louisianagovShreveport, LA
Disease Intervention Specialist 1-3
Disease Intervention Specialist 1-3
Disease Intervention Specialist 1-3
louisianagovShreveport, LA
6 days ago
Administration of Public Health ProgramsVoluntary Health OrganizationsAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
Apply for this role →Disease Intervention Specialist Make a real impact on public health in your community as a Disease Intervention Specialist with the Regional STD/HIV Program. In this dynamic role, you'll lead critical disease investigations, manage cases with precision and care, and play a key role in preventing the spread of HIV and other STDs. You'll collaborate closely with leadership on prevention strategies while taking the lead in community outreach and education—empowering individuals with the knowledge and resources to protect their health. If you're driven by purpose and want your work to create lasting change, this is your opportunity to be on the front lines of public health. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions. Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason. Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others. Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers. Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance. Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities. Working Safely: The ability to maintain a safe work environment by following established safety rules, procedures, and practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR Three years of experience in investigatory work, social services, nursing, or as a medical laboratory technician or assistant; OR A bachelor's degree. Job Duties and
Other Information:
Conducts partner services interviews with individuals diagnosed or suspected of HIV/STDs to identify exposed partners and gather critical case information Identifies, locates, and refers partners, contacts, and at-risk individuals for medical evaluation, testing, treatment, and follow-up services Performs case management assessments to determine risk of disease transmission and initiates appropriate interventions to prevent further spread Collects, documents, and maintains confidential medical and case records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements and public health guidelines Collaborates with healthcare providers to promote recommended treatment protocols, appropriate laboratory testing, and timely disease reporting Educates patients and the community on prevention strategies, risk reduction, and behavior modification through outreach and presentations Communicates effectively with internal teams, healthcare partners, and stakeholders, while supporting maternal/congenital case reviews and ensuring continuity of care Attends seminars, workshops, in-service trainings, and required meetings to maintain knowledge and support program operations Performs additional related duties and provides program assistance as assigned to support public health initiatives Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Region 7-BRCO / Caddo Parish
Appointment Type:
This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment Cost Center: 3262108007 Position Number(s): 180548 Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Disease Intervention Specialist 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE (Download PDF reader).
Contact Information:
Shambrielle PoolerLA Department of Health (LDH)Division of Human ResourcesPO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
Benefits:
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage: More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org)Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Level
Mid
Location
Shreveport, LA
Occupation
Epidemiologists
Industry
Administration of Public Health Programs
Posted
6 days ago