Disease Intervention Specialist

10 hours ago

Texas City, Texas, United States Galveston County Health District Full time
Job Title: Disease Intervention Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Disease Intervention Specialist to join our team at the Galveston County Health District. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the citizens of Galveston, Brazoria, and Chambers from sexually transmitted diseases (including AIDS) by providing prevention counseling, condom distribution, and HIV/Syphilis testing to at-risk populations.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform office, clinic, and fieldwork for sexually transmitted diseases, needle sharing, and partner notification.
  • Input case data in the EMR and/or State database(s).
  • Provide Syphilis/HIV case management according to Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) guidelines.
  • Maintain DIS standards according to DSHS Program Operating Procedure Standards (POPS).
  • Perform venipuncture in the field, private homes, or office locations.
  • Assure that patient intake and consent forms are signed and filed.
  • Provide on-going case management until all sex/needle sharing partners are dispositioned according to DSHS.
  • Maintain frequent contact with patients, clients, physicians, nurses, and professional organizations.
  • Coordinate with Public Health Nurse(s) and/or medical providers to ensure provision of adequate and timely services to all clients.
  • Start investigations within one working day of receiving assignment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor or Associate degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
  • Minimum of six months of experience in STD-related field preferred.
  • Current Certificate of completion of Foundations of Counseling and Testing Course from DSHS, preferred.
  • Successful completion of the FSTDI STD course within six months of employment.
  • Must complete Foundations of Counseling and Testing Course within first 3 months of employment.
  • Phlebotomy experience or ability to complete venipuncture training within six months of employment.
  • Knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS infection.
  • Must be able to communicate at different levels with infected individuals and maintain confidential information.
  • Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
  • Ability to obtain CPR certification within six months of employment.
  • Ability for spur-of-the-moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles.
  • Must possess or readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
  • Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable.
  • Customer service oriented.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Office.
  • Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary.
  • Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy.
  • Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements.
  • Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including an amazing retirement package, affordable medical insurance, paid time off plans, free life insurance, and more. If you meet the requirements listed above, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you

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