Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work or other related field.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time professional health program field experience as a disease specialist that has completed "ISTDI" or "Passport to Partner Services" DIS training that involves investigation, prevention or treatment of individuals with communicable diseases may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

Substitution of Graduate Course Work for Experience: Additional qualifying graduate course work from an accredited college or university in a related field may be substituted for the experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year.

Must have a Valid Tennessee Driver’s License, Reliable Transportation, Telephone, and excellent communications skills

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for professional public health field contact work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features: The Disease Intervention Specialist 1 (DIS 1) is critical to the control of the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and HIV infection in Tennessee. The position requires current and extensive knowledge of STD/HIV, diagnostic and treatment criteria, exceptional communication skills for medical consultation, effective patient interactions, and the ability to perform under diverse and adverse situations and environments. The DIS 1 must possess the ability to analyze highly confidential and technical medical records and reports.

This is the entry level class in the DIS sub-series. The DIS 1 will typically have responsibilities for intervention activities, disease surveillance, and consultation. The DIS 1 establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients and their partners, community leadership and stakeholders, the medical community, and community-based organizations. Guided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) STD Treatment Guidelines, the DIS 1 routinely advises private physicians and other providers regarding appropriate diagnostics, treatments and follow-up activities for persons with STDs. The CDC guidelines are used by the DIS 1 to advise providers regarding the delivery of appropriate counseling and testing services (CTS) and partner services for persons infected with or exposed to STD and/or HIV. This class differs from the DIS 2 in that an incumbent of the latter may function in a supervisory capacity.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Interviews patients diagnosed with a communicable disease to determine the source and spread of the disease.

2. Locates disease suspects and refer them to the appropriate diagnostic facility for examination and needed treatment.

3. Conducts field investigation of disease suspects and contacts.

4. Links electronic lab results with appropriate patient to begin case investigation.

5. Conducts preliminary analysis of medical history and patient demographics.

Enters data into surveillance and case management systems to maintain information for field records, laboratory results and task lists.

Records disease investigation activities in electronicsurveillance systems.

Records disease investigation activities in patient medical records.

Explains tests, procedures and results to appropriate individuals according to guidelines.

Determines if patient received adequate treatment.

Conducts laboratory and hospital surveillanceacti vities to ensure they are following policies.

Develops rapport with patients and community partners.

Develops and maintains an ongoing working relationship with laboratories, health care providers and community-based organizations.

Prioritizes and conducts tasks based on grant objectives, importance and urgency.

Emergency Preparedness: Respond to and report immediately if called upon as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Department of Health.

Applications can be picked up at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, 804 North Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305. They may also be printed from our Madison County website www.co.madison.tn.us. All completed applications must be returned by 4:30 p.m., October 28, 2022, to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.72 - $21.69 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jackson, TN 38305: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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