Disease Intervention Specialist 1-3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Disease Intervention Specialist to lead partner services interviews, identify and refer at‑risk individuals, and perform case management to prevent HIV/STDs in the community. You will collaborate with healthcare providers, educate the public, and contribute to surveillance and prevention efforts.

The role involves working in public health at LDH, with opportunities to advance within the Disease Intervention Specialist series and to impact families and

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR
• Three years of experience in investigatory work, social services, nursing, or as a medical laboratory technician or assistant; OR
• A bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Conducts partner services interviews with individuals diagnosed or suspected of HIV/STDs to identify exposed partners and gather critical case information
• Identifies, locates, and refers partners, contacts, and at‑risk individuals for medical evaluation, testing, treatment, and follow‑up services
• Performs case management assessments to determine risk of disease transmission and initiates appropriate interventions to prevent further spread
• Collects, documents, and maintains confidential medical and case records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements and public health guidelines
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to promote recommended treatment protocols, appropriate laboratory testing, and timely disease reporting
• Educates patients and the community on prevention strategies, risk reduction, and behavior modification through outreach and presentations
• Communicates effectively with internal teams, healthcare partners, and stakeholders, while supporting maternal/congenital case reviews and ensuring continuity of care
• Attends seminars, workshops, in‑service trainings, and required meetings to maintain knowledge and support program operations
• Performs additional related duties and provides program assistance as assigned to support public health initiatives

Skills

Accepting Direction

Accountability

Critical Thinking

Decisiveness

Effective Communication

Initiative

Customer Focus

Continuous Learning

Strategic Thinking

Safety Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About This Job

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Make a real impact on public health in your community as a Disease Intervention Specialist with the Regional STD/HIV Program. In this dynamic role, you’ll lead critical disease investigations, manage cases with precision and care, and play a key role in preventing the spread of HIV and other STDs. You’ll collaborate closely with leadership on prevention strategies while taking the lead in community outreach and education—empowering individuals with the knowledge and resources to protect their health. If you’re driven by purpose and want your work to create lasting change, this is your opportunity to be on the front lines of public health.

An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions.
• Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
• Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
• Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long‑term priorities.
• Working Safely: The ability to maintain a safe work environment by following established safety rules, procedures, and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR
• Three years of experience in investigatory work, social services, nursing, or as a medical laboratory technician or assistant; OR
• A bachelor's degree.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Conducts partner services interviews with individuals diagnosed or suspected of HIV/STDs to identify exposed partners and gather critical case information
• Identifies, locates, and refers partners, contacts, and at‑risk individuals for medical evaluation, testing, treatment, and follow‑up services
• Performs case management assessments to determine risk of disease transmission and initiates appropriate interventions to prevent further spread
• Collects, documents, and maintains confidential medical and case records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements and public health guidelines
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to promote recommended treatment protocols, appropriate laboratory testing, and timely disease reporting
• Educates patients and the community on prevention strategies, risk reduction, and behavior modification through outreach and presentations
• Communicates effectively with internal teams, healthcare partners, and stakeholders, while supporting maternal/congenital case reviews and ensuring continuity of care
• Attends seminars, workshops, in‑service trainings, and required meetings to maintain knowledge and support program operations
• Performs additional related duties and provides program assistance as assigned to support public health initiatives

Position‑Specific Details

• Location: Office of Public Health / Region 7-BRCO / Caddo Parish
• Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment
• Cost Center: 3262108007
• Position Number(s): 180548
• Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Disease Intervention Specialist 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Contact Information

Shambrielle Pooler

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others