Contact Tracer/Case Investigation

Full Time
Warwick, RI 02886
Posted
Job description

Department
Vice President for Administration

Position Category
Temporary/Part-time

About CCRI
The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

Job Summary
The COVID-19 Contact Tracer/Case Investigator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the College’s response to COVID-19 suspected and confirmed cases reported to the College. This position will serve on the COVID-19 Response Team to review, develop and provide guidance for the implementation of policies and standard operating processes related to the pandemic and monitor the overall situation regarding recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, Rhode Island Department of Health and other agencies. This position will coordinate with appropriate campus partners to reduce the spread of COVID-19, track the virus on campus, and implement culturally responsive strategies to promote behaviors that create a safe and healthy campus environment.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement response protocol for suspected and confirmed cases reported to the college.
  • Track and manage case files using electronic management system.
  • Notify appropriate parties within all the CCRI departments/campuses.
  • Identify the next steps for the student in consultation with the COVID19 Surveillance Team, including determining the need for testing and additional medical care.
  • Coordinate the documentation for the clearance of students leaving quarantine/isolation.
  • Notify COVID19 patient when it okay to return to CCRI.
  • Notify the Director of Facilities of the spaces that require cleaning and disinfecting following a COVID-19 exposure.
  • Maintain accurate and complete files on students within quarantine/isolation.
  • Submit daily/weekly reports.

Occasional Job Functions:
· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the COVID19 Surveillance Team · Work evening and weekend hours as required.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Three years of experience in a related field.
  • Experience serving on a risk management and/or crises intervention team.
  • Experience with case management.
  • Experience in data gathering and specifically data analytics for tracking and monitoring case reports.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn how to utilize Medicat, an electronic health record system.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Ability to complete responsibilities on nights and weekends as necessary.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work.
  • Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-pace environment and handle competing demands.
  • Client-focused sense of urgency and responsiveness.
  • Ability to listen effectively, work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to network and build strong relationships with internal and external customers/clients.
  • Willing and able to support and advance the College mission.

Competencies
  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, business/public administration, management.
  • Prior experience in higher education environment.

Reports To
Assistant Director for Emergency Management & Public Safety

Campus Location
Multi-Campus Locations

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time

Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information
Maximum 19 hours/week

Work Schedule
Varies

Benefits

Salary/Hourly Rate
$25 per hour

Additional Salary Information

Licenses, Tools and Equipment

Environmental Conditions

Desired Start Date
ASAP

Position End Date (if temporary or grant)
12/31/2021

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