Job Description

Posting number: M82-26

Department: Canton City Public Health

Job classification: Disease Intervention Specialist - RN

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Nursing, Health Education

Summary

Starting Salary: $54,455.00 (+$10 - $20/hour in benefits)

Employment at the Canton City Public Health Department comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, and paid holidays and a retirement plan.

Interested in this position? Please submit your application through governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio by clicking the “Apply” button on the posting. Applicants MUST submit a copy of a valid driver's license or other photo ID along with their application and any other pertinent documentation.

This is a closed examination. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a current Canton City Public Health employee who has completed their probationary period by Oct. 15th, 2026.

Examples of duties

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the DIS Supervisor, this position functions as a Disease Intervention Specialist with integrated clinical nursing capabilities to support communicable disease prevention and control. The role is responsible for conducting disease investigation, sample collection, partner services, client interviewing, case management, and public health interventions related to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV, syphilis, and other communicable diseases.

This position utilizes clinical nursing skills to enhance field-based and clinic-based interventions, including testing, treatment, and follow-up care. The employee is expected to carry a full DIS caseload while incorporating clinical judgment and nursing competencies to improve client outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and strengthen public health response efforts. This position serves a multi-county region and requires independent judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information. The employee receives periodic review and appraisal of performance plus functional and administrative supervision. The ideal candidate will display a strong commitment to the practice of public health and embrace the mission, vision and values of Canton City Public Health.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS)

• Conducts case investigations for known and suspected communicable diseases, including interviewing cases and contacts, obtaining medical and behavioral histories, identifying partners, and performing contact tracing and outreach.
• Conducts field visits to homes, hospitals, correctional facilities, shelters, and other community settings to locate clients and provide services.
• Performs record searches using electronic medical records, disease surveillance systems, and other databases to support case finding and follow-up.
• Maintains accurate and confidential client records in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Compiles and submits epidemiological data and reports related to case investigations, morbidity reporting, and program monitoring.
• Produces and maintains documentation for case tracking and partner services activities.
• Provides education, consultation, and guidance to healthcare providers, laboratories, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Develops and delivers public health education and outreach to individuals and community groups.
• Maintains strict compliance with all applicable privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations, including HIPAA, when handling protected health information.

Clinical and Field-Based Intervention Support

• Performs clinical assessments in field and clinic settings to support disease investigation and treatment.
• Collects specimens, including blood samples, and performs or facilitates appropriate testing.
• Provides pre-test and post-test counseling, including education on results, risk reduction, and prevention strategies.
• Administers medications and treatments under established protocols and within scope of nursing practice.
• Reviews laboratory results and ensures appropriate follow-up, treatment, and continuity of care.
• Identifies and addresses barriers to care by connecting clients to medical, behavioral health, and social services.
• Supports mobile and field-based clinical operations, including accompanying providers as needed.
• Applies infection control and safety practices when working with bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.

Public Health Response and Program Support

• Participates in public health emergency response activities, including surge response, outbreak investigation, and emergency preparedness efforts.
• Assists in monitoring local, state, and national disease trends to inform response activities.
• Facilitates or supports program-specific activities such as congenital syphilis review processes and other intervention initiatives.
• Attends required trainings, including those mandated by the Ohio Department of Health.
• Participates in staff meetings, committees, and team-based initiatives to support program effectiveness.
• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance services and outcomes.

The employee is expected to support both Disease Intervention Specialist and clinical nursing functions, with duties assigned according to program priorities and operational needs. Clinical nursing assignments will generally be planned and communicated in advance; however, occasional schedule or duty adjustments may be necessary to support staffing coverage, outbreak response, or other public health activities. Every effort will be made to maintain continuity of core DIS services and case management responsibilities.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications and Credentials:

The following must be acquired and maintained prior to initial hire.

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
• Valid driver’s license.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

The following must be acquired and maintained. These credentials are not required upon initial hire but must be acquired after hiring within 6 months. Training will be provided for all these credentials

• National Incident Management System (NIMS) / Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and 800.

Work Environment:

• This position requires work in both office and field environments across a large, multi-county region. Fieldwork may involve travel to high-risk areas and interactions with vulnerable populations. Moderate to high concentration and clinical skill may be required in field settings.
• Frequent use of personal protective equipment is necessary to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Interactions may entail regular exposure to psychologically or emotionally challenging information, necessitating resilience and a supportive team atmosphere to maintain well-being of self and staff and effectively address the needs of individuals served.
• This position may require scheduling of duties at night, on weekends or other non-traditional work hours. Scheduling of duties may occur with less than 24 hours’ notice.
• City vehicles will be provided for work activities/work travel with supervisor approval. Travel may be required outside of Canton and occasionally, overnight.

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available to those who need it to achieve the above descriptions.

Benefit:

This position takes part in a pension plan from the Ohio Public Employment Retirement System. Eligible for insurance (medical, dental, vision, life), paid sick leave, paid vacation and paid holidays.

Qualifications

SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

Repeating an Exam

Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take an examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specified in the examination announcement.

RATING

Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.

Supplemental information

*DISCLAIMER*

All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through. Once Civil Service processes applications, you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email, please call our office at 330-489-3360.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Anna M. Moeglin, Interim Director