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02/06/2023

Disease Intervention Specialist Program Manager 

Cuyahoga County Board of Health

POSITION AVAILABLE

Position: Disease Intervention Specialist Program Manager                                                          Reports to: Grant Supervisor

Position to be filled: March 27, 2023               

Starting Salary: $56,127 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, health education or related field
• Minimum of three years of experience as a disease intervention specialist or equivalent experience OR seven years of experience (with a high school diploma/GED) OR five years of experience (with Associate’s degree) OR one year of experience (with Master’s degree).
• Must have phlebotomy training or be willing to complete phlebotomy training and receive phlebotomy certification as required by the Ohio Department of Health and/or the Center for Disease Control within six months of the date of hire.
• Additional experience with conducting public health practices (including STI and HIV prevention & control methods).
• Valid driver's license and insurance at time of appointment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to preserve confidentiality of protected health information and program records.
• Strong customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and effective presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills including diversity sensitivity & competence.
• Proficiency with use of PC hardware & basic software (i.e., Microsoft office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.).
• Proficiency with use of databases including querying and reporting data.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task daily.
• Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Mathematical aptitude necessary to assist in developing program budgets and monitoring expenditures.

Responsibilities:

• As team leader assigns cases of infectious diseases (i.e., HIV, Syphilis, etc.) to Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) staff. Locates and contacts individuals diagnosed with infectious diseases (i.e., HIV, syphilis, etc.) to ensure treatment is completed, follow-up testing is done, and community-based supportive services provided.
• Investigates positive laboratory tests of infectious diseases within the region as guided by the Ohio Infectious Disease Control Manual.
• Evaluates case progress via reviews, ensures complete documentation in appropriate systems, and determine case closure.
• Troubleshoots cases with DIS staff and serves as the primary contact for the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) DIS consultant.
• Assists with training/orienting new staff. Provides technical assistance and/or training to staff related to program functions.
• Researches, assists in developing and implements new and existing programs. Monitors program activities and processes to ensure alignment with services or programs.
• Assists with management of program budget(s). May assist with seeking grant funding opportunities, preparing grant proposals, and writing grant applications.
• Participates in budget development and monitoring, including periodic reallocation of funding to ensure appropriate expenditure of program funds.
• Facilitates meetings with program team members and/or with program stakeholders to provide updates and address issues/concerns.
• Assists staff when dealing with customer service questions and/or programmatic issues and concerns. Serves as the subject matter expert for program information provided on website, through social media outlets, etc.
• Communicates with and educates healthcare providers regarding infectious diseases, and contacts healthcare providers to gather additional case related information.
• Participates in meetings to stay abreast of changes to program practice and standards, infectious disease practices and trends, and changes in regulations that may impact program and services.
• Develops and extracts reports from databases (i.e., Enterprise, etc.) for delivery to internal and external customers. Gathers and organizes documents to satisfy public records requests or other reporting obligations. Monitors quality outcomes through data and report extraction.
• May participate in strategic planning activities and provide input regarding potential new programming and/or service improvements. Assists with identifying additional service agencies, potential community collaborations, and addressing community health issues.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned. Participates in public health emergency activities as needed.
• 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: February 17, 2023

Bilingual Applicants Welcome 

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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THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

All employees hired for a position must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future. 

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

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