DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST I

Location: Dayton
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Salary Range: B24 ($24.94 - $30.31) / B25 ($27.00 - $32.81) hourly - Non-Exempt * Salary commensurate with experience Position Summary: Under the direction of the Disease Intervention Supervisor, the Disease Intervention Specialist I/II is responsible for investigating reports of sexually transmitted diseases; conducting counseling/interview sessions, gathering elicit partner contact information, collecting specimens, and providing testing. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Investigating sexually transmitted infection (STI) reports, and case work, including: Conducting HIV and syphilis related interviews and disease intervention counseling with diverse high-risk populations, performing field testing which includes finger sticks/venipuncture, transporting specimens to testing facility, providing educational, and risk reduction behavioral information, eliciting contact information for active disease intervention or sex partner notifications, coordinating disease intervention activities, advising local health departments and other health care agencies when appropriate to assure optimum disease intervention, and implementing a strength-based intervention to assure access to and retention in medical care and other social services Complying with current rules, regulations, and guidelines of the State Health Department’s STI/HIV Prevention Unit Demonstrating both individual and program accountability by establishing and maintaining accurate, legible, appropriate, and thorough documentation of all disease intervention and related activities. Assisting with community engagement through outreach and recruitment efforts, fostering public relationships and partnering with community groups to network and promote healthy outcomes. Assisting with training for new or inexperienced staff members in quality disease intervention activities Is an active participant in professional growth through attendance at meetings, trainings, workshops, self-instructional courses, and webinars regarding disease intervention activities. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Biological Science, Social Science, or another related social services field DIS I: Experience working with culturally and economically diverse populations, including all genders and ethnicities; gay/bisexual/transgender populations, and people living with chronic disease, substance users and persons with mental health diagnosis. DIS II: Five (5) years of experience as Disease Intervention Specialist I; Five (5) years of experience working with culturally and economically diverse populations, including all genders and ethnicities; gay/bisexual/transgender populations, and people living with chronic disease, substance users and persons with mental health diagnosis. Familiarity with public health program implementation and evaluations. Ability to gain certification of venipuncture training by the American Red Cross or other qualified training facility within 12 months of hire, HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral (CTR) within (6) months of hire, and PASSPORT to Partner Services training within three (3) months of hire. Understands and acknowledges that Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County uses evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices based on scientific research including health promotion theory and practice, environmental health measures, and communicable disease control measures including vaccination, isolation, and quarantine practices, and medicine for treatment and prevention of disease, among others. Understands and acknowledges the use of tobacco or nicotine products in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction for anyone hired after January 1, 2014, is prohibited Required to play an active role during a public health emergency, crisis, outbreak, incident, or event in which the Health Commissioner deems additional personnel resources are warranted. This may include changes in responsibilities and working locations/hours Completion of Incident Command System 100 and National Incident Management System 700 courses within 90 days of hire Valid State of Ohio driver’s license and insurance on any personal vehicle that will be used for work Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree of Public Health, Biological Science, Social Science, or another related social services field Five (5) years experience as a Disease Intervention Specialist I Five (5) years of experience working with culturally and economically diverse populations, including all genders and ethnicities; gay/bisexual/transgender populations, and people living with chronic disease, substance users and persons with mental health diagnosis. Familiarity with public health program implementation and evaluations. Motivational Interviewing and strengths-based case management One (1) year experience demonstrating the knowledge and background of HIV/STDs One (1) year experience interviewing and conducting case note documentation PHDMC provides a quality, affordable, and competitive healthcare benefits to employees, including the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, and Paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement Membership with Ohio Public Employees Retirement Systems (OPERS) Eligibility to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Program Grant Funded: Yes Closing Date to Apply: July 11, 2025, or until position is filled Position is subject to a criminal background check Applicants who declare use of nicotine/tobacco in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction on the PHDMC Application for Employment or addendum thereto, shall not be considered for employment. Applicants who do not support and promote Public Health evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices shall not be considered for employment. PUBLIC HEALTH - DAYTON & MONTGOMERY COUNTY (PHDMC) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC TESTING, OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BIAS EXCEPT WHEN SUCH A FACTOR CONSTITUTES A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION (“BFOQ”).

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