Covid-19 Contract Tracer-Students

Posting DateSeptember 16, 2022 Posting End Date: December 16, 2022

Position: COVID-19 Contact Tracer Department: Student Health

Status: Full Time

Special Qualifications
In keeping with the President’s commitment to Tuskegee University Becoming “One Tuskegee”, the ideal COVID-19 Contact Tracer will possess the willingness to use their expertise in transforming Tuskegee into a leading 21st century living and learning environment.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• The duties include, but are not limited to, determining those individuals exposed to COVID-19, conducting in person and remote assessments of symptoms, and ensuring that those placed under quarantine or isolation comply with Tuskegee University policies, procedures, protocols and regulations.
• To ensure success, contact tracers should possess excellent organizational and technical skills, and the ability to work in an environment where strict adherence to policies and procedures is required.
• The successful candidate shall adhere to all Federal, State and Local Public Health laws, including HIPAA laws, conform to any and all Federal, State, Local and Tuskegee University confidentiality policies and procedures and exhibit sound judgment and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Coordinate contact tracing efforts with Student Health Services.
• Call newly diagnosed patients to trace individuals they had contact with and determining exposure.
• Conduct tracing interviews in a professional manner that reflects emotional/cultural awareness.
• Interview identified traced contacts, assessing symptoms, and referring them for testing.
• Provide contacts with regulated information on isolation and quarantine procedures.
• Collect and recording accurate information.
• Collaborate with Student Health Services to ensure notification of designated local authorities in supporting the isolation and quarantine of individuals.
• Maintain ongoing communication with quarantine and/or isolation clients to monitor symptoms.
• Schedule and manage health checks and test, as well as referring contacts to available resources.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion in Contact Tracing from an accredited agency.
• High School Diploma and/or College-level courses or education preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Express, data entry and other software.
• Advanced proficiency in English, additional languages would be advantageous.
• Access to a telephone, computer, and reliable internet connection.
• Ability to comply with regulations and communicate official information in an appropriate manner.
• Advanced ability to coordinate efforts, facilitate intervention, and maintain records.
• Exceptional organizational skills and sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to assist distressed individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

Salary
Commensurate with education, training, and experience

Additional Position Information:

• Does this position require weekend and after work hours’ job responsibilities? No
• Does this position require travel? No
• Is this position funded through restricted outside funding? No
• If this is a temporary position, what is the end date of the position? No

**The statements contained in this job announcement reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. **

Applications are available at the following link:
https://www.tuskegee.edu/Content/Uploads/Tuskegee/files/HR/Fillable-TU-EMPLOYMENT-APPLICATION.pdf

Each applicant, including all current/existing employees, must complete and submit a Tuskegee University employment application, resume/CV, a list of (3) to (5) references (with detailed contact information) and copies of unofficial transcripts (official transcript(s) will be required upon hire). Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for the position. The University reserves the right not to fill the position in the event of budgetary or operational constraints.

Human Resources Department
Attn: Employment/Recruitment
101 Kresge Center
Tuskegee UniversityTuskegee, Alabama 36088
Email Address: employment@tuskegee.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verifications on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of
employment. Must be able to pass a background check.