Disease Intervention Specialist 1 -- Health - Bph/Epidemiology & Prevention Services, See Posting

Under general supervision, the person in this position performs entry level work by providing comprehensive disease intervention services in a variety of settings. The Disease Intervention Specialist Trainee will investigate assigned STD and STD/HIV co-infected cases.

Investigation includes locating, interviewing, re-interviewing index partner, eliciting sexual and needle sharing contacts to notify of exposure, offer HIV testing, and ensure treatment. They will be expected to write results of investigation in reports in a timely manner that are submitted to the Disease Intervention Specialist Supervisor; review patient records to determine appropriate STD treatment was administered and recommend modifications to providers for cases they are assigned; maintain regular contact with private providers, laboratory personnel, and health departments to improve testing; and provide HIV Rapid testing, case reporting, and obtain information on treated cases or diagnostic and or treatment techniques. Assist in other jurisdictions when there are vacancies or higher morbidity.

Provide technical assistance and consultation to local health departments and other medical professionals to ensure consistent performance throughout their assigned region. Attend and participate in community planning events, HIV/AIDS testing events, and current conferences surrounding advanced STD intervention and treatment techniques. Attends one conference and one training a year for additional educational opportunities and disseminates the information upon completion for additional guidance for DSH.

Position will serve the counties of Monongalia, Marion, Preston, Taylor, Harrison, Lewis, Barbour, Tucker, Gilmer, Upshur, Randolph, Braxton, and Webster. A valid driver's license and travel within assigned area is required. Other duties as assigned. Office location is based on candidates county of residence.

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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

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WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Substitution: Experience as described below may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required training.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in STD/HIV control, nursing, or social services and/or public health case management and case investigation.

Special Requirement: A valid driver's license and the availability of an automobile is required. A Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate for laboratory testing may be required.

DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION

Full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience as an investigator in a Human Services/Behavioral Services may substitute for education or experience.