Communicable Disease Contact Investigator

The Benton County Health Department is currently seeking a Contact Investigator to join the team. This position works as part of an interdisciplinary team to conduct communicable disease case investigation and contact tracing in accordance with the Oregon Health Authority Investigative Guidelines while utilizing state databases for collecting data and case information. May provide specialized services depending on area of assignment. 

Please Note:

• Limited Duration through June 30, 2025: While further funding is a possibility, this position is a limited-duration position that is limited to the duration of the grant or funding source, or the duration required to complete the project assigned to the position which lasts no more than two years. 

  
BENEFITS

 Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

• 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

$0 Health Insurance Premium!

• Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
• In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account!
  • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
  • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!

• After 6 months of employment:
  • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
  • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

A free and award-winning wellness program

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities. 
• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!

Annual salary range of:

• $45,394 - $59,554 
• This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Program Specialist (PS22)
The following minimum qualifications are REQUIRED for this position:  

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in public health, or a healthcare related field; AND
• 2 years of work experience in case investigation, contact tracing, case management, outreach or a closely related field. 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least six months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent. Another example of equivalency would be 2 years of related work experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Special Requirements

• Valid Oregon driver's license. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle. 
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

The Ideal Candidate has

• Ability to show empathy to distressed individuals, and conduct all work in a trauma-informed, equitable, and unbiased manner.
• Professional, positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work semi-independently and seek guidance, supervision, direction when necessary.