Job Opening: Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS)
Department: DCHD
Posting Date: August 19, 2024
Salary: $42,003.00 Annually
This Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) position supports the organization’s mission of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating communicable disease surveillance and control programs within Delaware County.
Coordinates, plans, and directs surveillance and case investigations/partner services and follow-up of communicable disease cases reported in the Delaware County utilizing information from the Pennsylvania National Electronic Data Surveillance System (PA-NEDSS) in accordance with program guidance.
Provides public health guidance and information in accordance with program guidance.
Alerts the Supervisor to requests for information and potential media news items related to communicable disease programs.
Maintains professional competencies and skills through participation in educational programs, seminars, conferences, meetings, and webinars approved by the supervisor.
Assists Supervisor in training and mentoring newly hired staff to provide capacity building and skill-building opportunities for them to perform the duties of this position
Other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of infectious diseases preferred
Minimum High school or GED required, college-level public health coursework and/or degree preferred.
Computer, typing, and data entry skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Customer service experience
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters
Bilingual ability a plus
Current CPR / First Aid certification preferred.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.
Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide range of persons.
Ability to follow protocol, procedures, and established guidelines.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances and needs.
A strong work ethic and ability to manage a demanding and changing workload.
Strong relationship-building skills.
Alternating between standing and sitting.
Climbing.
Crawling.
Crouching/stooping.
Driving.
Fine motor manipulation.
Gross motor manipulation.
Hearing.
Keyboarding.
Near visual acuity.
Kneeling.
Sitting.
Speaking.
Walking or standing.
* The selected candidate will be required to obtain, at their own expense, 3 forms of clearance, including PA State Police Criminal History Record Check; PA Child Abuse History; and FBI Criminal History Background Check including finger printing prior to employment.
** Delaware County Health Department requires all employees be up to date for their COVID-19 vaccination, per CDC guidelines. Proof of vaccination must be submitted before a candidate’s start date, if hired.
To apply, please go to application form.