Contact Tracer

SUMMARY:

Fort Bend ISD is hiring a “Contact Tracer”.

The COVID-19 Contact Tracer is responsible for performing tasks related to the District’s response to COVID cases. The Contact Tracer is a disease investigator who will interview students and staff that have tested positive for COVID-19. The Contact Tracer will communicate with principals, students, staff, and families regarding quarantine periods for anyone who is considered to be a close contact to remain out of school for the duration of the quarantine period. This includes communication, tracking, and reporting. The COVID Contact Tracer works under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Services to perform these tasks.

DUTIES:

• Conducts disease investigation contact tracing and monitoring of persons diagnosed with COVID-19.
• Work closely with the Communicable Disease Division teams at the City/County Health Department.
• Interviews students and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19.
• Documents all contacts according to established procedures.
• Communicates with those who are deemed to be in close contact with the positive case and conveys accurate information to them regarding District and the state Department of Health guidelines for quarantine periods.
• Keeps accurate medical records.
• Maintains confidential documents and ensures that protected information is not shared.
• Performs related clerical and record-keeping duties.
• Attends related training as required by the City/County Health Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Associate degree in a related field.
• Experience and/or training conducting telephone or in-person interviewing.
• Experience and/or training in data collection and data entry.
• Experience with health education, community outreach, social services or other public health services.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Reliable transportation to travel between District locations in compliance with the District driving policy.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Ability to manage and relate to children and families in difficult situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work remotely, with existing high-speed internet connection, in an interruption-free environment.
• Proficiency with computers including Excel, Outlook, Word.
• Ability to conduct tasks with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Must be able to grasp, push, reach, stand, and bend/stoop/kneel/crouch.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Regularly required to wear personal protective equipment.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Training and/or relevant experience using Microsoft Office products.