Disease Intervention Specialist

Position: Disease Intervention Specialist 1 (RISE Navigator) Location: Church Hill, TN (Serving Hancock & Hawkins Counties) Requisition ID: 64206 Customer: TN Department of Health (TDOH-ORCO) Contract Duration: Through June 30, 2026 (Up to 2 years) Pay: Not specified Role Overview: The RISE (Recovery, Information, Support, and Engagement) Navigator will work within the Tennessee Department of Health to support individuals at risk for substance use and communicable diseases. This is a contract position that requires frequent travel throughout Hancock and Hawkins counties (mileage reimbursed). Key Responsibilities: Client Services: Conduct SUD screenings and evidence-based assessments Provide solution-focused counseling and crisis intervention Link clients to services including mental health, harm reduction, and primary care Distribute naloxone and educational materials Outreach & Education: Deliver community education on drug overdose prevention, Hepatitis C, and HIV Engage with non-traditional sites to reach clients Partnership Development: Collaborate with SSPs, ROPS, treatment providers, and other agencies Documentation: Maintain accurate records, progress notes, and data entry per grant/state guidelines Team Involvement: Participate in meetings, trainings, and case conferences Qualifications: Minimum: 18+ years of age High school diploma or GED 1 year of relevant experience (or equivalent academic substitution) 24 months of self-directed recovery for those with lived experience Preferred: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or willingness to obtain Bilingual (Spanish/English) Key Skills: Knowledge of addiction recovery and harm reduction Strong interpersonal and community engagement skills Active listening, cultural competence, and professional boundaries Microsoft Office proficiency Special Requirements: Valid driver's license, vehicle, and insurance Background checks and abuse registry screenings required Physical ability for moderate activity and occasional exposure to communicable diseases

Created: 2026-03-04