Location: Detroit Health Department - Detroit, MI 48201

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the HRA is responsible for providing front-line support for COVID-19 testing and reporting, to help school districts identify emerging COVID-related health concerns, and strengthen best health practices by providing consultation, prevention services, and appropriate public health strategies for the district.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Help address the greatest needs in school health, including the health and mitigation challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Collaborate with school’s leadership to:

o Address specific health needs related to COVID-19

o Facilitate other recourses provided by DHD and other outside stakeholders

o Create a reporting process to notify LHD of positive cases of COVID-19

o Obtain additional information for cases important to the investigations

o Provide guidance in times when an outbreak or high case count is identified

• Record all positive cases to individual Smartsheet
• Create all necessary reports for outbreaks
• Collaborate with school leadership and DHD testing team to schedule visits when the following instances occur:

o High case count within the school

o High Community Transmission

o Recent Outbreak(s)

o Post-School Holiday & Events

Job Qualifications:

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to work well with school leadership, state personnel, healthcare professionals and the general public.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, Outlook and have experience in Data Entry

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or related field
• Minimum of two to five years of experience.

Job Prerequisites:

• Must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Must have a Michigan’s driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation throughout the workday.

Independent Action:

• Will work independently and within a team.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Position duties and functions may fluctuate as program needs change.

SALARY: $55,000 yearly (Exempt)

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
• 401a & 403b
• Long Term Disability
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.**

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Mail or Fax resume and/or cover sheet to:

Southeastern Michigan Health Association

Attention: Matthew Wojnar
3011 West Grand Boulevard
200 Fisher Building
Detroit, MI 48202
Fax: (313) 873-6504

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

** This position is supported by a grant or private funding with the Detroit Health Department and is renewed annually as funds are available. **