Disease Intervention Specialist

Cuyahoga County Board of Health

2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Reports to: Grant Supervisor

Position to be filled: April 22, 2024

Starting Salary: $48,951 annually

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Vaccine Policy: Effective November 1, 2021 all new hires will need to meet COVID and Influenza vaccine requirements or request an exemption as outlined in the CCBH Vaccination Policy

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of two years of experience with public health, social work, health education, and/or community organizing OR no experience necessary with a college degree (Associate's/Bachelors/Master's) from an accredited college/university.
Must have phlebotomy training or be willing to complete phlebotomy training during employment and receive certification as required by the Ohio Department of Health and/or the Center for Disease Control.
Valid driver’s license and insurance at time of appointment.
Basic knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines related to HIV & syphilis transmission, & prevention.
Ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis.
Comfort with handling needles and the sight of bodily fluids.
Proficiency with use of PC hardware & basic software (i.e., Microsoft office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.). Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Good customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and effective presentation skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence.
Proficiency with use of databases and for data querying and reporting.

Responsibilities:

Investigates positive laboratory tests of infectious diseases (HIV, syphilis, etc.) within the region as guided by the Ohio Infectious Disease Control Manual.
Conducts community-based outreach within the region to notify and interview individuals on a case load who are at risk or diagnosed with an infectious disease (HIV, syphilis, etc.). Makes primary and partner referrals for testing and treatment.
Follows up with individuals diagnosed with syphilis to ensure treatment is completed and follow-up testing is done.
Links individuals diagnosed with HIV to medical treatment and community-based supportive services.
Contacts healthcare providers as needed to gather additional information.
Enters infection case information into the Ohio Disease Reporting System (ODRS).
Provides referral, education, and other risk reduction information about HIV/syphilis prevention and care services.
Draws blood and other bodily fluids to test for HIV and syphilis.
Develops and extracts reports from databases (i.e., ODRS, etc.) for delivery to internal and external customers. Gathers and organizes documents to satisfy public records requests or other reporting obligations.
Participates in public health emergency activities as needed. Serves as a first responder of the outbreak investigation team.
Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Please complete the online application on our website, www.ccbh.net/jobs

All applicants are required to upload a resume and include a cover letter with their application.

Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2024

Bilingual Applicants Welcome

Benefits offered at CCBH (for employees working at least 40 hours per pay period/Bi-weekly):

Medical (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
Dental (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
Vision
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation
FSA Health and Dependent Care
Tuition Reimbursement
Holidays (14 paid per year)
Vacation Time (13 paid days per year for new service PERS members*)
Sick Time (15 paid days per year*)
Personal Days (up to 3 paid per year)
Agency paid Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Voluntary Critical Illness
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Free Parking Onsite
Remote work from home available up to two days per week with approval after the completion of a minimum of 60 days of employment.
Alternate work schedule or changes in work schedule available after initial training period with approval. Core work hours of 10am to 2pm required of all staff.

*Benefit is prorated based on start date

Employees hired for a position that is funded in whole or in part by a designated funding source may be laid off when the funding source is reduced or eliminated.

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