IN-IDOH-State Lead Specialist Support
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The contractor will support the state lead specialist in their role. Additionally the contractor may be assigned a 20-40 region of the state as their assigned district and work with IDOH and local health departments staff to monitor cases of children.
Purpose of Position/Summary:
The contractor will support the state lead specialist in their role and later on assigned a 20-40 county region of the state as their assigned district. For that district the contractor will work with IDOH staff and local health department staff to identify emerging lead issues and monitor cases of children with elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) to ensure they receive the case management support required.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Track current EBLL cases in Indiana s state system NBS to ensure local health departments are providing case management services within mandated timeframes and closing cases as appropriate
- Meet with IDOH Case Surveillance Program Manager weekly to review case loads county issues significantly elevated cases and emerging issues
- Work with IDOH s Data Analyst to identify whether changes in testing or EBLL frequency are indicative of underlying risk factors within your assigned district.
- Work with Division Program Coordinators to ensure elevated blood lead levels requiring IDOH staff inspections are identified and assigned
- Provide updates and technical assistance to assigned regional contacts on changes to Lead code and emerging issues
- Periodic work directly with families to get required re-testing or home visit
- Periodic travel out to counties in assigned district to meet with health department personnel
- Attend and present at annual public health nurse meetings
- Review and edit program guidance and grant applications
Job Requirements:
- Working knowledge of laws rules and regulations relating to lead and healthy homes (specifically 410 IAC 29)
- Able to effectively communicate in an oral and written format to professionals and non-professionals
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to track progress on cases in several dozen counties concurrently
- Able to use the internet and traditional research sources effectively
- Able to comprehend develop and document procedures involved in the work
- Able to make decisions regarding data entry information within specific program area of work
- Able to exercise good judgement related to sensitive information and ensure HIPAA confidentiality
- Able to deal tactfully with a variety of individuals including colleagues community leaders government officials and representatives of environmental consulting firms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Adobe webinar/conference call technology
- Interest in how lead exposure affects the health of families and the strategies employed to protect them
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
N/A
Difficulty of Work:
Contractor will need to be able to track progress on several hundred cases over the course of a program year and communicate with families local health department personnel and physicians as needed. The ideal cantidate for this job has excellent self-organization skills and is willing to develop and grow a thorough understanding of lead toxicity case management and support services in Indiana. Knowing how and when to escalate issues will be critical as follow-up or movement may take several attempts with peers families or physicians
Responsibility:
Contractor will be trained on state case management system and provided training as needed on state code and requirements. Goals are set in partnership with the Lead Surveillance Program Manager and work is largely done independently with weekly and monthly follow-up from Divisional leadership. Work is reviewed periodically to ensure services are being provided in accordance with established timeframes.
Personal Work Relationships:
Contractor interacts with supervisor agency personnel and the public to furnish and receive information and ensure information is recorded appropriately in respective databases. This individual is expected to participate in Divisional and Program staff meetings providing feedback on processes and areas for improvement.
Physical Effort:
The work is performed in a standard office environment typically in a seated position. Daily work will involve phone calls and video calls with staff and stakeholders throughout the state. Work will involve extensive use of hands fingers and eyes and may include limited filing.
Required/Desired Skills
Questions
Purpose of Position/Summary:
The contractor will support the state lead specialist in their role and later on assigned a 20-40 county region of the state as their assigned district. For that district the contractor will work with IDOH staff and local health department staff to identify emerging lead issues and monitor cases of children with elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) to ensure they receive the case management support required.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Track current EBLL cases in Indiana s state system NBS to ensure local health departments are providing case management services within mandated timeframes and closing cases as appropriate
- Meet with IDOH Case Surveillance Program Manager weekly to review case loads county issues significantly elevated cases and emerging issues
- Work with IDOH s Data Analyst to identify whether changes in testing or EBLL frequency are indicative of underlying risk factors within your assigned district.
