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Public Health Tuberculosis Outreach Worker

Company

State of New Mexico
Address , Las Cruces, Nm
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $43,954 - $70,326 a year
Expires 2023-06-11
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description

Salary

$21.13 - $33.81 Hourly

$43,954 - $70,326 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

This position will work with the Tuberculosis (TB) public health nurses with the SW Region to assist the nurses with client-related tasks such a directly observed therapy (DOT), case management, home visiting, incentive support, patient advocacy, collection of specimens for laboratory analysis. This position will serve primarily as a TB outreach worker. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

How does it get done?

This position will be responsible for:
  • Use health promotion skills to act as TB resource for the community.
  • Working with Tuberculosis (TB) nurses and physicians in the Southwest Region to assure that clients receive quality services in a respectful environment and complete their prescribed treatment.
  • Collaborating with co-workers in the TB and Public Health programs throughout the Southwest Region.
  • Work with other TB staff to promote an effective work environment and strive for continuous improvement of TB services.

Who are the customers?

New Mexico demographic population.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience:
  • Prioritizing needs and keeping community partners engaged.
  • Multitasking and addressing issues and concerns while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Providing excellent customer service skills.
  • Dealing with numerous needs that outweigh the resources in the community.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Education and two (2) years of experience in a health related field. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education
Experience
Education
Experience

1
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
6 years of experience
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
6 years of experience

2
Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
4 years of experience
Associate's degree or higher in any field
AND
6 years of experience

3
Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
2 years of experience

4
Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
0 years of experience

  • Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
  • If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPA) and successful completion of Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act (CLIA) courses are required within sixty (60) days of employment.

Working Conditions

State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse population, many who do not speak the English language. Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Travel to satellite offices, meetings, training sessions, and special events with the occasional overnight stay is required.

Supplemental Information

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For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.