Dane County
LTE Disease Intervention Specialist (Bilingual - Spanish)
Dane County, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
The Board of Health for Madison and Dane County – Recruiting for a Limited Term Employee (LTE) Disease Intervention Specialist (Bilingual – Spanish)
Work is mostly remote, with some in-person work required at PHMDC’s Atrium office (2300 South Park St, Madison, WI 53713). Hours: 7:45 am to 4:30 pm.
Position designated as bilingual; candidates will be tested in Spanish and English during the recruitment process. Employees receive an additional $2.00 per hour for bilingual service (not reflected in the above hourly rate).
Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week.
Note: For the 2026 budget year, there is a 1% reduction in wages. This is reflected in the hourly rate above.
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Definition Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) function individually and as part of a team to stop the spread of disease and infections that negatively impact the health and wellness of individuals and communities. Incumbents plan and participate in programs related to the prevention and control of various communicable diseases, conduct risk reduction outreach and education, and provide referrals to services. They provide outreach, education, counseling, and testing services to individuals at higher risk or groups experiencing disparate health outcomes related to communicable disease. Under the general supervision of a Public Health Supervisor and the professional oversight of Public Health Nurses, incumbents are responsible for following up on STI and other communicable diseases.
Examples of Duties Communicable Disease The DIS in Communicable Disease uses case investigation and contact tracing to prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted infections. The position provides counseling to individuals diagnosed with a communicable disease and gives education on the spread and prevention of communicable diseases. The position provides outreach, education, counseling, and testing services for individuals and groups at high risk for communicable diseases, including direct counseling of individuals at risk, partners and contacts, and referral to appropriate social service agencies. The position develops and maintains related databases, reports, and records, ensuring strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Sexual and Reproductive Health The DIS in Sexual and Reproductive Health works to reduce unintended pregnancies and minimize the spread of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, through direct outreach, education, testing, referral to services, and prevention activities. The position distributes safer sex use supplies and other harm reduction tools at Public Health’s Sexual and Reproductive Health program and community-based events. The position provides education on safe sex practices, reproductive systems, birth control methods, methods to prevent contracting and spreading STDs, and referrals for treatment and care of STDs.
Drug Harm Reduction The DIS in Drug Harm Reduction works to reduce harms associated with injection drug use through direct client engagement, outreach, risk reduction education, referral to services, and overdose prevention activities. The position distributes safer use supplies and other harm reduction tools at Public Health’s walk‑in harm reduction/syringe services program. The position provides education on safe injection practices, overdose prevention and reversal, and prevention of infectious diseases related to drug use. The position works as part of a larger Substance Use Prevention & Harm Reduction Team.
Education, Training and Experience Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation. Individuals must also possess at least two (2) years of experience (lived or employment‑related) public health or other experience that includes extensive communicable disease work or related areas (HIV/STD, substance use disorder treatment and prevention, drug harm reduction, mental health, medical counseling, etc.).
For Bilingual Positions
Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong).
Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job.
If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position’s bilingual designation.
Background Check Statement Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31‑111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history. Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements Work involves walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, turning, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching and driving. Ability to lift, move and transport up to 25 pounds, sit for prolonged periods, and use phone and computer. Manual dexterity using fine and gross motor skills is necessary; good vision and hearing with corrective devices, as needed. Working conditions may vary in relation to heat, cold, fatigue, etc. Ability to travel between different work locations is required. Conferences or seminars may require travel outside of Dane County. The role requires flexibility to work with diverse populations in rural, urban or suburban settings and with individuals and groups of varying learning styles and abilities.
Required skills include strong knowledge of communicable diseases, familiarity with CDC STI treatment guidelines, ability to refer clients to mental health, drug treatment, and social service agencies, proficiency with online data management systems (e.g., WEDSS, WIR), understanding of blood‑borne pathogen safety, and knowledge of HIPAA laws.
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Position designated as bilingual; candidates will be tested in Spanish and English during the recruitment process. Employees receive an additional $2.00 per hour for bilingual service (not reflected in the above hourly rate).
Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week.
Note: For the 2026 budget year, there is a 1% reduction in wages. This is reflected in the hourly rate above.
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Definition Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) function individually and as part of a team to stop the spread of disease and infections that negatively impact the health and wellness of individuals and communities. Incumbents plan and participate in programs related to the prevention and control of various communicable diseases, conduct risk reduction outreach and education, and provide referrals to services. They provide outreach, education, counseling, and testing services to individuals at higher risk or groups experiencing disparate health outcomes related to communicable disease. Under the general supervision of a Public Health Supervisor and the professional oversight of Public Health Nurses, incumbents are responsible for following up on STI and other communicable diseases.
Examples of Duties Communicable Disease The DIS in Communicable Disease uses case investigation and contact tracing to prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted infections. The position provides counseling to individuals diagnosed with a communicable disease and gives education on the spread and prevention of communicable diseases. The position provides outreach, education, counseling, and testing services for individuals and groups at high risk for communicable diseases, including direct counseling of individuals at risk, partners and contacts, and referral to appropriate social service agencies. The position develops and maintains related databases, reports, and records, ensuring strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Sexual and Reproductive Health The DIS in Sexual and Reproductive Health works to reduce unintended pregnancies and minimize the spread of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, through direct outreach, education, testing, referral to services, and prevention activities. The position distributes safer sex use supplies and other harm reduction tools at Public Health’s Sexual and Reproductive Health program and community-based events. The position provides education on safe sex practices, reproductive systems, birth control methods, methods to prevent contracting and spreading STDs, and referrals for treatment and care of STDs.
Drug Harm Reduction The DIS in Drug Harm Reduction works to reduce harms associated with injection drug use through direct client engagement, outreach, risk reduction education, referral to services, and overdose prevention activities. The position distributes safer use supplies and other harm reduction tools at Public Health’s walk‑in harm reduction/syringe services program. The position provides education on safe injection practices, overdose prevention and reversal, and prevention of infectious diseases related to drug use. The position works as part of a larger Substance Use Prevention & Harm Reduction Team.
Education, Training and Experience Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation. Individuals must also possess at least two (2) years of experience (lived or employment‑related) public health or other experience that includes extensive communicable disease work or related areas (HIV/STD, substance use disorder treatment and prevention, drug harm reduction, mental health, medical counseling, etc.).
For Bilingual Positions
Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong).
Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job.
If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position’s bilingual designation.
Background Check Statement Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31‑111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history. Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements Work involves walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, turning, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching and driving. Ability to lift, move and transport up to 25 pounds, sit for prolonged periods, and use phone and computer. Manual dexterity using fine and gross motor skills is necessary; good vision and hearing with corrective devices, as needed. Working conditions may vary in relation to heat, cold, fatigue, etc. Ability to travel between different work locations is required. Conferences or seminars may require travel outside of Dane County. The role requires flexibility to work with diverse populations in rural, urban or suburban settings and with individuals and groups of varying learning styles and abilities.
Required skills include strong knowledge of communicable diseases, familiarity with CDC STI treatment guidelines, ability to refer clients to mental health, drug treatment, and social service agencies, proficiency with online data management systems (e.g., WEDSS, WIR), understanding of blood‑borne pathogen safety, and knowledge of HIPAA laws.
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