State Lead Specialist Support

Padmore Global Connections LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Padmore Global Connections LLC in Indiana seeks a State Lead Specialist Support to work onsite and support the state lead specialist, potentially overseeing a 20-40 county region. You will collaborate with IDOH and local health departments to monitor cases of children with elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) and ensure they receive required case management.

The role requires knowledge of lead regulations, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to lead and healthy homes (410 IAC 29).
• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written format to professionals and non-professionals.
• Strong organizational skills to track progress on many counties concurrently.
• Able to conduct internet and traditional research effectively.
• Able to develop and document procedures involved in the work.
• Able to make decisions regarding data entry information within program areas.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and exercise good judgement with sensitive information.
• Interact with diverse stakeholders including colleagues, leaders, officials, and consultants.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe, webinar/conference tools.
• Interested in how lead exposure affects family health and protection strategies.

Responsibilities

• Track current EBLL cases in Indiana's NBS state system to ensure local health departments provide case management within mandated timeframes.
• Meet weekly with the IDOH Case Surveillance Program Manager to review caseloads and issues.
• Collaborate with the Data Analyst to assess testing changes or EBLL frequency for risk factors in the district.
• Coordinate with Division Program Coordinators to identify and assign elevated blood lead level cases for inspections.
• Provide updates and technical assistance to regional contacts on Lead code changes and emerging issues.
• Periodically work with families for re-testing or home visits.
• Occasionally travel to counties within the assigned district to engage with health department staff.
• Attend and present at annual public health nurse meetings.
• Review and edit program guidance and grant applications.

Skills

Case surveillance coordination

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Internet research

Procedural documentation

Data entry judgment

HIPAA confidentiality

Stakeholder collaboration

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Webinar/conference tech

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Video/teleconferencing tools

Job description

About the job State Lead Specialist Support

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Agency Interview Type: Phone and in-person

Engagement Type: Contract

NOTE: Applications with resumes in PDF Format will be automatically rejected. Only Word format resumes will be considered.

Short Description:

The contractor will support the state lead specialist in their role. Additionally, the contractor may be assigned a 20-40 region of the state as their assigned district and work with IDOH and local health departments staff to monitor cases of children.

Complete Description:

Purpose of Position/Summary:

The contractor will support the state lead specialist in their role and later on, assigned a 20-40 county region of the state as their assigned district. For that district, the contractor will work with IDOH staff and local health department staff to identify emerging lead issues and monitor cases of children with elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) to ensure they receive the case management support required.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Track current EBLL cases in Indianas state system, NBS, to ensure local health departments are providing case management services within mandated timeframes and closing cases as appropriate
• Meet with IDOH Case Surveillance Program Manager weekly to review case loads, county issues, significantly elevated cases, and emerging issues
• Work with IDOHs Data Analyst to identify whether changes in testing or EBLL frequency are indicative of underlying risk factors within your assigned district.
• Work with Division Program Coordinators to ensure elevated blood lead levels requiring IDOH staff inspections are identified and assigned
• Provide updates and technical assistance to assigned regional contacts on changes to Lead code and emerging issues
• Periodic work directly with families to get required re-testing or home visit
• Periodic travel out to counties in assigned district to meet with health department personnel
• Attend and present at annual public health nurse meetings
• Review and edit program guidance and grant applications

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to lead and healthy homes (specifically 410 IAC 29)
• Able to effectively communicate in an oral and written format to professionals and non-professionals
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to track progress on cases in several dozen counties concurrently
• Able to use the internet and traditional research sources effectively
• Able to comprehend, develop, and document procedures involved in the work
• Able to make decisions regarding data entry information within specific program area of work
• Able to exercise good judgement related to sensitive information and ensure HIPAA confidentiality
• Able to deal tactfully with a variety of individuals including colleagues, community leaders, government officials and representatives of environmental consulting firms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, webinar/conference call technology
• Interest in how lead exposure affects the health of families and the strategies employed to protect them

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

N/A

Difficulty of Work:

Contractor will need to be able to track progress on several hundred cases over the course of a program year and communicate with families, local health department personnel, and physicians as needed. The ideal cantidate for this job has excellent self-organization skills and is willing to develop and grow a thorough understanding of lead toxicity, case management, and support services in Indiana. Knowing how and when to elevate issues will be critical as follow-up or movement may take several attempts with peers, families, or physicians.

Responsibility:

Contractor will be trained on state case management system and provided training as needed on state code and requirements. Goals are set in partnership with the Lead Surveillance Program Manager and work is largely done independently with weekly and monthly follow-up from Divisional leadership. Work is reviewed periodically to ensure services are being provided in accordance with established timeframes.

Personal Work Relationships:

Contractor interacts with supervisor, agency personnel and the public to furnish and receive information and ensure information is recorded appropriately in respective databases. This individual is expected to participate in Divisional and Program staff meetings providing feedback on processes and areas for improvement.

Physical Effort:

The work is performed in a standard office environment, typically in a seated position. Daily work will involve phone calls and video calls with staff and stakeholders throughout the state. Work will involve extensive use of hands, fingers and eyes and may include limited filing.