DDP Recruitment

Position Description: The Virginia Department of Health is currently recruiting for a Health Counselor/Disease Intervention Specialist. The primary responsibility in this role is to independently and effectively perform disease intervention activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, notifying persons diagnosed with or at risk for STI/HIV/hepatitis or other communicable diseases; providing partner services to diagnosed individuals and their partners, assisting with linkage to care; and providing risk reduction education to clients at high risk of infection. The incumbent will be expected to provide HIV/STI education and counseling in a culturally competent manner in various clinical and community-based settings to a wide range of audiences. Duties include but are not limited to:

• • interviewing patients and partners regarding STI/HIV information;
  • analyzing and investigating cases of communicable diseases;
  • providing education and risk reduction counseling;
  • performing phlebotomy in community and clinical settings;
  • documenting all investigative activities on appropriate forms and medical records;
  • providing educational presentations to a wide range of audiences.

Primary worksite will be in the Western region (based in Lynchburg, VA) but the individual may provide coverage on a routine basis for the entire assigned region. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Individual must be able/willing to travel for required training. Employer will cover travel costs.

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge of public health practices and/or STDs and HIV. Strong written and oral communication skills. Experience conducting investigations and/or research. Ability to work in various settings including clinic and field. Strong computer skills in various computer programs and databases. Experience working independently and cooperatively with clients, healthcare providers and other human services organizations. Must be able to successfully complete required training programs offered by VDH and the CDC. Valid Virginia driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience as an STD Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS). Completion of CDC’s Passport to Partner Services or Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Disease Intervention (ISTDI) training. Degree in Public Health, Health Education, or related field. Experience performing phlebotomy. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

This is a contract position and has no benefits such as paid leave, health insurance, retirement, etc.  Pay rate is $25.00/hour

Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Maeghan Hall at maeghan.hall@vdh.virginia.gov.

Position Description:  The Data Management Technician assists with statewide sexually transmitted infections (STI) surveillance efforts within the Virginia Department of Health’s STD Prevention and Surveillance (SPS) program.  Responsibilities include:

• • Routinely using a basic knowledge of STIs and related terminology in the review, research, and interpretation of patient data reported on STI laboratory and morbidity reports
  • Entering data into relevant disease surveillance data systems
  • Maintaining records in an orderly file system
  • Storing data in accordance with established protocols for records retention purposes
  • Processing and distributing incoming and outgoing mail
  • Providing assistance with other duties related to STI surveillance and data entry, management, and quality assurance activities.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• • Strong computer skills in various computer programs and databases (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Google)
  • Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills
  • Demonstrated ability to review documents with attention to fine detail
  • Independent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to maintain complete confidentiality while working with Protected Health information (PHI)
  • High school degree or equivalent training and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Basic knowledge of the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of STIs and methods of public health surveillance and disease outbreak investigations
  • Experience with data collection, entry, and management

Location:  This position is based at the VDH Central Office in Richmond, VA and may be required to report to work at the Central Office up to five days per week.

Pay rate: $20 per hour

Time Commitment: 40 hours per week

Position Type: This is a contract position hired and employed directly by 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.  The selected candidate will not be considered a state employee and will not receive state benefits.  Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation.

How to Apply: Submit resume to Isabel Atkinson at with subject line: “Data Management Application”. Position is open until filled.