Virginia Department of Health Hiring For Health Counselor/disease Intervention Specialist at Alexandria, VA, United States Full Time

Job Description

Virginia Department of Health is currently recruiting for a Health Counselor/Disease Intervention Specialist. The primary responsibility in this role is to independently and effectively perform disease intervention activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, notifying persons diagnosed with or at risk for STI/HIV/hepatitis or other communicable diseases; providing partner services to diagnosed individuals and their partners, assisting with linkage to care; and providing risk reduction education to clients at high risk of infection. The incumbent will be expected to provide HIV/STI education and counseling in a culturally competent manner in various clinical and community based settings to a wide range of audiences. Duties include, but are not limited to: interviewing patients and partners regarding STI/HIV information; analyzing and investigating cases of communicable diseases; providing education and risk reduction counseling; performing phlebotomy in community and clinical settings; documenting all investigative activities on appropriate forms and medical records; providing educational presentations to a wide range of audiences. Primary worksite will be in Arlington County, but the individual may provide coverage throughout the state. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. Individual must be able/willing to travel for one week for required training. Employer will cover travel costs.Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of public health practices and/or STDs and HIV. Strong written and oral communication skills. Experience conducting investigations and/or research. Ability to work in various settings including clinic and field. Strong computer skills in various computer programs and databases. Experience working independently and cooperatively with clients, healthcare providers and other human services organizations. Must be able to successfully complete required training programs offered by VDH and the CDC. Valid Virginia driver’s license required.Preferred Qualifications: Experience as an STD Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS). Completion of CDC’s Passport to Partner Services or Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Disease Intervention (ISTDI) training. Degree in Public Health, Health Education, or related field. Experience performing phlebotomy. Bilingual in English and Spanish.In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly.This is a contract position and has no benefits such as paid leave, health insurance, retirement, etc.Pay rate is $25.00/hourJob Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $25.00 per hourSchedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks must be worn by all employees when in public spaces in state buildings or when interacting with patients, including in the field. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.Application Question(s):

• Do you have a current/valid driver’s license?

Work Location: Multiple Locations