Disease Intervention Specialist 1 Position Available In DeKalb, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Disease Intervention Specialist 1 position, located in various cities in Tennessee, offers a pay rate of $30/hr on W2 for a 37.5-hour work week. Responsibilities include conducting screenings, education and outreach on communicable diseases, forming community partnerships, client linking and support, documentation, and team participation. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree or related experience in substance use, social work, or counseling.
Job Description
Job Description:
Job Title:
Disease Intervention Specialist 1 Please make an application promptly if you are a good match forthis role due to high levels of interest.
Location:
Lebanon, TN 37087 / Memphis, TN 38104 / Altamont, TN37301 / Newport, TN 37821 / Church Hill, TN 37642
Pay Rate:
$30/hr on W2
Shift Time:
1st Shift 8AM – 5PM Mon to
Fri Guaranteed Hours:
37.5hrs/
Week Contract Length:
2
Years Position Highlights:
Facilitate Screening and Assessments:
Conduct SUD screenings usingvalidated tools, receive referrals, and perform evidence-basedmental health and substance use disorder assessments. Providecrisis intervention and solution-focused counseling both in and outof health department settings.
Education and Outreach:
Deliver education aimed at preventing drugoverdose deaths and the spread of communicable diseases, such asHepatitis C and HIV. Engage in outreach at non-traditionalorganizations to identify clients in need of services. Distributenaloxone to clients.
Community Partnerships:
Build and maintain partnerships withcommunity resources, including Syringe Service Providers (SSPs),Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS), mental healthagencies, and treatment providers. Foster linkages with otheragencies in the assigned county/counties.
Client Linking and Support:
Connect clients to a range of servicesincluding community mental health, substance use treatment, harmreduction, primary health services, and recovery support services.
Disperse overdose education materials to clients and thepublic.
Documentation and Record-Keeping:
Complete detailed progress notes,track referrals, and enter information accurately into recordsystems. Maintain records to comply with contract, state, grant,and agency requirements.
Team Participation:
Attend team meetings, case conferences, andrelevant training sessions to support continuous improvementinitiatives and enhance service delivery.
Additional Duties:
Perform other related tasks as required to meetthe needs of the community and uphold agency standards.
Travel:
Travel is required (with mileage reimbursement).
Education and Experience:
At least age eighteen (18) or older At minimum, hold a high school diploma, General Equivalency Degree(GED) or equivalent.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college oruniversity preferred; or equivalent extensive experience related tosubstance use, at-risk populations, social work, or psychologicalcounseling (including mental health, correctional, or harmreduction). One year of professional experience is required, but additionalqualifying graduate coursework may substitute for experience on ayear-for-year basis, up to one year.
Preferred Certifications:
Begin the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certificationprocess (preference to those who have already obtained the PeerRecovery Specialist certification).
