Health Program Specialist (Disease Intervention Specialist) Salary $32,387.68 - $48,581.78 Annually Location TX 78210, TX Job Type 4A Full-Time Department SA Metro Health District Job Number 2018-00811 Closing 4/19/2018 11:59 PM Central * Description * Benefits * Questions Job Summary Under general direction, is responsible for entry level professional work in one of several public health programs. The work involved is generally investigative, regulatory, educational, and consultative in nature. Exercises no supervision. This position is a "grant funded" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. Essential Job Functions * Interviews persons with communicable diseases to elicit contact and or suspect information. * Contacts physicians, hospitals, and medical laboratories to obtain patient information. * Provides current public health information. * Conducts field investigation on communicable disease contacts and suspects to refer for diagnosis and treatment. * Counsels communicable disease patients concerning risk reduction and behavior modification. * Performs both pretest and post test counseling of patients undergoing serological screening. * Serves as an education and information resource to the public on the control of communicable diseases. * Develops, coordinates, and presents public health educational activities for organizations and groups in the local community, to include the provision of educational materials and teaching aids. * Speaks before schools, PTA's, businesses, and other community groups on public health subjects. * Assumes primary responsibility for data handling, maintenance activities, and data reports for research studies, surveys, and audits. * Assists in serological surveys of high-risk groups and individuals for communicable diseases. * Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Job Requirements * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in Counseling, Health Education, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field. * One (1) year of experience in Counseling, Health Education, or a related field. * This position requires a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License OR valid driver's license from another state with the ability to obtain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Use of your own personal vehicle may at time be required and proof of Liability Insurance will be required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bilingual (English/Spanish). * Phlebotomy experience. * Strong communication skills. * Experience working with STD/HIV. * Outreach experience. * Experience working with medical professionals. * Ability to work with diverse clients with a variety of medical conditions and lifestyles. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. * Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. * Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. * Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 5 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, and walking to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily in an inside environment. Must be willing to comply with all OSHA regulations and current immunization policies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Knowledge of current public health programs, practices, and procedures. * Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques. * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. * Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate staff. * Ability to plan, organize, and implement educational programs. * Ability to develop educational materials * Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the job. The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp NOTE: * Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. * Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA full-time positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. 01 What best describes your highest level of education? * Some High School

• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency * 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university * 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university * Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university * 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university * 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university * Master's Degree from an accredited college or university * PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university * None of the above 02 How many years of experience do you have in Counseling or Health Education? * Less than one year * 1 year * 2 years * 3 years * 4 years * 5 years * 6 years * 7 years * 8 years * 9 years * 10 years * 11 years * 12 years * 13 years * 14 years * 15 years + * I do not have experience. 03 Do you have a valid Driver's License? * Yes * No 04 Are you a current regular full time CoSA employee? * Yes * No 05 I UNDERSTAND the position is Grant Funded. (Positions that are "grant funded" have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and are likewise subject at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.) * Agree * Disagree 06 Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? * Yes * No 07 How many years of Phlebotomy experience do you have? * Less than one year * 1 year * 2 years * 3 years * 4 years * 5 years + * I do not have experience. 08 How many years have you worked with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds? * Less than one year * 1 year * 2 years * 3 years * 4 years
• 5 years + * I have not worked with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. 09 How many years of counseling and risk reduction experience do you have? * Less than one year * 1 year * 2 years * 3 years * 4 years * 5 years + * I do not have experience. 10 How many years of STD/HIV experience do you have? * Less than one year * 1 year * 2 years * 3 years * 4 years * 5 years + * I do not have experience. 11 How many years of outreach experience do you have? * Less than one year
• 1 year * 2 years * 3 years * 4 years * 5 years + * I do not have experience. 12 Describe a disease intervention program you have worked with. What was your role? What was the outcome? 13 Describe your experience working with a diverse population. What was your role? What was the outcome? Required Question Agency City of San Antonio Address Human Resources Department San Antonio, Texas, 78205 Phone 210-207-8705 Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx