Job Abstract

A Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) contributes to AHF by providing case management services to STI and HIV positive individuals and their sex/needle-sharing partners. Ensure that all preliminary HIV-positive persons arrage for a confirmatory HIV test and results disclosure. DIS counsels individuals who suffer from a STI/ HIV regarding the nature and control of their disease and educates these individuals on risk reduction techniques and behaviors. A Disease Intervetion Specialist enhances t... more details

Disease Intervention Specialist

Req No: 2024-19652
Job Locations: US-CA-Los Angeles
Category: Public Health
Type: Regular Full-Time
Max Salary: USD $28.00/Hr.

WHO WE ARE

Who we are

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s core values are to be:

• Patient-Centered

• Value Employees

• Respect for Diversity

• Nimble

• Fight for What’s Right

STILL INTERESTED? Please continue!

We offer a competitive salary including quarterly bonuses, paid vacation, company holidays & 5 personal holidays, sick pay, Student Loan Forgiveness, 401K Matching, Life Insurance, etc.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!

A Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) contributes to AHF by providing case management services to STI and HIV positive individuals and their sex/needle-sharing partners. Ensure that all preliminary HIV-positive persons arrage for a confirmatory HIV test and results disclosure. DIS counsels individuals who suffer from a STI/HIV regarding the nature and control of their disease and educates these individuals on risk reduction techniques and behaviors.

A Disease Intervetion Specialist enhances the reputation of AHF by ensuring that all preliminary HIV-positive persons receive appropriate client-centered health and social service referrals, consistent with standard of care.

You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.

To be successful as a Disease Intervention Specialist it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that you do. At AHF we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.

AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.

The Disease Intervention Specialist will work as a part of a close-knit team to locate cases and contacts of sexually transmitted disease and HIV by interviewing clients to determine contacts, locating and tracing contacts, and convicing them to voluntarily see diagnosis and treatment. DIS also serve as a liaison between the agency and local Public Health Departments to meet all mandated evaluation and reporting requirements.

AHF Commitment

We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment. AHF will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ordinance.

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