What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISEASE PREVENTION SPECIALIST position at Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County?
Grade/Salary Range: B23 ($23.22 - $28.23/hourly) - Non-exempt
Under the direction of the Disease Prevention Program Supervisor, the Disease Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing client-centered HIV/HCV testing counseling, linkage to care and facilitates, and educational interventions among youth populations.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Implementation of community-based health promotion classes, including topics on sexual health in a variety of settings.
Assisting with community engagement in region 9 (Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, and Preble counties) through outreach, recruitment efforts and planning activities, that will build capacity and foster public relationships.
Facilitation of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) education and activities.
Conducting HIV pre-test and post-test counseling and interventions for clients and their sexual partners who may be at increased risk for HIV infections, including providing educational, behavioral, and risk reduction information.
Performing finger sticks for rapid HIV, Hepatitis C, and syphilis testing.
Assisting with planning and development of community health-related programs including curriculum, program material, educational pamphlets, and related literature; Partnering with community groups to network and promote healthy outcomes.
Assisting with data collection and providing input to the assessment of the validity of the program, complying with program requirements, including periodic reporting.
Providing referrals as needed for medical, social services and psychological follow-up.
Addressing public requests for HIV/AIDS information through group presentations, TV, radio, and printed materials.
Developing needs assessment by maintaining relationships with external agencies to identify HIV/AIDS education programs, sharing resources, and locating services for clients.
Interacting with staff on HIV/AIDS related programs with emphasis on reducing the spread of HIV in Montgomery County and the surrounding communities in region 9 (Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, and Preble counties).
Performing clerical duties which include data entry for Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and completing reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Community Health, Communications, Biological Science, Public Health, Social Science, or another related social services field
One (1) - two (2) years in community health/social services community outreach, experience in education activities in health or closely related field
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
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 six (6) 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:
Phlebotomy
Motivational Interviewing skills
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, partially grant funded
Closing Date to Apply: April 11, 2025, or until 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”).
- Salary commensurate with experience
Under the direction of the Disease Prevention Program Supervisor, the Disease Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing client-centered HIV/HCV testing counseling, linkage to care and facilitates, and educational interventions among youth populations.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Implementation of community-based health promotion classes, including topics on sexual health in a variety of settings.
Assisting with community engagement in region 9 (Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, and Preble counties) through outreach, recruitment efforts and planning activities, that will build capacity and foster public relationships.
Facilitation of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) education and activities.
Conducting HIV pre-test and post-test counseling and interventions for clients and their sexual partners who may be at increased risk for HIV infections, including providing educational, behavioral, and risk reduction information.
Performing finger sticks for rapid HIV, Hepatitis C, and syphilis testing.
Assisting with planning and development of community health-related programs including curriculum, program material, educational pamphlets, and related literature; Partnering with community groups to network and promote healthy outcomes.
Assisting with data collection and providing input to the assessment of the validity of the program, complying with program requirements, including periodic reporting.
Providing referrals as needed for medical, social services and psychological follow-up.
Addressing public requests for HIV/AIDS information through group presentations, TV, radio, and printed materials.
Developing needs assessment by maintaining relationships with external agencies to identify HIV/AIDS education programs, sharing resources, and locating services for clients.
Interacting with staff on HIV/AIDS related programs with emphasis on reducing the spread of HIV in Montgomery County and the surrounding communities in region 9 (Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, and Preble counties).
Performing clerical duties which include data entry for Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and completing reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Community Health, Communications, Biological Science, Public Health, Social Science, or another related social services field
One (1) - two (2) years in community health/social services community outreach, experience in education activities in health or closely related field
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
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 six (6) 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:
Phlebotomy
Motivational Interviewing skills
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, partially grant funded
Closing Date to Apply: April 11, 2025, or until 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”).
Salary : $23 - $28