HIV/STD Disease Intervention Specialist

3 weeks ago

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States The Allen County Full time
HIV/STD Disease Intervention Specialist

The Allen County is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated HIV/STD Disease Intervention Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our HIV/STD Prevention Division, you will play a critical role in reducing the complications of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, through surveillance, case detection, treatment, partner services, case management, and education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform partner services and case management to individuals infected with sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, and to other persons at increased risk for infection.
  • Provide case management, including interviewing individuals diagnosed with STIs and/or HIV infection, and providing information and counseling concerning testing, treatment, prevention education, partner referrals, and additional patient referrals.
  • Assist individuals following HIV testing to provide for psychological needs, referrals, education, information on transmission, behavior/harm reduction risks, testing procedures, and results in clinical, field, and community settings.
  • Conduct ongoing follow-up with HIV-positive individuals regarding duty-to-inform laws, community referrals, and high-risk intervention.
  • Coordinate comprehensive case management services of HIV-positive individuals and timely linkage to HIV medical care.
  • Conduct timely case investigations with individuals for STI and HIV testing, harm reduction, behavior modification, and partner services, in both clinical and outreach settings.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of investigations in required state databases.
  • Frequent communication with area physicians and health providers to confirm treatment, locate patients in need of therapy, request information, and assist with treatment of individuals showing symptoms of, or diagnosed with, STIs.
  • Follow up with providers reporting positive HIV tests to establish patient notification, referrals, and facilitate prompt linkage to HIV care.
  • Conduct ongoing follow-up with HIV-positive individuals regarding duty-to-inform laws, partner services, community referrals, and high-risk intervention.
  • Encourage and/or conduct partner services and interviews for positive STI/HIV tests, locate and notify transmission contacts according to disease priority using investigative skills learned through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention epidemiology training, including field visits.
  • Maintain detailed records, including surveillance reports, case investigation notes, client demographics, and epidemiological information on individuals tested and/or interviewed using a variety of state databases.
  • Perform phlebotomy or rapid serology testing on patients needing or requesting HIV counseling and testing, syphilis, and/or hepatitis testing.
  • Assist with research and preparation of special education projects for community providers, as well as high-risk groups, and develop public awareness, outreach, and advertisement programs.
  • Coordinate with community organizations for collaborative outreach events.
  • Maintain current knowledge of local, national, and international disease trends and outbreaks, local resources, and new issues related to HIV/STI prevention and treatment.
  • Conduct presentations at local schools, treatment facilities, jails, and community corrections regarding HIV/STI prevention and treatment.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in education, biology, or related field.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of STD/HIV intervention and prevention.
  • Detailed medical knowledge of STIs and HIV.
  • Ability to perform phlebotomy.
  • Knowledge of STI/HIV-related laws, regulations, and related operations.

Working Conditions:

  • The HIV/STD Disease Intervention Specialist performs work that is of substantial intricacy involving many variables when providing information and counseling on testing, treatment, prevention, and referrals to individuals diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases and/or HIV infection.
  • Judgment is needed when providing care in the field concerning safety issues.
  • The HIV/STD Disease Intervention Specialist provides substantial contribution by conducting timely field investigations with individuals for behavior modifications and partner elicitations.
  • The HIV/STD Disease Intervention Specialist maintains frequent contact with other County employees, community organizations, physicians, health care providers, and the general public regarding HIV and STD education and prevention.
  • The HIV/STD Disease Intervention Specialist works in a standard clinical setting and in the field, having the ability to move around freely and sit for periods of time.
  • The HIV/STD Disease Intervention Specialist has the ability to lift up to twenty pounds with some pushing and/or pulling loads with frequent bending and reaching over head with some exposure to temperature extremes and chemicals with frequent exposure to dangerous equipment and frequent exposure to the potential for blood/needle sticks.

Certifications:

  • CDC Epidemiology
  • HIV Prevention Counseling and Referral
  • Phlebotomy
  • Oraquick and Insti rapid HIV testing certifications
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification upon employment as required for all public health staff

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Allen County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.

Pay Type Hourly

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