Lead Poisoning Prevention Specialist - Health

Department:  Health Dept. 

Job ID: 13451

Pay:  $27.78 per hour  

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, some work outside of normal business hours could occur.  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

The Lead Poisoning Prevention Specialist prevents disease and protects the public from health threats by reducing lead poisoning in Sedgwick County residents, particularly children. This position is responsible for conducting elevated blood lead (EBL) home assessments and disease investigations; obtaining blood specimens from clients for lead testing; monitoring and reporting on EBL data; and working with health partners to prevent EBL. The employee is exposed to hostile or emotionally charged individuals and to sensitive and potentially disturbing content related to serious health concerns. Employee may deploy to the field as a responder or in a leadership position during public health emergencies.

Conduct EBL home assessments and disease investigations per established state and local guidelines

• Conduct EBL home assessments according to established protocols
• Promptly investigate individual EBL reports through phone outreach and home or business visits
• Document all assessment and investigation activities accurately
• Drive to client homes and other locations as needed to conduct lead exposure assessments

Monitor and report on EBL data to improve the health of the community

• Assist with EBL investigation data analysis
• Prepare investigation activity and findings reports with supervisor and Epidemiologist review
• Assist with projects to monitor, prevent, and control EBL

Educate and collaborate with health partners to prevent and mitigate EBL

• Maintain relationships with internal/external partners
• Collaborate with the Health Department’s WIC program on lead screening, including blood specimen collection
• Provide technical assistance to public, private, nonprofit, state, and local health-related organizations using current research and regulations to improve reporting and prevent EBL
• Develop health-literate educational materials for partners and public using research and literature reviews
• Participate in assigned boards, committees, coalitions, and similar groups
• Maintain expertise through workshops, trainings, exercises, and conferences

Minimum Qualifications: Six months of phlebotomy (venipuncture) experience AND one of the qualifications below: Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program plus two years of work experience assessing patients in a medical clinic or hospital Or Associate’s degree in a science or health related field plus one year of work experience performing patient assessments or providing health education Or Three years of work experience performing environmental or home inspections or environmental remediation. An associate’s degree in a science, health, or environmental related field plus one year of work experience performing environmental or home inspections or environmental remediation can be substituted. One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite or similar systems. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must complete all requirements to become a certified Elevated Blood Lead Inspector within one year of employment. Must complete Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) IS 100, 200, and 700 courses within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public health, biology, chemistry, environmental science, medical technology/clinical laboratory science or related field. One year experience performing venipuncture on children. At least two years of experience or training in public health or in a hospital or health clinic. One year of experience with data management or data analysis. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, or other medical certification or licensure. Elevated Blood Lead Inspector or similar certification.

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