Public Health Technician, (A266117-2), 206, Autism Surveillance

About the role

This position is grant funded and is solely dependent on the availability of grant funds. The Public Health Technician will be responsible for accurately reviewing, collecting, and entering data from educational and health records to support the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the operation and collaboration of the Autism Surveillance Division.
• Utilize standardized ADDM methodology to collect data on children in Webb County and in any future surveillance areas.
• Review educational and health records as directed by the CDC, abstracting specific data elements for the ADDM Network.
• Enter and maintain abstracted information in the REDCap database, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Participate in monthly virtual meetings with the CDC and other ADDM sites to stay updated on project requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate on education and outreach initiatives related to the ADDM project and assist with other public health events as appropriate.
• Support the development of educational materials and website content for the ADDM project.
• Maintain strong working relationships with health and education contacts; regularly update and communicate with these sources.
• Complete all required public health and CDC trainings to remain in compliance with project guidelines.
• Assist with monthly reports, site-specific projects, and the maintenance of standard internal documents.
• Partner with fellow Public Health Technicians to ensure consistency and reliability in data abstraction and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) processes.
• Maintain accurate records and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in administrative duties, including scheduling, documentation, and inventory tracking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or 60 completed college hours from an accredited college or university in Public Health, or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of experience in healthcare or related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver License.
• Proof of TB Test/Screening will be required to be presented prior to employment.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in data review, abstraction, and entry.
• Capacity to interpret and analyze information from various sources, identify discrepancies or patterns, and propose data quality improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong cultural competency skills to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain meticulous records, and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to generate clear and concise reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing.

Work Environment

The position will require the employee to work in an office or similar indoor environment, with occasional outside work and exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.

The employee will be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

The employee will be required to travel locally, with occasional regional travel.

The employee will be exposed to communicable diseases and will be required to undergo a thorough background check and certified school transcripts.