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Under the supervision of the Legal Actions and Data Management Unit Supervisor and Deputy State Registrar, function as the Legal Actions Office Manager to provide oversight to the Bureau of Health Statistics legal processing staff.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Reviewing and approve/reject legal actions affecting vital records in Iowa.
• Review daily work load for seven legal processing clerk specialist staff and provide guidance and suggestions for legal actions processing to Legal Actions Unit Supervisor.
• Evaluate and resolve operation issues associated with legal processing in the absence of the Unit Supervisor.
• Provide guidance to legal processing staff to ensure tasks are completed according to established procedures.
• Complete legal actions in absence of staff to ensure proper customer service and efficient processing.
• Works with legal staff to ensure proper customer service and efficient processing.
• Works with legal staff to ensure proper training has been provided and staff has implemented policies.
• Provide updates to Unit Supervisor about legal processing and staff performance/issues along with supporting documentation if necessary.
• May be required to counsel employees on policy and training.
• Responds to calls and inquires from clerk of court offices, legal representatives and customer as it relates to the processing of legal actions and entitlement to vital records in Iowa.
• Work directly with attorneys, law enforcement, other international, federal, state or local governments/agencies or customer needing to order certified copies of vital records.
• Make vital record entitlement decisions in absence of Unit Supervisor as necessary.
• Collaborate with Unit Supervisor and key staff to create standard operating procedures (SOP) associated with legal actions that will be carried out by Health Statistic Staff.
• Process all fraud and government verification requests.
• Document vital record investigation requests and escalate fraud and identity investigation findings to Unit Supervisor.
• Maintain issuance program work in the absence of Issuance AA2 staff.
• Fully understand Iowa Code requirements and administrative rules that pertain to the HHS – Vital Records entitlement and certified copies, amendments and changes to legal documents and birth, death, and marriage.
• Other duties as needed.

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This position will play a vital role in strengthening relationships, protecting public health and advancing food safety regulatory program standards in Iowa. This person will primarily focus on conducting risk-based routine and complaint inspections of food establishments to identify issues and work with food service professionals to protect the public’s health. Inspection criteria would include things like checking the hygiene of workers, cleanliness of kitchens, pans and utensils, and food prep surfaces that can lead to cross contamination of foods if not cleaned properly. Making sure food is labeled correctly and refrigerated and cooked at proper temperatures. Also checking waste disposal methods, and ventilation and water systems. Identifying sources of contamination and evaluating practices that may put the public in danger. You would educate and coach food professionals to solutions should you witness any infractions.

This position will conduct routine inspections in other environmental health programs to include water wells and systems, assist with nuisance investigations and other related duties. Your job would primarily be comprised of field work, with some office work for writing reports and documenting observations from the field. As a career, the Environmental Health Specialist I position allows you a constantly changing workplace, and the ability to provide education that contributes to the public welfare.

The candidate must have strong personal computer and data entry skills, the ability to follow detailed procedures, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Please Note: This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list. It presents highlights of the position’s scope and function and the candidate’s requirements.

For more details, please review the full job description. To apply for this position, submit county application and resume by following this link: https://cgcd.bamboohr.com/careers/32?source=aWQ9MTg%3D

For inquiries regarding the position please contact: Marcy Strasheim, Administration Manager 641-421-9341 / mstrasheim@cghealth.com

Under direction of the Section Supervisor and the functional oversight of the HIV and Hepatitis Prevention Program Manager, coordinates evaluation of statewide HIV and hepatitis prevention activities. Prevention activities include, testing, biomedical and behavioral prevention interventions, outreach, risk reduction, etc. Plans, organizes, develops, and implements program evaluation activities consistent with strategic plans and programmatic requirements.

Design and implement a variety of evaluation and monitoring activities to support program efforts within the HIV and Hepatitis Prevention Program. Evaluate effectiveness of programs and activities, make recommendations for improvement, and provide feedback to the Prevention Team.

Serves as the HIV and hepatitis prevention data analyst and database manager, in conjunction with the CDC National HIV Monitoring and Evaluation guidelines and the data system contractor. Develops and implements strategies for data collection and ensures reporting of required data variables to CDC quarterly, or as required. Directs, prioritizes, and responds to all data requests.

Provides technical assistance and capacity building to prevention contractors for HIV and hepatitis prevention program evaluation, quality management, data quality and completeness, and data reporting.

In partnership with the HIV and Hepatitis Prevention team, develops requests for proposals; monitors contract performance measures; evaluates contractor activities for adherence to description of services and fidelity of implementation of interventions; and provides recommendations to improve program effectiveness. Works with the HIV and Hepatitis Prevention Program Manager to develop and report progress on program goals and objectives in annual grant applications to CDC and HRSA. Performs contractor site visits.

