Disease Intervention Specialist

PAY: $18.76 per hour

HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 40-hour work week, with the ability to work outside those hours as needed.

Under general supervision from the Program Manager, this position is responsible for case management of reported conditions. Contact investigation and tracing will be top priority along with data entry and customer service.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the implementation activities of the program work plan.

• Assist in the coordination contact investigation/tracing of reported conditions.

• Assist in the assimilation and reporting of data.

• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for program work plan.

• Completes documentation and research reports as required by the City, County, State and other applicable agencies.

• Processes, packages and ships blood for needed tests.

• Performs client/partner follow ups and treatment, as needed.

• Conducts fieldwork, as needed, to interact with clients.

• Educates clients and families on appropriate skills and knowledge.

• Assists with vaccine management.

• Participates in public health preparedness responses.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of six months of experience in case management. Valid Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation with proof of current vehicle insurance, required. Other language speaking preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy Act.

• Knowledge of HIV/STDs.

• Skills in Phlebotomy.

• Strong verbal and written communication skill.

• Skills to use a computer with Microsoft Office for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.

• Strong verbal and written communication skill.

• Skills to operate small office equipment, including a multi-function copy machine, fax machine and multi-line telephone systems.

• Skills Protocol Based Counseling training and certificate

• Skills Quality Assurance for Protocol-Based Counseling training

• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.

• Ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner.

• Ability to travel out of town for trainings and seminars.

• Ability to work an after-hours schedule as required.

• Ability to drive to off-site locations including patient homes and meetings within Potter and Randall counties.

• Ability to quickly change focus and priorities to address competing priorities, as necessary.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.