Disease Intervention Specialist

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Work From Home Policy

Pension plan

Job summary

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Supervising Public Health Adviser to oversee line lists, coordinate disease intervention, and act as Clinic Manager in their absence across Sexual Health Clinics in NYC. The role includes supervising staff, guiding partner interviews, and ensuring compliance with confidentiality and reporting standards.

Open to candidates via the 55-a program; residency requirements apply.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with two years of public health experience, one year supervising.
• An associate degree with twelve health-related credits and four years of public health experience, one year supervising.
• A high school diploma with six years of public health experience, one year supervising.
• A combination of education and experience as described above may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Review line lists to identify individuals needing follow-up services and referrals.
• Supervise disease intervention activities carried out by Public Health Advisors.
• Act as Clinic Manager in the manager's absence and ensure timely reporting and operations.
• Coordinate partner services interviews with patients diagnosed with reportable STIs.
• Distribute patients among PHAs to balance workload and ensure timely care.
• Provide technical assistance on disease intervention protocols and documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation in public health information systems with confidentiality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve access to prevention, treatment, and supportive services.
• Provide onsite clinic support as needed for patient management and intake.
• Participate in quality improvement and staff training to strengthen services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Baccalaureate degree + 2 years public health supervisory experience

Associate degree + 4 years public health supervisory experience

High school diploma + 6 years public health supervisory experience

Job description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Division/Program Summary:

The Sexual Health Clinics in the Bureau of Public Health Clinics provide direct clinical services to people seeking sexual health care as well as providing services to known sex partners; monitors disease trends; provide education and training to providers and community groups, conducts research and develop policies to improve sexual health and wellness. BPHC operates 8 Sexual Health Clinics (SHC) throughout New York City, and the Line Area Manager is key in ensuring that services are provided in an uninterrupted manner.

Position Summary:

The Supervising Public Health Adviser will work in one of the bureau's Sexual Health Clinics under the supervision of the Clinic Manager.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Review daily and weekly line lists of public health clinic to identify individuals requiring follow-up services, including treatment for STIs, and appropriate referrals.
2. Support with the supervision and coordination of disease intervention activities carried out by Public Health Advisors to ensure effective and timely responses.
3. Serve as the acting Clinic Manager in their absence, by ensuring that required daily reports are submitted within the established timeframes, ensuring seamless clinic operations and compliance with cycle time standards, and foster effective communication and collaboration with staff and management to address employee and client needs while supporting program objectives among other duties.
4. Conduct or coordinate partner services interviews with patients diagnosed with reportable sexually transmitted infections, following established public health guidelines and confidentiality requirements.
5. Assist with the assignment and distribution of patients among Public Health Advisors (PHAs) across multiple public health clinics to promote equitable workload distribution and timely case management.
6. Provide technical assistance and support to clinic staff regarding disease intervention protocols, patient follow-up, and documentation requirements.
7. Maintain accurate and complete documentation in appropriate public health information systems while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local confidentiality regulations.
8. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, within and outside the agency to improve access to prevention, treatment, and supportive services.
9. As operational needs require, provide onsite support at public health clinics to assist with patient management, intake/registration, counseling, partner services, waiting room presentations and other clinical support functions.
10. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and training sessions to strengthen program effectiveness and service delivery.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Why you should work for us:

Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in a public health program, performing duties involving case finding, case management, interviewing, investigating and other related public health work, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education, or in health, social or biological sciences; and four years of experience as described in "1" above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and six years of experience as described in "1" above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full-time experience. Twelve credits in the health, social or biological sciences may be substituted for an additional six months of experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a minimum of two years of experience, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, as described in "1" above.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.