Disease Intervention Specialist - St. Clair County, IL Government

PLEASE NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITH ST. CLAIR COUNTY HAVE A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT.  SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS" AT THE END OF THIS JOB DESCRIPTION. 

Position Title:  Disease Intervention Specialist                  Starting Hourly Wage: $22/hour

Pay Grade: C-2                                                                       FSLA:  Non-Exempt

Division:  Infectious Disease Prevention                            Union Status:  Non-Union

POSITION SUMMARY

Carries out assigned responsibilities of the Infectious Disease Prevention Division.  Duties include identifying, locating, notifying and providing referrals for treatment and examination for individuals who have been diagnosed with or in close contact with a communicable disease.  Contact tracing, outbreak investigation, and continued monitoring of individuals may be necessary depending on diagnosis. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides no direct supervision to Health Department staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position is under the direct supervision of the Division Director. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Locate individuals diagnosed with communicable diseases, ensure diagnosis has been provided, deliver comprehensive education, treatment and prevention options in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.   
2. Interview individuals diagnosed with communicable disease to identify associated partners/close contacts, ascertain disease origin, if possible, and identify outbreaks or clusters.
3. Provide partner/close contact notification, testing, referral, and education where applicable via direct service or referral. 
4. Ensure mitigation strategies are effectively delivered to patients, partners/close contacts, agencies, businesses, medical providers, etc., where applicable.   
5. Examine medical records, communicate with medical providers, interview partners and close contacts, and review information provided through electronic databases to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the patient and the disease, cluster, and/or outbreak.
6. Develop and maintain detailed records of all activities, events, and information obtained. 
7. Communicate effectively by demonstrating professionalism, establishing rapport, listening effectively, providing information, and soliciting patient feedback. 

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Requires an Associate Degree from an accredited university and two (2) years of equivalent experience in infectious disease prevention.  OR

A High School Diploma and ten (10) years of experience in infectious disease prevention. 

Working knowledge of Excel, Provide Enterprise, I-NEDSS, REDCap, I-CARE, Salesforce and/or other IDPH recommended platforms is preferred. 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE ABILITIES

• The ability to sit, flex, stand, reach, and bend.
• The physical strength to lift, carry, and transport materials/equipment that are equivalent to thirty (30) pounds.
• Visual acuity, auditory ability, and clear written and verbal communication ability.
• Manual dexterity and the ability for data input into various computer programs.
• The ability to maintain professional behavior at all times.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must reside within St. Clair county, IL or be willing to relocate to St. Clair County, IL within six (6) months from hire date. 
• Theabilitytoworknecessaryhourstomeetthepositionrequirementsincludingeveningsand/or weekendsasassigned.
• May require provision of services at off-site locations.
• A validDriver'sLicense.
• A dependable automobileforuse in position.
• Autoinsuranceineffect with at least the minimum limits of liabilityas outlined and required by the state of Illinois.
• Adherence to all local, state and federal regulations pertaining to OSHA guidelines.
• Health Department employees:
  • Must be current on CDC Healthcare Personnel Vaccine Recommendations, which include  Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps Rubella), Td/Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis), Varicella (chickenpox) and Meningococcal if over 65. Influenza and COVID vaccines are recommended and encouraged, but not required at this time and maybe subject to change.
  • Are required to have a TB test upon hire and separation of employment.
• All employees must adhere to the St. Clair County Personnel Code.
• Position contingent upon continued grant funding.
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