$17.80 – $28.48 Hourly
$37,029 – $59,246 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 55
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
This position provides disease investigation and partner services to decrease the high incidence of infectious diseases, with a focus on HIV and reportable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) position, which focuses on investigation and follow-up of priority STDs including HIV and early syphilis. This work is crucial to avoiding morbidity and mortality.
As part of the department’s mission to promote health and improve health outcomes, DIS conduct sexually transmitted infection surveillance, disease investigations, screenings, and ensure adequate treatment; HIV testing and treatment; sexual health education; immunization education; community outreach to high-risk populations (such as incarcerated people, treatment center patients, and the homeless); and harm reduction services including overdose prevention.
How does it get done?
This job gets done by conducting disease investigation and partner notifications which prevents the spread of infection. This work is done in the office, clinic and in the field. Untreated infection can lead to more severe health outcomes for individuals exposed to or diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases. Statewide efforts have been dealing with a large increase in the number of syphilis cases that are being detected in every region of the state and failure to adequately respond could lead to disease outbreaks.
Who are the customers?
The position serves the Northeast Region which includes: Santa Fe county, San Miguel County, Colfax County, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos County and Santa Rosa County.
Ideal Candidate
Working knowledge of Microsoft office, previous experience with data bases, fluent Spanish speaker ability to conduct interviews and provide education in English and Spanish. Collaboration with community-based organizations or outside entities to meet the needs of a targeted populations or mutual goals within the community. Experience working with diverse populations in multiple settings. Great customer services skills, pays attention to detail, holds confidentiality to a high level, is accountable and a team player.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or Equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a health related field. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience 2 Associate’s degree or higher (Bachelor’s, Master’s) AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of “semester hours” in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT (HIPAA) course. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico, or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Office setting, exposure to Visual Video Display terminal (VDTI and extensive personal computer
and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Debra Zapata 505-476-2618 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.