The Communicable Disease Investigator/Contact Tracer isresponsible for investigating situations concerning individuals who have beenin contact with communicable diseases, such as COVID 19 which could result inpossible sources of infection. The workincludes locating patients diagnosed with a communicable disease and personswith whom they have had contact. Investigation procedures involve contacting various information sourcessuch as welfare agencies, neighbors, hospitals, work locations, restaurants andbars. The Communicable DiseaseInvestigator/Contact Tracer is primarily concerned with locating persons whoshould be examined for acute infection. General supervision is received from an administrative superior withleeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative incarrying out recommendations.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical experience, social work or public health experienceis preferred
- Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray ifapplicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
“Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records”