Lead Publ Hlth Disease Intervention Spec II

About the role

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is a large agency responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. It manages human service needs for special populations and helps poor individuals achieve economic independence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced field investigations to identify and locate individuals at risk for HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and other communicable diseases.
• Perform phlebotomy and ensure proper specimen handling for diagnostic testing.
• Manage complex or sensitive cases and ensure timely referral for examination and treatment.
• Cookordination with military, federal, and state officials for special populations.
• Provide technical guidance and consultation to lower-level staff on casework activities and intervention strategies.
• Deliver training to health department staff and community medical professionals on disease procedures, treatment techniques, counseling standards, and phlebotomy practices.
• Analyze highly confidential medical records and epidemiologic data to prioritize follow-up activities and improve intervention outcomes.
• Advise healthcare providers on appropriate treatment, counseling, and partner referral services in accordance with CDC guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and reports to support case management and program evaluation.
• Establish and sustain effective working relationships with clients, healthcare providers, and community organizations to facilitate disease prevention efforts.

Requirements

This position requires extensive experience in HIV, STI’s, and other infectious diseases, including their symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, analysis, compilations, prevention, and epidemiology. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining consulting relationships with health care and other human services professionals, working with diverse populations, and interpreting and applying public health laws and regulations.

Qualifications

The position requires a bachelor’s 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. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Skills and Abilities

Must have proven experience working among culturally diverse populations, high crime, and highly sensitive communities. Must have experience delivering clear, concise oral presentations and producing detailed written reports for diverse audiences, including healthcare providers, public health officials, and community organizations. Must have proven experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and local public health laws, rules, and regulations, which are applicable to sexually transmitted diseases and related issues.

Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits, including health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program. Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Pay

The salary grade range for this position is $43,950.00 - $65,926.00. Recruitment range is $43,950.00 - $60,275.00. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

Schedule

This position involves travel to varied and non-traditional settings and reports to a regional supervisor. The physical requirements include driving a vehicle and working independently in non-handicapped accessible areas. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license.