HIV/STI Field Intervention Specialist

Delco Pa; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware County Health Department seeks a Disease Intervention Specialist (HIV/STI) to conduct surveillance, investigations, and partner services across Delaware County. The role requires travel in Chester, PA, using a personal or county vehicle, and entails linking clients to testing, treatment, and support services in line with PA DOH and CDC guidelines.

The DIS will perform confidential interviews, risk assessments, and follow-up on HIV and STI cases, with emphasis on timely referrals to care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, biology, social work, nursing, psychology, or a closely related field.
• Experience in communicable disease investigation, public health, case management, counseling, or community outreach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance, case investigations, partner services, and follow-up for reportable HIV and STI cases using PA-NEDSS and other approved reporting systems.
• Coordinate and manage assigned investigations to ensure timely disease intervention activities.
• Conduct confidential client interviews, risk assessments, contact tracing, and partner notification services while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide HIV post-test counseling and partner services per CDC guidelines.
• Link clients to medical care, PrEP/PEP, behavioral health, and other community resources.
• Collect specimens and ensure proper documentation in PA-NEDSS and other systems.

Skills

Interviewing

Counseling

Public health knowledge

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, biology, social work, nursing, psychology, or related field

Job description

Delaware County Health Department seeks a Disease Intervention Specialist (HIV/STI) to conduct surveillance, investigations, and partner services across Delaware County. The role requires travel in Chester, PA, using a personal or county vehicle, and entails linking clients to testing, treatment, and support services in line with PA DOH and CDC guidelines.

The DIS will perform confidential interviews, risk assessments, and follow-up on HIV and STI cases, with emphasis on timely referrals to care