- Work with Division Program Coordinators to ensure elevated blood lead levels requiring IDOH staff inspections are identified and assigned
- Provide updates and technical assistance to assigned regional contacts on changes to Lead code and emerging issues
- Periodic work directly with families to get required re-testing or home visit
- Periodic travel out to counties in assigned district to meet with health department personnel
- Attend and present at annual public health nurse meetings
- Review and edit program guidance and grant applications
Job Requirements:
- Working knowledge of laws rules and regulations relating to lead and healthy homes (specifically 410 IAC 29)
- Able to effectively communicate in an oral and written format to professionals and non-professionals
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to track progress on cases in several dozen counties concurrently
- Able to use the internet and traditional research sources effectively
- Able to comprehend develop and document procedures involved in the work
- Able to make decisions regarding data entry information within specific program area of work
- Able to exercise good judgement related to sensitive information and ensure HIPAA confidentiality
- Able to deal tactfully with a variety of individuals including colleagues community leaders government officials and representatives of environmental consulting firms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Adobe webinar/conference call technology
- Interest in how lead exposure affects the health of families and the strategies employed to protect them
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
N/A
Difficulty of Work:
Contractor will need to be able to track progress on several hundred cases over the course of a program year and communicate with families local health department personnel and physicians as needed. The ideal cantidate for this job has excellent self-organization skills and is willing to develop and grow a thorough understanding of lead toxicity case management and support services in Indiana. Knowing how and when to escalate issues will be critical as follow-up or movement may take several attempts with peers families or physicians
Responsibility:
Contractor will be trained on state case management system and provided training as needed on state code and requirements. Goals are set in partnership with the Lead Surveillance Program Manager and work is largely done independently with weekly and monthly follow-up from Divisional leadership. Work is reviewed periodically to ensure services are being provided in accordance with established timeframes.
Personal Work Relationships:
Contractor interacts with supervisor agency personnel and the public to furnish and receive information and ensure information is recorded appropriately in respective databases. This individual is expected to participate in Divisional and Program staff meetings providing feedback on processes and areas for improvement.
Physical Effort:
The work is performed in a standard office environment typically in a seated position. Daily work will involve phone calls and video calls with staff and stakeholders throughout the state. Work will involve extensive use of hands fingers and eyes and may include limited filing.
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in Microsoft Office Adobe webinar/conference call technology. | Required | 0 | |
| Strong organizational skills. | Required | 0 | |
| Ability to adapt to change. | Required | 0 | |
| Ability to solve complex problems. | Required | 0 | |
| Ability to develop & foster strong relationships with various stakeholders. | Required | 0 | |
| Ability to think critically. | Required | 0 | |
| Prior experience communicating effectively both orally and writing to families local health department personnel and physicians. | Highly desired | 2 | Years |
| Working knowledge of laws rules and regulations relating to lead (heavy metal) and healthy homes (specifically 410 IAC 29) | Highly desired | 2 | Years |
| Case management experience. | Highly desired | 2 | Years |
| Bachelors Degree | Desired | 0 |
Questions
| No. | Question |
|---|---|
| Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement |
| Question2 | Please list candidates email address. |
| Question3 | Please list the city and state where candidate currently resides. |
| Question4 | Candidate must be paid $$$ if selected for engagement. The provider markup for this position is 30%. Do you accept this requirement |
| Question5 | Position requires the resource to work onsite. Please confirm the resource understands this requirement. |
| Question6 | Duration of position is expected to be through May 2026 with the possibility to extend further or state hire for the right candidate. Does candidate accept this requirement |
| Question7 | Position will require limited travel with mileage reimbursed. Please confirm the resource has transportation available to perform this requirement. |
| Question8 | Indiana manager will be reviewing all candidates for this position. Desired candidate will come to interview prepared with basic understanding of this Indiana agency and their function. |
| Question9 | Candidate must be highly organized and willing to develop and grow a thorough understanding of lead toxicity case management and support services in Indiana. Does candidate accept this requirement |
| Question10 | Initial interview will be a phone screen; follow-up interviews will require on-site attendance. Does candidate accept this requirement |
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Access Control
- Human Resources Administration
- Government
- Actuary
- Hydraulics
