Disease Intervention Specialist

1 month ago


Washington Park Chicago IL USA, United States MASTER EAST SIDE HEALTH DISTRICT Full time
Job Title: Disease Intervention Specialist

Master East Side Health District is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Disease Intervention Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Disease Intervention Specialist will be responsible for performing STD prevention and containment activities to reduce transmission of STDs and their resultant complications for persons residing in or receiving services in communities served by ESHD.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform STD/HIV risk assessment counseling and testing to ESHD STD clinic clients
  • Ensure that mandated laboratory and case reports are submitted by health care providers and subsequently reported to IDPH
  • Provide counseling, sex partner notification, and referral to persons reported with and/or exposed to early syphilis, gonorrhea, or Chlamydia
  • Collaborate with other community-based organizations to conduct programs and activities that promote sexual health among ESHD residents
  • Conduct epidemiological investigations on cases and suspected cases of sexually transmitted diseases
  • Locate and refer patients to appropriate diagnostic facilities for proper medical follow-up
  • Perform a variety of informational and educational activities involved in the control of sexually transmitted diseases to schools and the general public
Requirements:
  • Baccalaureate degree with courses relating to health
  • Or Associate Degree in Nursing. Must submit an Illinois R.N. License
  • At least 3 years of experience in STD Prevention, Counseling, and Testing, Partner Services
  • Detailed knowledge of the theory and practice of sexually transmitted disease control
  • Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with state and local health officials and community organizations, other employees, patients, family members, health personnel, and other professionals
  • Ability to become progressively adept at performing epidemiological investigations, including collection of blood and other specimens under a standing or specific medical orders
  • Capable of working with individuals and groups to promote good health and disease prevention
  • Requires thorough knowledge, skills, and experience working with and utilizing community resources
  • Submit STD Risk Assessment Survey's to the IDPH STD Section within 21 days of the clinic visit for at least 90 percent of eligible clients receiving services at ESHD and submit a monthly report to the Department indicating the number of persons receiving services
  • Ensure that at least 80% of Chlamydia and gonorrhea cases reported from ESHD are entered in I-NEDSS within 30 days of positive laboratory test result
  • Ensure that at least 80% of persons residing in the ESHD who are reported with gonorrhea and treated by a health care provider located in the ESHD area receive counseling and are offered partner services by ESHD DIS staff within 30 days of positive test result
  • Demonstrate successful completion of the Home Study Course (HSC) furnished by the IDPH STD Section
  • At least three years of experience in completing the United States Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Introduction to STD Intervention and provide documentation to the Grantee's STD program
  • Attend training classes recommended by IDPH STD section
  • Ability to conduct effective assessment interviews and develop care plans
  • Ability to develop and implement treatment procedures (individual care plans)
  • Computer literacy at the user level required
  • Candidates must own a dependable automobile and possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance
  • Adhere to policies and procedures, confidentiality, and HIPPA
  • Will accept any other duties as assigned by ESHD
  • Drug-Free Environment
  • Drug Screening is Required

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