COVID-19 Investigator
Job Summary
The Benton County Health Department is currently seeking Case Investigators to join the COVID-19 response and recovery team. This position works as part of an interdisciplinary team to conduct COVID-19 outbreak investigations. These positions will work remotely under supervision of the Communicable Disease Program Manager to conduct investigations in accordance with the Oregon Health Authority Investigative Guidelines for COVID-19, and utilize state databases for collecting data and case information. A flexible work schedule may be possible once training is completed.
Please Note:
- This is a fully remote position; flexible hours may be accommodated.
- Remote employees must reside in Oregon.
- This recruitment is to fill two positions.
- This is a limited duration, benefited, full-time position for a maximum of two years. The position may be ended sooner if funding or need discontinues.
Click here (Download PDF reader) for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.
Your Total Compensation/Benefits
- Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
- 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 whole family without paying a dime.
- The county currently pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
- In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement 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. Save money without putting in money!
- 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 wellness and assistance program that pays YOU!
- We want to help you be your best self. Join county groups and competitions and get money added to your paycheck for taking care of yourself! Earn up to $240 a year in quarterly and yearly health incentives!
- Participate in drawings for fun prizes like exercise equipment, smart watches, and more!
- Get free legal and financial counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program, Canopy.
- 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:
- $43,965 - $57,679
- This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year. Increases are given at the end of the 6 month probationary period and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
- For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!
- Have benefits questions?
- Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@co.benton.or.us
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- Associate’s degree or two year technical certificate; AND
- 2 years of work experience in a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Special Requirements:
- Detail and customer service oriented
- Critical thinking and sound judgment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer and typing skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Home internet access
- The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- Benton County is requiring all Health Services employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series by October 18, 2021, unless the employee receives a medical or religious exemption/accommodation by October 18, 2021. This includes the Health Department, Health Management Services, and all the staff of the Community Health Centers of Benton & Linn Counties. For more information, visit:
- https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le3879.pdf (Download PDF reader) Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual/Bicultural (English/Spanish)
- Knowledge of or training in the fields of public health, epidemiology, and data collection
- Certification as Community Health Worker, Peer Support Specialist, or equivalent traditional health worker certification
The Ideal Candidate
- Communication and interpersonal skills – responding appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations.
- Empathy and cultural competence – showing empathy to individuals during a time of crisis and distress, interacting effectively with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds without judgement.
- Organizational skills – prioritizing tasks, staying focused and productive in a remote work environment, multitasking and completing cases in a timely manner.
- Critical thinking – asking the right questions, correctly evaluating the information that someone is providing and drawing the right conclusions.
- Strong work ethic – having a professional attitude, readiness to perform to the best of their ability