Lead Program Case Coordinator I/II

Job Posting Title

Lead Program Case Coordinator I/II

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Screening & Special Services

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

May 17, 2024

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience.
Level I: Up to $46,000.00
Level II: Up to $50,000.00

Job Description

Location: Central Office – 123 Robert S. Kerr, Oklahoma City

Salary: $46,000.00 - $50,000.00

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Primary Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT.  COLLABORATION.  SERVICE.  The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.  Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!   What is Public Health?

Oh yeah, did we mention perks?  We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. 
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Position Description:  The Oklahoma Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Case Coordinator will

provide support to the Oklahoma Childhood (OCLPPP) and Adult Blood (ABLES) Lead

Programs within Screening and Special Services by providing case management services that are timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered while maintaining confidentiality within continuum of care or HIPAA guidelines, as applicable. This position will provide families with education regarding lead exposure including prevention, necessity of follow-up testing,

cost-effective interventions, resources to assist with lead abatement or lead reduction available,

etc. Also, position will work with private providers, county health departments, Head Start programs, and the like to provide educational resources, learning opportunities, and encourage screening of children for blood lead in Oklahoma.

Duties:

Schedules and conducts in-home environmental investigations in the homes of children with elevated blood lead levels and collects for analysis samples to determine lead content and source of exposure.

• Assist in preparing sample collection during environmental investigations and sends to laboratory for analysis.
• Assist in preparing written reports based on laboratory results documenting sources of lead found, recommendations to reduce or remove lead exposure, and provide recommendations or refer outside agencies for additional resources.
• Will maintain client records by entering appropriate data, patient information, progress, case notes, referrals, etc., into the Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Surveillance Systems (HHLPSS).
• Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status and follow-up related to lead.
• Links patients’ families to necessary and appropriate resources that are culturally appropriate, and community based.
• Develops and implements appropriate aspects of plan of care related to removal of potential sources of lead exposure, nutrition, hygiene as related to lead.
• Completes intake assessment questionnaires for environmental investigations and reports appropriate patient information to Program Manager.
• Sends quarterly activity reports of lead-based paint activities conducted as a certified risk assessor/inspector to the Department of Environmental Quality.
• Teaches basic lead risk identification and follow-up skills and related principles to other staff through demonstrations, presentations, or workshops.
• Conducts presentations pertaining to the program’s mission and goals to community and professional groups.
• Participates in writing grant applications and reports.
• Expands job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining professional networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Obtains certification as a Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector through the Department of Environmental Quality. (Must be able to take and pass Lead Risk assessor test within one year of employment, if not already certified as Lead Risk Assessor)
• Improves case management services by studying, evaluation, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; rewriting policies and procedures, when applicable and required.
• Some out-of-state travel required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I:  Bachelor's degree and have one year of experience in lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, construction, or related fields, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level II:  Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in lead, asbestos, environmental remediation work, construction, or a related field. Additionally, you must be certified as a Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector by the Department of Environmental Quality. There is no substitution for the certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Spanish speaking a plus.  Previous experience with investigations, report writing, case management experience. Professional experience in public health, social work, child welfare, probation and parole, employment services, community-based services, community outreach, project management, case management, nursing, or communications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled setting and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position also requires travel to client’s homes to conduct environmental investigations and collect samples both inside and outside the homes. The activities will require bending, carrying equipment, stooping, climbing, reaching. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Work related travel is required.

Telework: This position may be eligible for Hybrid Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.