Residential Settings Investigator, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

Division/Program Summary Description:

The Division of Disease Controls mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification surveillance treatment control and prevention of infectious diseases which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD) monitors and analyzes trends in disease data and provides consultation to the medical community and the public on the recognition prevention and control of communicable diseases. BCD is responsible for the surveillance prevention and control of over 70 infectious diseases including foodborne enteric waterborne respiratory (including COVID-19) zoonotic and vector-borne diseases.

The Residential Settings Investigator will work in BCDs Congregate Settings Investigations and Response Unit which investigates and responds to communicable disease cases and outbreaks in congregate residential settings (adult care facilities group homes homeless shelters supportive housing etc.). The unit works closely with various partners across the Health Department and other city and state agencies to respond to infectious disease issues promptly and effectively.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties will include but not be limited to:
-Plan coordinate and implement education and outreach campaigns regarding prevention of communicable diseases in congregate residential settings.
-Create review and provide feedback on guidance or outreach materials (e.g. flyers presentations) related to congregate residential settings.
-Conduct communicable disease investigation and surveillance activities with a focus on congregate residential settings.
-Respond to cases and outbreaks and provide infection prevention and control expertise to facilities.
-Provide technical assistance regarding infection control and risk communication; conduct site visits when indicated.
-Provide support to BCDs Community Outreach and Health Education Unit as needed.
-Provide general support to BCD including participation in the Research Scientist of the Week rotation and other shared duties.
-Participate in the Incident Command System Surveillance and Epidemiology branch to support emergency response activities as needed.

Preferred Skills:
-Experience in health education and outreach including creating written guidance and giving presentations.
-Strong organizational and time management skills.
-Experience working in or with congregate residential settings.
-Experience with communicable disease surveillance and epidemiologic investigations.
-Experience with structured interviews medical terminology and conducting electronic medical chart reviews.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Proficient with word processing spreadsheet and presentation software.

Why you should work for us:

-Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website ( City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
oa premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.
oadditional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
oa tax-deferred savings program and
oa robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
-Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
-Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805 the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S. dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone regardless of age background or location can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition anti-tobacco support chronic disease prevention HIV/AIDS treatment family and child health environmental health mental health and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Sye-Eun Ahn Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or .

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Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in 1 above.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time