WORKPLACE COVID-19 CONTACT TRACER Details

WORKPLACE COVID-19 CONTACT TRACER

University of Washington - Seattle, WA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Notes: The University of Washington is following physical distancing directives from state and local governments as part of the collective effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. Click here for updates

“Onsite work” in the interim will vary for units and for specific positions and will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years.

The University of Washington (UW) and Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) are partnering to implement a program that will integrate COVID-19 testing into workplace outbreak investigations and rapidly scale-up testing among affected workers. Improving access to COVID-19 testing among essential workers in non-healthcare settings is an important part of improving health equity in King County.

We are seeking Workplace Contact Tracers (Research Coordinators) to conduct contact tracing activities for the COVID-19 outbreak response specifically in non-healthcare workplaces. The work of the Workplace Contact Tracer involves conducting in-depth interviews with confirmed cases and follows up with their contacts in order to notify them about test/exposure status, reinforce isolation and quarantine (I/Q) guidelines, facilitate adherence to I/Q by supporting individual's needs. The contact tracers will work closely with the COVID-19 public health workplace investigation team.

Under general supervision of the project co-directors, they will:

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Research Coordination

Call assigned COVID positive cases, and conduct in-depth interviews using call scripts and protocols; simultaneously enter call data into RedCap

Follow-up with contacts of cases, using call scripts and protocols

Follow-up on peripheral requests with their cases/contacts to make sure their requests for information have been met or whether additional referrals are needed

Coordinate testing of contacts and coordinate with the testing team to conduct on-site testing events

Coordinate referrals for support services to appropriate agencies.

Data Collection and Administrative

Interact with multiple platforms like RedCap, Mosio, and Dynamics

Document challenges and brings to team during debrief; resolves accordingly

Strict adherence to client confidentiality and handling of PHI (like notes taken, and other communication)

Participation in data collection and quality improvement activities specific to the workplace testing project

Facilitate grocery services

Facilitate access to interpretation services as needed
Other duties as required

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Science, or a related field and at least one year experience to include:

Ability to establish rapport with diverse groups of people in a very brief amount of time.

Ability to work with communities of people with varied lived experiences in a non-judgmental manner.

Maintain confidentiality of protected health information at all times.

Carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.

Strong attention to details.

Strong oral communication skills.

Ability to travel to multiple local work locations.

Ability to comprehend complex information and adapt to changing guidance. In order to successfully complete training, new employees must pass a graded assessment.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED

Previous COVID-related work

Experience working in or with a local health department

Fluency in English is required; bilingual Spanish-English language skills are preferred


Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.