Epidemiology Specialist

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others.

Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family.

We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.

We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our Cameron facility in Los Fresnos, TX.

ALL Benefits Available On The First Day Of Employment.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Ask your recruiter for a complete overview of the benefits available to you.

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Academic Req: Required – Master’s degree in public health with an emphasis in epidemiology, health policy, health promotion, or a related field

Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Work experience: Required – At least 1 year of experience in the public health field

• THIS POSITION REQUIRES YOU TO WORK ON-SITE 5 DAYS A WEEK*

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

• Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• Work with Compass Connections Epidemiology Directors to develop preparedness guidance as it relates to each program.
• Submit routine reports on the status of national, state and Compass Connections program public heath trending.
• Assist Epidemiologist Director with site visits and assessments according to schedule and document findings in coordination with Epidemiologist Director for the assigned region.
• Assist in training Compass Connections staff on contact tracing, outbreak detection and mitigation, donning and doffing, identification of PPE breaches, and cleaning and disinfection at all program sites.
• Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA and Compass Connections confidentiality and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protocol and procedures.
• Travel for training, in-services, or corporate conferences/meetings.
• Address other job duties as assigned or for unforeseen matters that require attention to maintain a fluid and fully functional program.

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain a public health surveillance program for all Compass Connections sites and conduct contact tracing when needed.
• Deliver public health educational training programs to clients and staff.
• Conduct epidemiological investigations of communicable and/or high-consequence disease outbreaks, parasites, chronic illness conditions, disease risk factors, or other adverse health outcomes.
• Propose corrective action or interventions to prevent or mitigate public health issues based on epidemiological findings.
• Maintain detailed records, databases, and other critical information systems.
• Interface with Public Health Departments and federal partners.
• Conduct routine site assessments to identify and mitigate public health gaps.
• Provide timely updates and recommendations following chain of command regarding public health issues at Compass Connections sites.
• Conduct the reporting of notifiable conditions from Compass Connections sites to the respective local health department.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of scientific literature regarding public health and infection control.

Requirements:

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Demonstrate the ability to:
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions based on the needs of the program and service population, while maintaining emotional control and professional composure at all times.
• Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
• Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• Must provide current physical-medical release and provide proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for the following:
• MMR
• Varicella
• Hep B
• Hep A
• Tetanus
• PPD
• Meningococcal (preferred)
• Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, and bending.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to maintain professional people skills, including oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.

Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

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If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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