Reference #: 4526404 THE POSITION Are you ready to become a leader in the field of disease intervention? The Pennsylvania Department of Health is seeking an expert in communicable diseases to join our team as a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Supervisor. By providing oversight of field staff, the DIS Supervisor will ensure that federal and state program objectives are achieved. Apply today to help us provide high-quality disease intervention services for your fellow Pennsylvanians!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will supervise DIS field staff who are assigned to the Northwest and Northcentral regions of Pennsylvania. Your duties will include assigning, monitoring, and evaluating field work, as well as conducting training, discipline, and performance management.

Collaborating with Central Office staff, you will provide technical assistance on field issues related to data collection and reporting. You will work to improve STD and HIV testing, treatment, and reporting by serving as a liaison with private and contracted providers. You will also coordinate field follow-up for individuals with infectious diseases (including COVID-19, STD, HIV, and TB) to ensure timely response. Additional duties will include conducting field interviews and providing referrals for care and treatment.

This position may be given an assignment to support the public health emergency response mission of the Department of Health. Emergency assignments could at times be received with little or no advance notice, and may continue for any period of time - ranging from a few hours to several weeks, depending on the nature of the circumstance. The emergency assignments may at times be performed under adverse conditions and may require travel to a site other than your assigned headquarters for a period of time.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your headquarters location will be a State Health Center within the Northwest/Northcentral area. The location will be chosen based on proximity to your home and availability of space. This position requires extensive travel to the 25 counties located in the Northwest and Northcentral Department of Health Districts. Travel will also be required to various parts of the state to attend mandatory field and staff meetings. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to your assigned headquarters office. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Disease Intervention Specialist (commonwealth title);or Two years of professional experience performing outreach, investigation, or case management work in a social services, human services, public health, or health services program; and a bachelor's degree in health sciences, behavioral sciences, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements: You must possess an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.