DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

What Milwaukee can offer YOU…

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

Under the direction of the Communicable and Infectious Disease Program Manager, the Disease Intervention Specialist utilizes scientific public health principles, inter-agency collaborations and health education programs to effectively reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and to promote the health of persons affected by such diseases.

• Independently perform detection, intervention, reporting, surveillance, notification, and referral activities related to persons in southeastern Wisconsin with STI/HIV infections and their contacts at risk for STI/HIV transmission.
• Contact all identified and locatable clients who have been exposed to HIV and STIs and provide contact interviewing, prevention information, risk reduction counseling, referral to medical care and other services, and follow-up procedures in accord with established state and national standards.
• Initiate, maintain, and complete STI/HIV infection investigative report forms and other data collection and reporting materials.
• Conduct clinical testing procedures related to STIs, HIV, and hepatitis, adhering to laboratory quality assurance standards.
• Apply a trauma-informed approach in providing sexual health education and services all persons including transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming and diverse populations.
• Provide non-English speaking clients with access to culturally and linguistically appropriate STI and HIV partner counseling and referral services using bilingual or translation services.
• Follow established procedures to ensure strict confidentiality of client information in accord with Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code and policies and procedures established by the Wisconsin STI and AIDS/HIV Programs.
• Provide education, consultation, technical assistance, and training of public and private health agencies and community groups.
• Assist local health providers with STI/HIV/AIDS case detection, case intervention techniques, policies and procedures, quality assurance standards, and data collection tools, including co-facilitating annual training for new STI/HIV partner counseling and referral service workers and presenting at regional meetings, as requested by the Wisconsin Division of Public Health.
• Independently advise local health providers and laboratories on the development and implementation of STI and HIV-related testing, counseling, and diagnostic and treatment services.
• Provide educational presentations and workshops on a range of topics related to STI/HIV to multi-disciplinary community groups.
• Represent the Milwaukee Health Department by participating in local and statewide task forces and committees, advisory groups, and professional organizations focused on STI/HIV care and prevention services.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating educational materials, information resources, curriculums, and health education programs that focus on STI/HIV prevention and individual risk reduction, including reviewing and providing input into statewide educational resources. 

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday; however, on rotating Mondays and Thursdays, the schedule is 10:45 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; weekend and evening hours are possible.
2. Travel outside the City of Milwaukee, occasionally overnight, may be required.
3. The incumbent may be required to carry a mobile device during business hours.
4. Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs.

1. Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Valid driver's license and possession of a properly insured vehicle for use on the job is required at time of appointment and throughout employment.  Mileage reimbursement is provided.  
3. Successful completion of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention course “Passport to Partner Services” required within six months of appointment. NOTE: Course content may be viewed at: https://www.cdc.gov/std/training/passport-partner-services.htm

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered. For example, an Associate’s Degree in a health-related field of study and at least two years of professional experience related to the essential functions described above such as providing counseling and referral services for at-risk persons may be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. Your transcript must be legible and include your college/university name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date completed.

• Ability to speak Spanish conversationally.

• Knowledge of public and community health principles and practices.
• Knowledge of STI/HIV prevention principles and strategies directed at high risk populations, STI/HIV case management principles and procedures, and epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory services related to HIV and STIs.
• Knowledge of community organizations and agencies related to HIV/AIDS and STIs.
• Knowledge of mathematics and the ability to make accurate calculations in order to maintain accurate program statistics.
• Ability to read and interpret work-related documents, including procedures manuals, governmental publications, and periodicals.
• Written communication skills, including the ability to write reports.
• Oral communication, presentation and training skills.
• Interpersonal skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships with a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary staff, community partners, and the public.
• Ability to establish rapport and provide services sensitively and collaboratively with clients from a wide range of alternative and diverse lifestyles and backgrounds.
• Customer service and communication skills, especially the ability to listen attentively, be assertive, and be persuasive.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically and tactfully with clients who are emotional or agitated.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize work to achieve objectives within deadlines.
• Problem-solving, and decision-making skills, as well as sound judgment.
• Ability to use standard software programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, email, and the Internet.
• Ability to provide consultation, technical assistance, and training to diverse communities, agencies, and individuals.
• Ability to assess issues related to substance abuse and mental health for the purpose of determining appropriate referrals.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Skill in obtaining blood and oral mucosal specimens from clients and conducting desktop laboratory procedures to accurately interpret HIV rapid results.
• Dedication to the promotion of health and prevention of disease and a commitment to stay abreast of current practices for reducing the spread of STIs and HIV in the community.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2AN) for City of Milwaukee residents is $42,539-$49,193 annually, and the non-resident salary range is $41,495-$47,986.  Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit: http://city.milwaukee.gov/der/Benefits-2018#.WgYyqE2ovAA.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations and the Milwaukee Health Department reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. 

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after Monday, May 7, 2018. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice.  However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Applications can be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.