State of Maine (Executive Branch)

Childhood Lead Poisoning- Case Investigator

Augusta, Maine · Full-time

H1B sponsorship available$53k-$74kDetected 4 days ago

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About the role

Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. .
This position allows for partial telework with management approval.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through public service.

Responsibilities

The Maine CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is looking for a case investigator to join as a key player in our team's efforts to identify and remove sources of lead exposure from children's environments.
Our Program works to prevent, detect, and eliminate childhood lead exposure, helping ensure every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe and healthy environment.
In this role, you will become an expert on identifying lead hazards in housing, with comprehensive training provided.
Your work will directly support safer homes and healthier futures for Maine children.
Working together, our multidisciplinary team supports Maine's goal of eliminating childhood lead poisoning by providing a comprehensive response to children and families affected by lead exposure and by working with property owners to address lead hazards and prevent future poisonings.
When the Maine CDC identifies a child with lead poisoning or with lead-based substances in their environment, you and the interdisciplinary case team will work with the child's family, property owners, and licensed lead risk assessors to investigate and abate sources of lead exposure.
As a key member of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, you will:
Collaborate with staff nurses to identify potential sources of lead exposure in a child's home and other environments
Coordinate environmental lead inspections, interpret inspection results, and help families take actions to protect their children from lead exposure
Order abatement of lead hazards to ensure identified lead hazards are removed from children's environments

Nice to have

Well-developed problem solving and critical thinking skills, as well as attention to detail;
Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences;
Experience with case management, including documenting client interactions, case actions, and document handling, and the use of electronic data systems to handle case information
Preferred candidates will also have:

Skills

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness.
Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Compensation

$52,894.40 - $74,214.40*

Benefits

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Collaborate with staff nurses to connect families with services to support health, safety and development
Monitor case outcomes and data trends, and work with colleagues to identify and resolve issues to strengthen the Program's public health impact.

Visa & Work Authorization

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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