Disease Intervention Specialist

City of New York • New York, NY

2d • $63,065 - $78,327

About The Position

The Supervising Public Health Adviser, under the direction of the Coordinator for Disease Intervention Activities for the Bureau of Public Health Clinics, assists in providing advanced public health support to promote the prevention, intervention, and control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other communicable diseases. The role reviews patient information, coordinates disease intervention activities, facilitates linkage to care, and supports high-quality clinical and partner services. It works collaboratively with public health clinic staff, Disease Intervention Specialists, Public Health Advisors, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations to ensure timely and appropriate patient follow-up.

Only permanent employees in the title who are reachable on the Supervising Public Health Adviser civil service list are eligible to apply. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics provides direct clinic services, monitors disease trends, provides education and training, conducts research, and develops policies and programs to deliver high-quality clinical care.

Requirements

• Eligibility is limited to permanent employees in the title who are reachable on the Supervising Public Health Adviser civil service list.
• One qualifying pathway is a bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in a public health program involving case finding, case management, interviewing, investigating, or other related public health work; one year must be supervisory.
• An alternative pathway is an associate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in health education or health, social, or biological sciences, and four years of the described experience; one year must be supervisory.
• An alternative pathway is a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and six years of the described experience; one year must be supervisory.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the listed pathways may qualify. Undergraduate college credit may substitute for experience at 30 semester credits per year of full-time experience. Twelve credits in health, social, or biological sciences may substitute for an additional six months of experience.
• All candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of the described experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily and weekly public health clinic line lists to identify individuals requiring follow-up services, including STI treatment and appropriate referrals.
• Support supervision and coordination of disease intervention activities carried out by Public Health Advisors.
• Conduct and coordinate partner services interviews with patients diagnosed with reportable sexually transmitted infections, following public health guidelines and confidentiality requirements.
• Assist with assigning and distributing patients among Public Health Advisors across multiple health clinics to promote equitable workloads and timely case management.
• Assist and support clinic staff regarding disease intervention protocols, patient follow-up, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in public health information systems in compliance with federal, state, and local confidentiality regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within and outside the agency to improve access to prevention, treatment, and supportive services.
• Support and participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and training sessions to strengthen program effectiveness and service delivery.
• Help ensure staff complete required training and refresher training so client information and services are accurate and up to date.
• Seek out and participate in relevant presentations and training opportunities to strengthen and advance the Bureau’s mission.
• Perform other related duties.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting states this saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager