Become a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS).
Want to make a good living while doing good for your community? Got a passion for public health and outreach? We’ve got the role for you. And no public health background is required!
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Work on the front lines of public health.
Gain valuable community outreach and interpersonal skills.
Promote sexual wellness in Philadelphia.
Collaborate with other public health professionals across disciplines.
“We impact such a large number of people with the work we do … it’s one of the most vital roles in public health that I can think of.”
Benefits
Starting salary is $50,000 with incremental increases scheduled for fully successful performance.
This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation, personal time, and a retirement plan.
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Disease Intervention Specialists work within the STD control program — and alongside other Health Department Programs, to help track and fight outbreaks of sexually transmitted diseases. Duties are primarily performed in the field, often in high-risk areas of Philly. You’ll conduct interviews, collect survey and community assessment data, perform contact tracing, connect patients to care and support services, and do many forms of community outreach. DIS are also involved in outbreak investigation and emergency response.
Ideal candidates will be curious by nature with a drive to investigate, be comfortable working with and around others, be community-driven and hands-on, and be willing to handle sensitive, personal health data.
The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional night and weekend hours, depending on need.