Disease intervention specialist vs habilitation specialist

Differences between disease intervention specialist and habilitation specialist duties and responsibilities

Disease intervention specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage day-to-day evolving aspects of the HHS Zika virus response.
• Utilize NextGen and find information via NextGen EHR.
• Chart patient information on a daily basis into eClinicalWorks EHR.
• Assist in training and orienting others to the TB center and occasionally mentor new staff.
• Perform client-centered counseling and testing services utilizing CDC and ADHS standard testing and counseling protocols.
• Audit immunization health department records, day care facilities, and elementary, middle, and high schools.
Show more

Habilitation specialist example responsibilities.

• Provide client with care, assist with performing ADL's, hygiene, medication, meal preparation, cleaning, transport.
• Assist patients with medication management, monitor blood sugars and accompany client to medical appointments.
• Provide direct supervision, observation, security and rehabilitation of delinquent adolescent females from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Complete training in first aid and CPR.
• Assist the ISP team in creating new outcomes for consumer training/ISP.
• Construct and maintain budget following NYS guidelines including purchase orders, funds distribution, and financial records.
Show more