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　　Title:  Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS)$23.90 to $39.19 / Posted Thru: 1-23-24

　　Location:  Hybrid - Cadillac Place - Detroit, MI

　　Purpose:The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of HIV and STI Programs, Division of HIV/STI Programs, Client, and Partner. This Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) functions as a resource for local health jurisdiction(s) regarding sexually transmitted infection program issues, HIV prevention and control strategies. In conjunction with the statewide STI program, the DIS enhances service delivery through consultation, evaluation, and technical assistance impacting on local program activities. The DIS works to prevent the occurrence, interrupt the transmission, and reduce complications of all reportable sexually transmitted diseases, including but not limited to: Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV/AIDS, Chancroid, Lymphogranuloma Venereum and emerging infections.The senior level DIS is also responsible for conducting community investigations and client interviews for the most complex cases such as pregnant women, congenital syphilis, and neurological syphilis cases as assigned and additionally handles requests by local health agencies. In addition, this position responds to requests from local schools, community-based agencies, or health departments for informational material.Duties and Responsibilities:Provide direct technical assistance and consultation to field offices or local governments in the improvement of existing, or development of new human services programs.Analyze on-going human services program operations and recommends alternative strategies to improve programs.Provide social work information and guidance to services staff and agency officials concerning client cases, training, staff development needs and program planning and development.Design and implement surveys and other methods of program review and evaluation.Conduct community investigations and client interviews for the most complex STI cases such as clients of childbearing age, pregnant persons, and infant cases including those exposed to syphilis and HIV transmission.Review, prioritize, and investigate all reports of positive test results indicating the presence of a sexually transmitted infection. Reports are received from laboratories, hospitals, and physicians. Most reports are received electronically through the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS), Aphirm, and Michigan Integrated Data Application for STI and HIV (MIDASH).Perform timely investigations in accordance with standards established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), local health department(s), and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Interview and counsel clients and inform exposed partners, clusters, and reactors of their risks and the availability of treatment.Ensure confidential notification and appropriate medical attention for clients and partners.Perform blood draws or rapid testing on clients while working in the community. Required phlebotomy and bloodborne pathogen trainings will be provided.Maintain and protect confidential and sensitive health information assigned, including but not limited to investigation records, interview records, partner services (PS) records, and other sensitive information that must be handled and stored in a secure manner according to established procedures.Complete electronic epidemiological reports for cases assigned using the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS), Aphirm, and Michigan Integrated Data Application for STI and HIV.Perform record searches to determine the test subject's STI history and treatment status.