DCBOH PH Workforce - CDS-Communicable Disease Specialist Job at AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps Atlanta, GA 30329

DeKalb County Board of Health (DCBOH) Public Health Workforce Initiative aims to increase the public health workforce by providing opportunities for learning experiences and on-the-job training to advance more equitable health outcomes for underserved communities in DeKalb County, Georgia. Members will work with DCBOH’s program staff to learn how to manage and operate public health-related programs that will help meet communities’ public health needs by providing capacity, support, and increased awareness of COVID -19 testing and vaccinations. The members’ roles and responsibilities will focus on Community engagement, health promotion, support, and direct services. This is a full-time position, living allowance of $17,500, 1700 hours during the service year, approximately 35 hours per week, and a college graduate is required.



Member Duties : Assists in identifying and obtaining treatment for clients with Tuberculosis and providing DOT-Directly Observed Therapy to high-risk latent TB infected clients, cases, and contacts. Health screenings, education, and preventive therapy services provided to enhance compliance.


Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .


Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .


Service Areas :
Health , Public Health AmeriCorps , Community Outreach .


Skills :
Team Work , General Skills , Social Services , Public Health , Community Organization .




SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National



Program

DCBOH PH Workforce - CDS-Communicable Disease Specialist



Program Start/End Date

09/01/2022 - 07/30/2023



Work Schedule
Full Time



Education level

College graduate



Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99


Program Locations
GEORGIA Atlanta


Languages
Spanish

English



Accepting Applications

From 08/01/2022 To 07/30/2023



Contact
Sedessie Spivey

445 Winn Way

Decatur GA 30030

4042943740

sedessie.spivey@dph.ga.gov

dekalbhealth.net



Listing ID
113739




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