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Disease Intervention Specialist 1-3


The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

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This position may be filled in the following parishes: Jefferson Parish 

Make a meaningful difference on the front lines of public health! As a Disease Intervention Specialist 1 with the Louisiana Office of Public Health Regional STD/HIV Program, you’ll lead impactful disease investigations and case management while advancing HIV prevention efforts in your community. In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate with program leadership and serve as a trusted voice in community education and outreach—helping protect health, reduce transmission, and support those who need it most.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. 

Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.

Requirements

Three years of experience in disease investigation and prevention activities; OR

Three years of experience in investigatory work, social services, nursing, or as a medical laboratory technician or assistant; OR

A bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
This position requires routine statewide duties, including fieldwork, inspections, investigations, or direct services that extend beyond the employee’s domicile parish. These statewide responsibilities are an inherent and ongoing part of the job and may require frequent travel.

  • Carry-out and coordinate investigative and case management activities and screenings in various community settings and is identified as a lead/liaison to establish or maintain collaborative relationships with improved communication and partnerships that affect disease outcomes in clients and populations.
  • Provide internal and external STD and HIV presentations or trainings to increase awareness of disease, trends, and program services.
  • Perform quality, demonstrated field and case management activities in various settings to include: pre-field searches through available resources, systems and files; phone calls to medical providers; field investigations and pouch management; disease intervention interviews; partner/cluster elicitation, notification and referrals; case analysis and management; risk assurance that persons with positive lab finding for HIV, and their exposed partners or other at risk individuals, are referred for services such as treatment and case management.
  • Utilize available data system(s) and maintain data security and confidentiality in accordance with state and programmatic laws, policies, and procedures.
  • Strive to meet or achieve programmatic timelines and documentation on disease related electronic records. 
  • Establish or maintain collaborative relationships with community groups; and assist with targeted outreach screenings to identify populations impacted by, or at risk of HIV/AIDS.
  • Use proper laboratory procedures to obtain blood and oral specimens-with approved training, observed practice and certification.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbal with all supervisors, senior level management staff, co-workers, and medical personnel.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Region 1-BRCO / Jefferson Parish

Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3262108001

Position Number(s): 97232

Career Progression:  This position may be filled as a Disease Intervention Specialist 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler

Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 
Date Posted
03/02/2026
Job Reference
OPH/SP/217946
Organization
LDH-Office of Public Health
Location
New Orleans, LA
Category
Disease Prevention
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