Contact Tracer

ICAP at Columbia University; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks highly qualified candidates to serve as Contact Tracer - USA. The incumbent will perform contact tracing for COVID-19 cases identified through the Columbia University SARS-CoV-2 testing program.

The position is a part time temporary (up to 12 months) with flexible and varying hours each week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to understand concepts of institutional racism and bias and their impact on underserved communities.
• Willingness to visit clients at their homes or in the field when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform contact tracing for COVID-19 cases identified through the university program.
• Reach out to cases and contacts by telephone contact and in-person meetings.
• Conduct COVID-19 case interviews and referrals to appropriate information and services.
• Use trauma-informed, culturally respectful approach to build trust and encourage sharing of information.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Empathy

Culturally respectful

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks highly qualified candidates to serve as Contact Tracer - USA. The incumbent will be responsible to perform contact tracing for COVID-19 cases identified through the Columbia University SARS-CoV-2 testing program. The position is a part time temporary (up to 12 months) position, with flexible and varying hours each week. The Contact Tracer will reach out to persons diagnosed with COVID-19 and contacts through telephone contact and in person meetings. The incumbent will conduct assessments with cases and contacts and refers all to appropriate information and services. The Contact Tracer will be responsible to conduct COVID-19 case interviews and contact tracing using a trauma-informed, culturally respectful approach that builds trust and facilitates the free sharing ofinformation.

ICAP seeks highly qualified and experienced candidates to fill the Contact Tracer position as soon as possible The successful candidate will hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresentedcommunities. The incumbent will have the ability and willingness to visit clients at their homes and/or in thefield when necessary.

The Contact Tracer will have a demonstrated commitment to supporting/working to advance public and ability to show empathy and be nonjudgmental towards distressedindividuals. The incumbent will also have experience navigating computer systems, utilizing databases for searches and ability to comply with data integrity and security policies, safeguarding all personal identifiableinformation.

The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding.

Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Advertised: 23 Nov 2020 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: