Public Health Specialist -Niagara County

Overview
Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.-all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, clients in six Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.
Responsibilities
As a Public Health Specialist, you are responsible for working with the local health department to provide specialized professional services related Public Health priorities, including COVID-19.
This position is supported by the New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program.
Successful completion of the Public Health Essentials certificate program will be required.
Public Health Specialist Job Description
Responsibilities:
As a Public Health Specialist, you are responsible for working with the local health department to provide specialized professional services related to Public Health priorities, including COVID-19. This may include vaccine and testing support, school-focused services, community outreach, case investigation/contact tracing, outbreak/cluster response, and other related services. The Public Health Specialist will have an onsite presence based on the needs of the local health department, which could require up to 100 percent onsite work.

• This position is supported by the New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program.
• Successful completion of the Public Health Essentials certificate program will be required.
• Perform work efforts to control the spread of COVID under the direction of local health department staff.
• Conduct personal interviews to obtain case related information, particularly in high-risk settings and provide all documentation required based on DOH and local protocols.
• Provide education, consultation, and technical assistance on interview techniques, records, and quality control.
• Establish rapport and effective communications with stakeholders from diverse cultures, races, ethnicities, and experiences.
• Support vaccine efforts such as scheduling, training, and program coordination.

• Provide technical and administrative support for COVID-19 services, such as responding to inbound call inquiries and making outbound calls related to COVID-19 services and information.
• Provide testing support including scheduling and data management.
• Perform data entry and/or review for systems supporting local health department programs.
• Support communication methods and processes to control the spread of COVID under the direction of local health department staff.

• Conduct public-facing activities with professionalism as a representative working on behalf of the local health department.
• Collaborate with and maintain appropriate partnerships and resources, including community organizations and schools, based on local health department needs.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience in clinical medicine and/or Public Health a plus.
• Must be a NYS resident with familiarity with of NYS geography; cities/towns/locations.
• Preference given to those who live within commuting distance to the official work location. Travel to and from assigned work location is not a reimbursable expense.
• Familiarity with and experience working in a health system in NYS is preferred. This includes but is not limited to hospitals, health care providers, health regulatory organizations, or schools.
• A flexible, adaptive, and composed attitude with the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment required.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience leading tracking and reporting processes.
• Proficiency with computers including data entry into electronic tracking systems and running summary reports.
• Phenomenal work ethic with a positive attitude.
• Employment is contingent on completion of a background check by NY State.
• Own telephone, computer, wireless internet (WiFi) and electronic equipment.

Compensation
Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $25.00 hr. - $29.50 hr. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.
EEO Statement
Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.