Disease Intervention Specialist

Job Description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Division/Program Summary:
The Sexual Health Clinics in the Bureau of Public Health Clinics provide direct clinical services to people seeking sexual health care as well as providing services to known sex partners; monitors disease trends; provide education and training to providers and community groups, conducts research and develop policies to improve sexual health and wellness. BPHC operates 8 Sexual Health Clinics (SHC) throughout New York City, and the Line Area Manager is key in ensuring that services are provided in an uninterrupted manner.

Position Summary:
The Supervising Public Health Adviser will work in one of the Bureau's Sexual Health Clinics under the supervision of the Clinic Manager.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Review daily and weekly line lists of public health clinic to identify individuals requiring follow-up services, including treatment for STIs, and appropriate referrals.
2. Support with the supervision and coordination of disease intervention activities carried out by Public Health Advisors to ensure effective and timely responses.
3. Serve as the acting Clinic Manager in their absence, by ensuring that required daily reports are submitted within the established timeframes, ensuring seamless clinic operations and compliance with cycle time standards, and foster effective communication and collaboration with staff and management to address employee and client needs while supporting program objectives among other duties.
4. Conduct or coordinate partner services interviews with patients diagnosed with reportable sexually transmitted infections, following established public health guidelines and confidentiality requirements.
5. Assist with the assignment and distribution of patients among Public Health Advisors (PHAs) across multiple public health clinics to promote equitable workload distribution and timely case management.
6. Provide technical assistance and support to clinic staff regarding disease intervention protocols, patient follow-up, and documentation requirements.
7. Maintain accurate and complete documentation in appropriate public health information systems while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local confidentiality regulations.
8. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, within and outside the agency to improve access to prevention, treatment, and supportive services.
9. As operational needs require, provide onsite support at public health clinics to assist with patient management, intake/registration, counseling, partner services, waiting room presentations and other clinical support functions.
10. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and training sessions to strengthen program effectiveness and service delivery.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Why you should work for us:

- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of al