Disease Intervention Specialist

Overview

Date:
Jan 23, 2026

Location:

WICHITA FALLS, TX

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Functional

Title:

Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS)

Job Title: Disease Intervention Specialist

Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: Region 2/3

Posting Number: 13217

Closing Date: 02/06/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Community and Social Services

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18

Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $4,582.08

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 85%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: WICHITA FALLS

Job Location Address: 925 LAMAR ST

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Under the direction of the HIV/STD Program Supervisor, the Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS), conducts comprehensive HIV/STD prevention, intervention, and surveillance activities according to established Texas laws, rules, and regulations. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of duties. Conducts HIV/STD interviews and investigations following DIS performance standards. Enters data into the TB, HIV, and STD Integrated System (THISIS). Completes epidemiological and non-epidemiological documentation.

Performs venipuncture. Establishes and maintains relationships with local health care agencies, health care providers, laboratories, correctional facilities, and other organizations to facilitate HIV/STD screening, diagnosis/treatment, and reporting in the region. Promotes the agency and maintains a good working relationship with internal and external stakeholders. Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas and out-of-state to complete essential job functions.

Member of the Incident Command Structure in response to public health emergencies. Must comply with HHS, DSHS, and Texas Department of Public Safety applicable policies/procedures/standards. This position is office-based, Monday-Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 pm

DISEASE INTERVENTION: Conducts interviews, re-interviews, and cluster interviews of HIV/STD patients following the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) DIS performance standards. Performs partner and cluster elicitation. Identifies screening opportunities. Interprets and follows all laws, requirements, and guidelines regarding HIV/STD Program procedures. Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas and out-of-state to complete essential job functions. (30%)

CASE MANAGEMENT

ACTIVITIES:

Conducts case management activities and completes forms accurately and within established time frames. Accurately enters cases into THISIS following established standards. Identifies, pursues, collects, and analyzes the information needs of each case. Develop a case management plan for each case to enhance disease intervention outcomes. Documents case management activities and conducts updates weekly. Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas and out-of-state to complete essential job functions.

(25%)

FIELD

ACTIVITIES:

Conducts field investigation activities following DSHS DIS performance standards. Conducts partner notification. Consults with local agencies, private physicians, and individuals to ensure rapid and confidential examination, treatment, and services for clients. Consults with labs, hospitals, correctional facilities, and other institutions regarding…