POSITION AVAILABLE

Position: Disease Intervention Specialist                                                                                                  

Reports to: Grant Supervisor

Position to be filled: February 13, 2023           

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: January 23, 2023

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.