Disease Intervention Specialist I (Vacancy)

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　　Disease Intervention Specialist I (Vacancy)

　　Salary

　　$22.23 - $30.58 Hourly

　　Location

　　Varies by position

　　Job Type

　　Full-time Funding Limitation

　　Job Number

　　24-1826-V1

　　Department

　　50 Columbus Public Health

　　Division

　　Health

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Definition

　　This full-time, grant-funded position will work in the Tuberculosis (TB) Program at Columbus Public Health under the supervision of the Public Health Program Manager II or Nursing Supervisor to provide directly observed therapy (DOT) for tuberculosis (TB) patients, including English as a second language (ESL) patients in a variety of settings, (e.g., home, work, homeless shelters and camp sites). DIS working in the TB Program provide on-site technical support for electronic DOT platforms, counsel patients and families about disease prevention, conduct contact tracing, gather epidemiologic information through interviews and encourage contacts to infectious TB cases to be tested and treated.

　　Preferred experience and training: Ability to speak Somali, Nepali, Haitian Creole, Amharic, or Spanish preferred. Knowledge of infectious disease contact investigation and TB disease; phlebotomy and sputum specimen collection preferred, but will train if selected for the position; very good interpersonal communication skills when providing services to a variety of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups; basic computer skills.

　　Under general supervision, is responsible for interviewing, screening, and counseling patients with infectious diseases to ensure proper treatment and prevention of the diseases; performs related duties as required.

　　Examples of Work

　　(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

　　Performs venipuncture and other diagnostic tests in order to determine presence of infectious diseases;

　　Counsels clients before and after testing for infectious diseases, including information on disease, treatment, and future prevention, benefits, and possible ramifications of testing and specific referral for medical evaluation, TB testing, and social support systems;

　　Interviews clients and conducts field investigations in a variety of settings including clinics, residences, prisons, and other public facilities;

　　Conducts partner services activities in accordance with established guidelines for individuals who are infected with a sexually transmitted disease and their sexual and/or needle-sharing partners; encourages testing for persons who may have been exposed to an infectious disease;

　　Prepares client interaction summaries and completes required documentation;

　　Gathers epidemiologic data to assist in the determination of probable source and spread relationships and the development of an agenda for prospective re-interviews;

　　Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with host area officials, agencies, and individuals who have impact on the disease prevention program;

　　Provides advice and information to the private medical community regarding diagnosis, treatment, and control of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted infectious diseases;

　　Makes client referrals to physicians and other community-based organizations for testing and treatment services;

　　Provides support services for research or special project programs;

　　Performs HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted infectious diseases education for target groups according to CDC's Guidelines for Education;

　　Utilizes computer to order laboratory tests and to access and enter client charting information;

　　May transport clients to and from clinics or other facilities for treatment and preventive services;

　　May be assigned to serve as a member of a Disaster Recovery/Business Resumption team, Incident Response Team, or similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Completion of the twelfth school grade and one (1) year of experience interviewing and counseling individuals on issues/topics of infectious disease, sexual health, or another closely related area. Substitution(s): Four (4) college courses in a physical, natural, social, or behavioral science may be substituted for the required experience. A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma.

　　Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

　　Positions allocated to this classification may require State of Ohio or federal certification or licensure due to the nature of, or the funding requirements for, the program.

　　Test/Job Contact Information

　　Recruitment #: 24-1826-V1

　　Employment Type: Full-Time (Limited)

　　Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

　　Alisha Ardolino

　　Department of Columbus Public Health

　　Division of Health

　　240 Parsons Ave.

　　Columbus, Ohio 43215

　　P: (614) 645-6046

　　E: [email protected]

　　The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

　　The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

　　Medical

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Short-term Disability

　　Life Insurance

　　Wellness Program

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

　　Agency

　　City of Columbus

　　Address

　　77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

　　Columbus, Ohio, 43215

　　Phone

　　(614) 645-8300

　　Website

　　http://www.columbus.gov/civilservice

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