HEALTH EDUCATOR II (TUBERCULOSIS)

DESCRIPTION

T he City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, Community Health Bureau, is recruiting for a full-time unclassified Health Educator II to work in the Tuberculosis Clinic. Reporting to a Public Health Nurse III, the Health Educator II will perform a variety of duties related to Tuberculosis prevention and control.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Conduct field investigation to locate and contact those who have or are likely to have been expose to TB.
• Role requires driving to various locations as part of the job duties. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are necessary
• Refers patients and conducts medical quality assurance activities to ensure examination and proper treatment for those with TB infections;
• Provides linkages to care including medical and mental health services.
• Maintain case files, and program documentation.
• Provides education on Tuberculosis to clients.
• Provides and assists clients with community referrals, resource information and access, and linkages to support to TB testing, treatment, and other support services;
• Trains and disseminates information to clients.
• Develops and disseminates health content to the public.
• Review case files, conduct peer reviews and participate in case review meeting and huddles, and studies for quality assurance/control.
• Conduct TB investigation during TB outbreak.
• Utilizes RedCap, CalREDIE and NextGen data registry to update patient files, report services, complete progress notes, and monitor program activities.
• Conducts community outreach to recruit for testing.
• Participates in agency and community meetings, forums, and trainings; and
• Provides Directly-Observed Therapy (DOT)
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent and

EXPERIENCE

• Two years experience in a health education setting (Education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• A valid California motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of professional experience working for a Tuberculosis program.
• Bilingual skills (Khmer, Spanish, and/or Tagalog).

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, be flexible, and manage multiple assignments within a fast-paced working environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and knowledge of California HIPAA regulations. Experience working with diverse groups and populations.
• Knowledge of community services in the Long Beach and Los Angeles areas.
• Proficiency in the use of computers including email, internet, and office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel and electronic health record systems).

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:59 pm. T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination before appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7915.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7915.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 10/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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