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Salt Lake County Community Outreach Specialist - Tuberculosis Clinic in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Job Description
Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!
Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.
What it is like to work here:
At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.
Surround yourself with:
Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.
We encourage a work life balance:
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.
Additional Benefits include:
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
Tuition Reimbursement
Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.
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JOB SUMMARY
Provides interpretation and translation services to non-English-speaking clients. Provides culturally appropriate directly observed therapy (DOT) to patients with Tuberculosis utilizing language-specific interpretation when necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of experience working with clients in a health related field.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English and one other language.
A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
It is mandatory that all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment or provide a copy of their immunization record prior to starting employment. The immunization record must show the vaccine name and date received.
Upon hire, a two-step Tuberculosis skin test will be required. The first will need to be placed prior to starting employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Observes clients with tuberculosis taking their medication at home, work, school, or in the office.
Builds a relationship with the client and family that fosters communication, confidence and compliance with medication and treatment plan.
Observes for adverse effects of medication and health complaints by asking medical-related questions and reports findings to the PHN.
Acts as a liaison between the client and PHN and communicates all findings.
Provides and maintains medical documentation regarding assignments.
Assists the PHN in identifying best use of incentives for client to complete treatment for TB.
Provides written translations for a wide variety of written materials including letters, medical informational literature using appropriate terminology and applying appropriate literacy level to reading audience.
Provides non-English-speaking client education regarding TB, color blindness and skin testing, and other infectious diseases.
Provides testing and counseling to persons exposed to tuberculosis in a variety of community, business, institutional and home settings to identify and reduce transmission of tuberculosis.
Assists PHN in contact tracing, evaluation, testing and case investigations.
Provides education to community partners on tuberculosis as needed.
Delivers and picks up laboratory specimens as needed.
Picks up medical records and x-rays from hospitals and physicians in community.
Complies with all Department standards and protocols to assure safety and good work practices for staff and clients, especially keeping in mind various work-related risks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
Medical terminology
Verbal and written communication
Cultural sensitivity
Universal precautions and standard health care practices and procedures
One language in addition to English
Skills and Abilities to:
Utilize basic interviewing techniques
Demonstrate basic computer skills
Communicate effectively in both English and a second language
Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
Work independently
Drive an automobile
Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work in and office setting, clinic setting, and client homes. Includes sitting, standing, bending, and lifting. Will be required to work on occasion while wearing a protective mask over mouth and nose. Will require use of personal protective equipment. Will be required to work with laboratory samples of body fluids (ie, blood, sputum, urine, and stool).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION
This position requires travel throughout Salt Lake County; It is a community outreach position and requires the employee to independently conduct home visits at patient houses or worksites. This position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Job LocationsUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY
Requisition ID2025-38230
of Openings1
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date5 days ago(2/4/2025 4:37 PM)
SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Health Department
Location : LocationUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY
Location : Address610 S 200 E
Location : Postal Code84111
Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time (Merit)
Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date2/15/2025
Grade012
Posted Min$38,920.00/Yr.
Posted Max$58,380.00/Yr.
