevention and control purposes. The employee may also make client referrals; conduct interviews and counseling of communicable disease patients and patient contacts, gather information from clients, medical records and health care professionals; and make public presentations regarding communicable diseases and their prevention.
TYPICAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience: Four years of communicable disease investigation experience in a public health department or agency. Licenses: Possession of a valid California driver’s license. KNOWLEDGEprinciples and practices of supervision including training, coaching, counseling, and staff development; methods and techniques of investigation; communicable disease prevention; methods of transmission, diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases; public health law related to communicable diseases; health education methods; principles and practices of diagnostic testing; medical recordkeeping methods; basic computer and modern office automation technology and computer software programs relevant to department operations.
ABILITYlead, train, and motivate staff; develop and promote teamwork; prepare material for training staff; elicit and record complete and accurate medical information, frequently through an interview process; identify medical conditions which require immediate consultation with the physician; follow protocols established by public health professionals; conduct diagnostic testing; recognize the behavior and attitudes that influence individual high risk behaviors; provide guidance and health instruction to patients; work with high risk clientele; work independently; operate basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; make presentations to groups regarding communicable disease control.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTSMobility— Operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; frequent sitting, standing, walking; driving; occasional pushing, pulling, bending; Lifting—frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual— frequent color perception; occasional eye/hand coordination, peripheral vision and depth perception; frequent reading and reading/close-up work; read computer screens; use of eye/hand coordination; Dexterity---reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing; Hearing/Talking— constant hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological—frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; occasional exposure to trauma, grief and death; public speaking before large groups; Special Requirements – some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; working alone; Environmental — occasional exposure to hazardous materials; working in varied weather conditions.
CLASS: TS9269; EST: 11/7/2011; |