Disease Intervention Specialist I/II

Disease Intervention Specialist I/II

Salary

$52,665.60 - $64,001.60 Annually

Location

117 South Main Street, Dayton, OH

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

PH09261

Department

Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Internal Only

No

• Description
• Benefits

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Disease Intervention Supervisor, the Disease Intervention Specialist I is responsible for investigating reports of sexually transmitted diseases; conducting counseling/interview sessions, gathering elicit partner contact information, collecting specimens, and providing testing.

Summary of Job Duties

• Conducts interviews and counseling for communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus (AIDS), providing educational, behavioral, and risk reduction messaging to targeted population(s). Interviewing sessions consisting of contact elicitation for active disease intervention or partner notification per PHDMC policy.
• Coordinates disease intervention activities and advises local health departments and health care agencies, when appropriate, to assure optimum disease intervention. Assists with collecting and compiling of data, the planning and developing of community health-related programs; and referring and locating services for clients.
• Assists with community engagement through outreach and recruitment efforts, fostering public relationships and partnering with community groups to network and promote healthy outcomes.
• Assists with training new or less experienced staff members in quality disease intervention activities in accordance with the Quality Assurance Guidelines for Disease Intervention Specialists and program policy.
• Demonstrates both individual and program accountability by establishing and maintaining accurate, legible, appropriate, and thorough documentation of all disease intervention and related activities.
• Obtains, human biological specimens when needed/required. Performs venipuncture to collect serological specimens (if venipuncture certified) for disease testing in accordance with program guidelines and supervisory direction. Appropriately labels specimens for identification purposes and transports specimens to appropriate testing facility.
• Acquires knowledge of, reviews, and complies with rules, regulations, policies, and current findings relating to disease and Ohio Department of Health's STD/HIV Prevention Unit.
• Is an active participant in professional growth through attendance at meetings, trainings, workshops, self-instructional courses, and webinars regarding disease intervention activities.
• May participate on interview panels and in applicant selection process.
• Supports PHDMC goals, mission, vision, values, and objectives through daily tasks and special projects.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Health and Human Services, Social Work, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or another related social services field?

• Five years' experience working with culturally and economically diverse populations, including all genders and ethnicities; gay/bisexual/transgender populations, and people living with chronic disease, substance users and persons with mental health diagnosis

• Familiarity with public health program implementation and evaluations

• Ability to gain certification of venipuncture training by the American Red Cross or other qualified training facility within 12 months of hire, HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral (CTR) within (6) months of hire and PASSPORT to Partner Services training within three (3) months of hire

• Understands and acknowledges that Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County uses evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices based on scientific research including health promotion theory and practice, environmental health measures, and communicable disease control measures including vaccination, isolation, and quarantine practices, and medicine for treatment and prevention of disease, among others

• Understands and acknowledges the use of tobacco or nicotine products in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction for anyone hired after January 1, 2014, is prohibited

• Required to play an active role during a public health emergency, crisis, outbreak, incident, or event in which the Health Commissioner deems additional personnel resources are warranted. This may include changes in responsibilities and working locations/hours

• Completion of Incident Command System 100 and National Incident Management System 700 courses within 90 days of hire.

• Valid State of Ohio driver's license and insurance on any personal vehicle that will be used for work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education/training in social work, health promotion/education, public health, health sciences or related field.

• Motivational Interviewing and strengths-based case management

• One (1) year experience demonstrating the knowledge and background of HIV/STDs

• One (1) year experience interviewing and conducting case note documentation

Supplemental Information

PHDMC provides a quality, affordable.and competitive benefits package to employees, including the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, and Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Membership with Ohio Public Employees Retirement Systems (OPERS)
• Eligibility to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Program

Grant Funded: Yes

Grade: B24 / Non-Exempt

Closing Date to Apply: October 5, 2026, or until the position is filled

Position is subject to a criminal background check

Applicants who declare use of nicotine/tobacco in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction on the PHDMC Application for Employment or addendum thereto, shall not be considered for employment.

Applicants who do not support and promote Public Health evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices shall not be considered for employment.

PUBLIC HEALTH - DAYTON & MONTGOMERY COUNTY (PHDMC) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC TESTING, OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BIAS EXCEPT WHEN SUCH A FACTOR CONSTITUTES A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION ("BFOQ").

All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.

Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.

Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.

Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active

pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.

Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.

Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: www.mcbenefits.org.

Employer Montgomery County

Address 451 West Third Street, 9th Floor

Dayton, Ohio, 45422

Website http://www.mcohio.org