Lead PH Disease Intervention Specialist II
Lead PH Disease Intervention Specialist II
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$ 43950 - 65926
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**This Position is 100% Federally Funded** The Public Health Disease Intervention Specialist II (DIS II) position is critical to controlling the spread of infectious disease like COVID-19 STIs HIV and viral hepatitis in North Carolina. The primary responsibilities of the DIS II are to demonstrate model and provide daily training for DIS Is in the skills required to successfully intervene in disease spread including interviewing field work case analysis and management and phlebotomy (drawing blood). DIS II direct and monitor the day-to-day activities of multiple DIS. The position requires DIS II to analyze highly confidential and technical medical records and reports. Employee must establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients contacts the medical community the public and community-based organizations. Using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines DIS II must routinely advise private physicians local health departments and other providers of appropriate treatment and clinical follow-up for persons with communicable disease. In addition using established CDC Standards and Guidelines DIS II advise these same providers on the delivery of appropriate counseling and testing services (CTS) and partner counseling and referral services (PCRS) for persons infected with or at risk for HIV infection.
The employee must be able to communicate in a culturally competent manner with both professionals and clients of all ages races ethnic origins and from varied socio-economic backgrounds. DIS II must actively listen empathize and remain non-judgmental while discussing personally and socially sensitive and sometimes illegal issues with clients. DIS II must be willing an able to work independently in potentially dangerous locations and situations that frequently are not handicapped accessible. The work has a direct personal and social impact on the health of North Carolina citizens and bearing on the economy of North Carolina. The prevention and intervention activities of the DIS II greatly reduce the cost of clinical care and psychosocial support for patients with infectious disease by reducing the number of persons who become infected and ensuring infected and exposed clients are referred to the appropriate medical evaluation and treatment. This position requires use of person vehicle and travel.
About the NC Division of Public Health:The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Compensation and Benefits:The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service leave. In addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: more information about DHHS: Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesListed below are the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs along with the minimum education and experience listed are required in order to be deemed eligible for the position therefore you must provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:- Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining consulting relationships with health care and other human services professionals.
- Working and current knowledge of HIV STIs COVID-19 and other infectious diseases including their symptoms diagnosis treatment follow-up analysis compilations prevention and epidemiology.
- Extensive experience in effective communication both orally and through written documents.
- Must have proven experience of working successfully among culturally diverse populations high crime and highly sensitive communities.
- Experienced in the interpretation and application of federal state and local public health laws rules and regulations which are applicable to sexually transmitted disease and related issues express ideas clearly concisely and sensitively in oral and written form.
Management Preferences:- Bilingual (Spanish Speaking)
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience as a Public Health Disease Intervention Specialist including one year in the same program area;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
DHHS CONTACT INFORMATION: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
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