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　　Title:  Disease Intervention Specialist - STI/HIV$23.90 - $40.44 / Posted Thru: 1-23-24

　　Location: Hybrid - Cadillac Place, Detroit or Edgewood Technology Center, Lansing

　　Purpose:The 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, focusing predominantly on syphilis and/or HIV connected to persons of child-bearing age, pregnant persons, and infants with possible perinatal transmission risks. DIS will continue case management follow up of prenatal care to term to mitigate risk of perinatal transmission. In conjunction with Congenital Syphilis Coordinator, will conduct regular follow up with internal and external partners and providers to decrease the likelihood of missed opportunities and develop strategies to combat the increasing incidence of congenital syphilis. This position is responsible for covering multiple counties statewide.Duties and Responsibilities: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 (MIDASH). Perform record searches to determine the test subject's STI history and treatment status. Enter investigative data including Investigative Records, Case Detail, Case Management Notes, and Dispositions.Daily, document STI/HIV clinic and community activities and complete required epidemiological records and reports.Respond to requests from local schools, community-based agencies, or health departments for informational material.Assist in the implementation and evaluation of STI/HIV prevention curricula.Participate in community outreach activities including infection screening activities for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV testing.Participate in outreach a