Job description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$24.28 - $29.72 Hourly
Department:
Health Department
Job Type:
On-Call
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
The Opportunity:
This Work Matters!
This recruitment has been reopened to increase the applicant pool. If you applied previously, you do not need to reapply to be considered. The next application review is scheduled for 08/11/2022 .
The On-Call Community Interviewer works on two statewide, multi-year national HIV surveillance studies funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The first study, the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) project, screens and recruits three populations in yearly cycles (people who inject drugs; gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men; and low-income heterosexuals) according to strict protocols and conducts highly sensitive confidential interviews about HIV-related prevention and care. The Medical Monitoring Project (MMP), the second study, recruits persons living with HIV to participate in highly sensitive confidential interviews about health behaviors either by phone or in person. This position will be working with Protected Health Information (PHI) on both projects and will need to follow all security and privacy protocols provided by Multnomah County Health Department (MCHD), Oregon Health Authority (OHA), and CDC.
There are multiple on-call positions available, with evening and/or weekend required.
As the On-Call Community Interviewer/ Research Evaluation Analyst 1, you will:
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Conduct screening and informed consent procedures with participants; connect participants to a station in a mobile unit where they will be interviewed remotely by other project staff
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Recruit participants living with HIV via mail, telephone, text, and email following all privacy protocols; schedule interviews with eligible participants
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Administer in-person rapid HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) tests; provide HIV/HCV results and pre and post test counseling; make appropriate health care and social service referrals; answer participant questions as needed
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Conduct interviews remotely using portable computers and following project protocols; confidentially interview project participants living with HIV about health behaviors by phone or in person (including interviews at homes, clinics, or jails)
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Link participants to medical care or ancillary services as needed
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in a section is labeled as required. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education,training and experience will be evaluated.
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Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, AND
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Experience: Up to one (1) year of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
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Excellent writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills
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Ability to discuss sensitive subjects with participants, such as drug use and sexual activity
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Advanced knowledge of and experience working with populations at risk, including people who inject drugs; gay, bisexual and other men who have sex wiht men; and low-income individuals
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Previous experience working with culturally and individually diverse groups
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Ability to quickly establish rapport and build trust with others
- Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception as a qualification of employment.
The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION:
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
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Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
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Phone screen
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Oral exam
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Consideration of top candidates
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Background, reference, and education checks
Required: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below.
Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
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A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume.
Note: The application and resume should demonstrate your work experience/ skills and how it is related to those shown in the overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement.
Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.
Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Variable, up to 20 hours per week
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The
EEO is the Law poster
is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our
veterans’ preference page
for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Chandra Montgomery
Email:
chandra.montgomery@multco.us
Phone:
+1 (503) 9884733 x84733
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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