Health Counselor Disease Intervention Specialist #VDH08682

Title: Health Counselor - Disease Intervention Specialist #VDH08682

State Role Title:Counselor II

Hiring Range: $51000 - $59000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:NORFOLK HQ

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Bold and catalytic the Norfolk Department of Public Health is transforming the health landscape of our community through groundbreaking initiatives and strategic partnerships. We are committed to fostering a culture of radical collaboration excellence inclusivity and resilience. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where your skills and passion can make a catalytic impact. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful change and be part of a forward-thinking organization NDPH is the place for you.

Health Counselor- Disease Intervention Specialist is responsible for independently identifying and contacting persons known or suspected of being exposed to or at high risk of exposure to communicable diseases such as tuberculosis syphilis gonorrhea HIV/AIDS and others. Duties include alerting people to their health risks behavior changes needed to reduce risks to the individual or to others resources and methods available to treat and control the disease as well as to contain further transmission of disease. Follows up on contacts to determine if they have received treatment changed their behavior to reduce health risk and procured other available services as necessary to ensure improved health care.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays medical dental vision and life
insurance retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick family/personal and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in public health practices HIV STIs (e.g. chlamydia gonorrhea syphilis) HBV/HCV and other communicable diseases; experience performing phlebotomy.
Previous work experience indicating the ability to listen understand and empathize in a culturally sensitive manner and use motivational skills to build rapport with clients and engagement in disease intervention services; ability to work with diverse populations in diverse settings; develop and make presentations.
Demonstrated work experience showing ability to recognize analyze and solve problems; perform basic mathematical calculations; conduct accurate data entry; maintain confidentiality; comply with program and data security policies and procedures; and work independently during various hours and settings (e.g. field non-clinical and clinical office).
Experience working under pressure (e.g. meeting deadlines managing competing priorities).
Prior case management experience; basic computer knowledge/skills including word processing electronic mail and data base management.
Effective oral and written communication; organizational; and decision-making skills; bilingual skills are beneficial.

Additional Considerations

Experience working in a social service public health or healthcare environment.
Work experience using VEDSS and eHARS.
Prior experience working with sensitive medical documents.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed mailed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge skills and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial credit driving background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.
VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: .

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Carolyn Abron

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.