What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disease Intervention Specialist Trainee position at WV Department of Health?
Nature of Work
Under close supervision, the Disease Intervention Specialist Trainee performs entry-level disease intervention services to support public health response to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including STD/HIV co-infections.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate assigned cases by locating, interviewing, and re-interviewing index partners.
- Identify and notify sexual and needle-sharing contacts of potential exposure to STDs/HIV.
- Offer HIV testing and ensure appropriate treatment is administered.
- Document case investigation outcomes and review patient records to verify proper STD treatment.
- Recommend treatment modifications to providers when necessary.
- Maintain regular communication with private providers, laboratories, and health departments.
- Support enhanced testing practices, conduct case reporting, and gather diagnostic and treatment data.
- Provide HIV rapid testing as part of routine outreach and case investigation.
- Assist other jurisdictions during high morbidity or staff shortages, offering technical assistance and consultation to local health departments and providers to support regional performance standards.
Additional Expectations:
- Participate in community planning activities, HIV/AIDS testing initiatives, and professional development conferences.
- Attend at least one relevant conference and one training annually, and share insights with the Division of STD, HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and TB.
- Travel within assigned areas is required; a valid driver’s license is necessary.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in STD/HIV control, nursing, or social services and/or public health case management and investigation may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required training.
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license and the availability of an automobile is required.
Other Information
Full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience as an investigator in a Human Services/Behavioral Services may substitute for education or experience.
Pay: $34,247.00 - $58,936.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34,247 - $58,936
