State of Tennessee
DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST 1 - 10142025-71961
State of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST 1 - 10142025-71961
Location : Brownsville, TN
Department : Health
Opening Date/Time : 10/14/2025 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time : 10/20/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary
(Monthly): $5,100.00 - $6,373.00 Salary
(Annually): $61,200.00 - $76,476.00
Job Type : Full-Time
Location of (1) Position to be Filled : Department of Health, Local Health Division, Haywood County
This position
requires a criminal background check. 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 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 DIS 1 differs from the DIS 2 in that an incumbent of the latter may function in a supervisory capacity.
Responsibilities
Handles STI/HIV prevention and treatment activities, and STD surveillance, including on a multi-county level. Provides client-centered STI/HIV education and prevention counseling to persons diagnosed with STI/HIV.
Conducts interviews with persons diagnosed with STD/HIV to provide contact tracing and testing and treatment services to persons exposed to STI/HIV. Provides referrals to care as a result of the case investigation, including but not limited to STI treatment, OB/GYN follow up, counseling and therapy services as indicated, and domestic violence reduction assistance.
Analyzes STI infection trends in patients and case investigations to inform the direction and outcome of the patient care and investigation completeness and effectiveness.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with persons with STI/HIV and their sexual contacts, community-based organizations, local medical providers, and community leadership and stakeholders.
Advises providers regarding referrals to appropriate counseling and testing services (CTS) and partner services for persons infected with or exposed to STI/HIV.
Competencies (KSA\'s)
Nimble Learning
Manages Complexity
Plans and Aligns
Being Resilient
Manages Conflict
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
Information Technology
Public Safety and Security
Biology
Skills
Active Listening and Learning
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Time Management
Social Perceptiveness
Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Tools & Equipment
Computer
Telephone
Printer
Copier
Other Office Equipment as Needed
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver’s license
For the past five years, the candidate’s driver record must not have record of the following violations: DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Government Administration
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Department : Health
Opening Date/Time : 10/14/2025 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time : 10/20/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary
(Monthly): $5,100.00 - $6,373.00 Salary
(Annually): $61,200.00 - $76,476.00
Job Type : Full-Time
Location of (1) Position to be Filled : Department of Health, Local Health Division, Haywood County
This position
requires a criminal background check. 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 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 DIS 1 differs from the DIS 2 in that an incumbent of the latter may function in a supervisory capacity.
Responsibilities
Handles STI/HIV prevention and treatment activities, and STD surveillance, including on a multi-county level. Provides client-centered STI/HIV education and prevention counseling to persons diagnosed with STI/HIV.
Conducts interviews with persons diagnosed with STD/HIV to provide contact tracing and testing and treatment services to persons exposed to STI/HIV. Provides referrals to care as a result of the case investigation, including but not limited to STI treatment, OB/GYN follow up, counseling and therapy services as indicated, and domestic violence reduction assistance.
Analyzes STI infection trends in patients and case investigations to inform the direction and outcome of the patient care and investigation completeness and effectiveness.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with persons with STI/HIV and their sexual contacts, community-based organizations, local medical providers, and community leadership and stakeholders.
Advises providers regarding referrals to appropriate counseling and testing services (CTS) and partner services for persons infected with or exposed to STI/HIV.
Competencies (KSA\'s)
Nimble Learning
Manages Complexity
Plans and Aligns
Being Resilient
Manages Conflict
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
Information Technology
Public Safety and Security
Biology
Skills
Active Listening and Learning
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Time Management
Social Perceptiveness
Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Tools & Equipment
Computer
Telephone
Printer
Copier
Other Office Equipment as Needed
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver’s license
For the past five years, the candidate’s driver record must not have record of the following violations: DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Government Administration
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