Bilingual Public Health Worker 2 - Clinical Preventive Services -Health and Human Services

Are you looking to make an impact in your community? Join the team at Marion County Health & Human Services as a Bilingual Public Health Worker 2. If you are passionate about making a difference and helping to stop the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, this may be the job for you. We are looking for a Bilingual candidate who has experience in outreach engagement, is collaborative, flexible and possesses excellent communication skills.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include:
• Provide clerical support for outreach STI testing events
• Perform Rapid HIV/Syphilis testing
• Offer free STI testing at events throughout the community

If you are looking for a career, not just a job, we look forward to speaking with you!

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assures the health and social service needs of a specific population are being met primarily through clinic visits, and visits to other agencies and social services resources; refers clients to appropriate resources, advocating to obtain required services as necessary, and providing information and education on health-related issues; may act as an interpreter for clients; performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general direction of a health services professional and/or supervisor, who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this class.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking clients; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English verbal skills are required.

Under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor provides outreach services for the Early Intervention Services and Outreach (EISO) grant.

• Creates new clients and enter demographics in Dr. Cloud database.
• Edits existing client demographics in Dr. Cloud
• Prints client labels
• Looks up insurance information in MMIS.
• Assists clients with forms (consent, HIPAA, demographics, history, ROI) as needed.
• Performs Rapid HIV /syphilis testing.
• Assists Registered Nurse (RN) to collect lab specimens, blood draw, urine, swabs.
• Completes lab entry.
• Processes specimens.
• Communicates on and helps complete needed follow-up plans.
• Assists RN/PHW3 to check temperatures every hour for Rapid HIV/syphilis test kits and Rapid HIV/syphilis test controls.
• Helps assure that outreach materials and supplies are stocked and ready for outreach events.
• Assist in driving the mobile outreach van.
• Assists with cleaning, restocking and maintenance of mobile outreach van.
• Perform daily quality controls of lab equipment.
• Monitor and record refrigerator temperatures.

Under the direction of a Public Health Nurse working in STI Clinics:

• Rooms patients
• Perform health screening: height, weight, urinalysis, pregnancy tests, and blood pressure.
• Support clients during phlebotomy procedures and performs phlebotomy.
• Conduct designated client interviews and obtain pertinent medical and social information.
• Complete related charting in a timely manner
• Assist in maintaining clinic flow by placing clients in exam rooms, setting up supplies needed for exam rooms, and keeping exam rooms stocked and ordering supplies as needed.
• Organize and order clinic pamphlets, client handouts, and medical supplies.
• Unload, unpack and stock supplies in a safe manner.
• Assist with proper cleaning and decontamination of lab and exam rooms.
• Packs lab specimens for shuttle transport according to Biohazard standards.
• Documents outgoing labs.
• Contact clients for needed follow-up as directed by nurse or provider.
• Maintains follow-up testing list and sends out scheduled reminders.
• Assist with Spanish interpretation as needed.
• Drives vehicle for errands as needed for supplies, lab specimens or for special projects.
• Manages the supply inventory for the PH Clinic, rotation of Emergency Preparedness inventory supplies.

Provides Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Services per Center for Disease Control, State, and Local policy to include:

• Conducts HIV pretest and post-test counseling and provides information for the prevention of HIV and STIs.
• Unloads, unpacks and stocks supplies in a safe manner.
• Provides referrals to HIV case management, STI, Alcohol & Drug, Mental Health, and community services.
• Collects specimens per rapid testing procedures as certified or performs a blood draw.
• Documents counseling and testing according to state and county guidelines.
• Reports HIV positive cases to HIV coordinator and the supervisor.
• Collaborates with the HIV Coordinator regarding partner notification.
• Provides educational information on HIV transmission, STIs, safer sex practices, proper care and cleaning of equipment, and drug treatment resources to intravenous drug users.
• Inputs HIV data entry into the CDC Evaluation Web database for clinic HIV testing.

Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

May be required to flex time or work additional hours on weekends or evenings to accommodate business needs.

Assist with Spanish interpretation.

Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Graduation from high school or GED; AND

Two (2) years of experience working with the culture of the client population served by the position, OR

Two (2) years of college training in health occupations or social sciences; OR

Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking clients; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. An additional 5% will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for this skill. Finalist will be required to pass a verbal Standardized Language Fluency Assessment as part of the hiring process.
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
  
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the culture of the clients being served, or training in the field of health, social sciences, psychology, or substance abuse.

Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions; maintain confidences; interest and skill in providing services to people; work hours conducive to reaching the identified population, which may include evenings and weekends; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, coworkers, and other agencies; read and write English; may be required to speak the language of the population being served; make fact-based independent decisions within the employee's assigned scope of practice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operate a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moving about work area; bends forward; stoops; reaches overhead; lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls up to 30 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 30 lbs. up to 50 feet; operates keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads 12-point font; distinguishes colors and shades; hears normal level of speech and blood pressure sounds; may work in uneven areas; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, noise, and chemicals (rare exposure to alcohol antiseptic and disinfectant).

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

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