DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR - DSOP - Public Health

Summary Supervise STD/HIV Disease Intervention staff. Monitor program activities and compilation of data for assessment and reports. Manage and direct daily staff assignments, plan community activities to reduce disease incidence and review case write-ups. Train and monitor staff to ensure competent team of Disease Intervention Specialists and Community Service aids to perform program activities. Trains, monitors, and evaluates program staff Oversees case analysis and documentation Oversees daily clinic and field activities and coverage Oversees testing and counseling and street outreach activities Oversees STD/HIV educational activities and health fairs Ensures compliance with County policies and procedures including time and attendance Oversees community collaboration and informational workshops for CBO's Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required Bachelor's degree with three (3) years experience as a Disease Intervention Specialist or STD/HIV Caseworker or Master's degree with one (1) year experience as a Disease Intervention Specialist or STD/HIV Caseworker required. Public Health Nursing, Sociology, Humanities, Psychology, Science, or related degrees preferred. Completion of Sexually Transmitted Disease Intervention and Interviewing course (ISTDI). HIV counseling and certification and general STD/HIV training classes. Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License. Summary Supervise STD/HIV Disease Intervention staff. Monitor program activities and compilation of data for assessment and reports. Manage and direct daily staff assignments, plan community activities to reduce disease incidence and review case write-ups. Train and monitor staff to ensure competent team of Disease Intervention Specialists and Community Service aids to perform program activities. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Trains, monitors, and evaluates program staff Oversees case analysis and documentation Oversees daily clinic and field activities and coverage Oversees testing and counseling and street outreach activities Oversees STD/HIV educational activities and health fairs Ensures compliance with County policies and procedures including time and attendance Oversees community collaboration and informational workshops for CBO's Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree with three (3) years experience as a Disease Intervention Specialist or STD/HIV Caseworker or Master's degree with one (1) year experience as a Disease Intervention Specialist or STD/HIV Caseworker required. Public Health Nursing, Sociology, Humanities, Psychology, Science, or related degrees preferred. Completion of Sexually Transmitted Disease Intervention and Interviewing course (ISTDI). HIV counseling and certification and general STD/HIV training classes. Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License. Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, push and pull. Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more. Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tarrant County College