Position Overview
**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
As our HIV/STD Disease Intervention Specialist work closely with the City of Long Beach HIV/STD Surveillance Program.
Every day you will conduct HIV/STD disease investigations and provide partner services for individuals newly infected with chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate effecitve patient communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Provides HIV and STD case investigation, partner counseling and referral services to individuals infected with HIV and other STDs.
+ Conducts field investigations to locate and contact those with HIV/STD infections or potential infections.
+ Conducts follow-ups and referrals to ensure examination and treatment for those with HIV/STD infections, as well as those at risk for exposure to HIV/STDS.
+ Provides HIV/STD testing and counseling to promote health risk education and behavioral changes to reduce risk.
+ Collabo...