Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date / Time10 / 14 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central TimeClosing Date / Time10 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$5,100.00 - $6,373.00Salary (Annually)$61,200.00 - $76,476.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationBrownsville, TNDepartmentHealth
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LOCAL HEALTH DIVISION, HAYWOOD COUNTY
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work or other related field.
Substitution of Experience for Education : Qualifying full-time professional health program field experience as a disease specialist that has completed "ISTDI" or "Passport to Partner Services" DIS training that involves investigation, prevention or treatment of individuals with communicable diseases may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.
Necessary Special Qualifications : A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
Overview
The Disease Intervention Specialist 1 (DIS 1) is critical to the control of the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV infection in Tennessee. The classification requires the ability to learn, comprehend, and apply current and extensive knowledge of STI / HIV to STI / HIV case investigations, diagnostic and treatment criteria; exceptional communication skills for effective interactions with persons with STI / HIV and their sexual contacts, medical providers, and community organizations; and the ability to learn and conduct disease intervention activities in diverse and adverse situations and environments. The classification must possess analytical skills that with training can be applied to diverse situations, including confidential medical records and reports. The DIS 1 differs from the DIS 2 in that an incumbent of the latter may function in a supervisory capacity.
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Intervention Specialist • Brownsville, Tennessee, United States