Disease Intervention Specialist 1-3

State of Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Disease Intervention Specialist to lead partner interviews, identify and refer at-risk individuals, and manage cases to prevent HIV/STDs. You will collaborate with clinicians, educators, and leadership to implement prevention strategies and ensure timely reporting.

The role emphasizes community outreach, education, and adherence to public health guidelines, with opportunities for progression within the Disease Intervention Specialist series.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct partner services interviews with individuals diagnosed or suspected of HIV/STDs to identify exposed partners and collect case information.
• Identify, locate, and refer partners, contacts, and at-risk individuals for medical evaluation, testing, treatment, and follow-up services.
• Perform case management assessments to determine transmission risk and initiate interventions.
• Maintain confidential medical and case records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to promote treatment protocols and timely disease reporting.
• Educate patients and the community on prevention strategies and risk reduction.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders, supporting reviews and continuity of care.
• Attend seminars and trainings to maintain knowledge and support program operations.
• Perform additional related duties to support public health initiatives.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Demonstrating Accountability

Thinking Critically

Acting Decisively

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Initiative

Focusing on Customers

Learning Actively

Thinking Strategically

Working Safely

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

• 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 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

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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.