Definition and Class Characteristics

The Public Health Department is looking for Temporary Health Technicians to join our Communicable Disease Investigation Team! Vital duties of our Communicable Disease Investigation Team Health Techs include:

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  Calling individuals who have recently tested positive for COVID-19 to provide guidance and offer resource referrals to ensure a successful isolation period.
• Supporting schools in reporting COVID-19 outbreaks.
• Reaching out to individuals who may be suffering from long COVID-19 to offer resources.
• Entering data into case management database.
• Maintaining confidentiality.

Communicable Disease Investigation Health Technicians are an integral part of the Nevada County Public Health Department who will assist with efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 and protect our most vulnerable residents from illness. Overall, their main goal is to keep our community safer from disease transmission and provide support to those who test positive for COVID-19. This position is ideal for individuals with excellent interpersonal skills as the majority of work is done one-on-one over the phone and health coaching skills are highly desired. Having a flexible schedule and being bilingual are a plus, but not required.

The Health Technician II is the first journey level class in the Health Technician series. Incumbents are responsible for a specialized function that requires approximately two years of work experience in a health related field. Incumbents are expected to successfully perform all phases of work and to exercise independence of decision and action under general direction. Incumbents may also perform in a lead capacity.

This is a temporary and part-time position working an average of 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 1000 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, or for medical, dental, vision benefits, or CalPERS.

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides important programming to keep us safe and healthy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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