Serves as a liaison between the Prevention and Data teams sharing data and information for action. Manages department performance measurement activities and reporting.

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The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a national public health non-profit agency focused on improving the health of the public by strengthening state and national leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and control. NACDD’s core membership is composed of the 59 State and Territorial Health Department Chronic Disease Directors and their staff who protect the health of the public through primary and secondary prevention efforts and work “upstream” on root causes of chronic conditions. NACDD promotes health and reduces the burden of chronic disease through various programs and initiatives in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity and the Division of Population Health, and a team of nationally recognized experts. To enhance public health resources across the country and support state and local public health settings respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) program supports the recruitment, training, and development of the next generation of public health leaders. In partnership with State Health Departments, local health departments, other community-based organizations, and/or local YMCAs or YMCA State Alliances, Service Members will be placed across twenty states to advance existing efforts around food and nutrition security, safe physical activity access, social connectedness, and health equity, all within the context of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The PHA service project will focus on building capacity in county health leaders, county extension offices and other agencies to promote and / or deliver physical activity programming in community settings. The project builds on current efforts to disseminate the evidence-based Walk with Ease (WWE) programing in community and worksite settings across Iowa (see www.walkwitheaseISU.org) . The overall goals and strategies are aligned with Healthy Iowans goals as well as with the national Active People Healthy Nation and the Move Your Way campaigns. The programming is coordinated through a community-health outreach group called ‘Community Connections for Public Health’ (CCPH) that is managed within the Department of Kinesiology at Iowa State University (see www.ccph.iastate.edu). The programming is also coordinated in collaboration with a community care hub known as the Iowa Community HUB which supports training and delivery of programming across the state. Thus, the PHA Service Member would have opportunities to gain experience and skills with public health programming at local, county and state levels. Specific responsibilities and roles are summarized below:

• Network with (and support) county health leaders involved in CCPH programming
• Assist with coordination of course-based service learning managed through the CCPH network
• Partner with state Extension specialists on promotion of WWE through county extension offices
• Assist with coordination of worksite versions of WWE to support working adults
• Facilitate promotion and marketing of WWE programming through the Iowa Community HUB.

For complete job description and application, click here. Application deadline 8.30.24

The Harm Reduction Coordinator is responsible for coordination and supervision of activities related to the public health epidemic involving substance use disorder as well as infectious disease and other harms associated with drug use. This position requires collaboration with emergency room providers, peer recovery navigators with opioid recovery community centers, and other community partners to help create a pathway towards treatment for people who inject drugs (PWID). Knows the County’s Customer-Centered Culture principles, the County’s Mission, Linn County Public Health’s Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values, and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction for all customers on a regular basis.

Essential Functions

• Collaboration with community providers, recovery supports and services for people who inject drugs (PWID).
• Coordinates with emergency department providers to conduct follow up with individuals that are injecting drug users. Provides resources for medication assisted therapy (MAT), substance abuse, healthcare navigation, NARCAN dispensing, and knowledge of access for harm reduction supplies.
• Coordinates with community partners to ensure that lock box program is running smoothly, and supplies are maintained.
• Works with emergency department providers and pharmacist to ensure appropriate treatment based on current evidence-based medical protocol for STI and HIV.
• Works with emergency department staff to ensure appropriate referral to Linn County Public Health or gastroenterology for treatment of hepatitis.
• Ensures clients receive hepatitis, sexual health education and harm reduction strategies.
• Assists with re-engagement to medical care and case management for persons living with HIV, as requested by the Bureau of HIV, STD, and Hepatitis.
• Engages community partnerships for education on harm reduction.
• Collaborates with state and county Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) to conduct partner services for STIs, HIV, and Hepatitis. This includes partner education, referrals, and linkages to medical care.
• Coordinates with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and Iowa Department of Public Health to ensure partners are updated and have coordinated response system in Linn County to prevent duplication of services.
• Ensures people who inject drugs in the emergency department are offered HIV and Hepatitis testing/treatment/referral and vaccination services per Center for Disease Control guidelines.
• Assist with outbreak and cluster response for hepatitis as requested by the Bureau of HIV, STD, and Hepatitis.
• Provides surge capacity for partner services and other Disease Intervention Specialist related activities.
• Demonstrates a focus on diversity, health equity, and inclusion.
• Makes home visits as appropriate to ensure effective care coordination and referral outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with funding requirements.
• Reviews and verifies monthly progress reports and prepares weekly reports indicating program outcome metrics.
• Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the “Voice of the Customer “and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.

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