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Location: Yuba College - Marysville, CA.

Job Description:
TEMPORARY POSITION

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision and direction of the assigned administrator this position performs community contact tracing resulting from contact with an individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 or meeting other specified requirements. The Contact Tracer may also be assigned to assist with other aspects of the District's overall COVID-19 response efforts. Short-term temporary employees shall not be employed for more than 175 days, or 1000 hours, whichever is reached first, in any fiscal year. Short-term employees do not generally work beyond 30 hours per week. Short-term employees are generally ineligible for benefits. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Contact Tracer is distinguished from the COVID Manager in that the former is assigned specific tasks and the latter is responsible for strategic-level planning and overall COVID-19 response operations.

Essential Duties Summary: REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contact individuals with a positive diagnostic test for COVID-19 or related status, provide support and gather information including information about the disease, establish isolation/quarantine period and send isolation/quarantine orders/notices as required, and provide information regarding available testing resources.
Contact individuals who have been exposed to, or potentially exposed to COVID-19, in District/College workplaces. Follow scripts and/or procedures to inform contacts about the importance of quarantine/isolation and what to do if symptoms develop.
Determine relevant isolation/quarantine time frames and exposure periods for positive cases and contacts.
Prioritize, triage, and coordinate workload, working and coordinating with vendors, District/College associated organizations, and other third parties.
Collect and record information in appropriate databases, including legally mandated databases, maintain daily contact with COVID Manager and appropriate leadership, provide updates on daily progress, report and appropriately escalate issues, and brainstorm and implement solutions to COVID-19 response processes. May be assigned to systems-specific functions including testing COVID-19 related systems.
Assist with the District/Colleges COVID-19 response, including tracking of vaccines and/or testing.
Communicate in a professional and empathetic manner demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and retrieval systems, correspondence formats and the operation of standard office equipment.
Maintaining confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.
Principles of organizing information, record keeping, and confidential records management.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, proofreading, and punctuation.
Business computers, standard MS Office software applications, specialized software applications, and internet technologies. ABILITY TO:
Work effectively with other employees, agencies and the public and learn/follow relevant rules and regulations.
Work independently, maintaining composure and confidentiality, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
Communicate effectively and clearly, verbally and in writing, in a positive and professional manner.
Utilize critical thinking and sound judgment.
Provide excellent customer service and support to distressed individuals.
Follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
Plan, prioritize and complete assignments with minimum supervision.
Use computer applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, boards, outside agencies, and members of the public to meet mutual goals and objectives.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Work variable hours; evenings and weekend work may be required.

Required Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications: DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with COVID-19 contact tracing.
Familiarity with and sensitivity to the needs of minority students from multi-cultural backgrounds, especially within the context of working within a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
Bilingual ability is preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid drivers license or reliable transportation.

Physical Demands: ENVIRONMENT:
Potential exposures to communicable disease from direct/or indirect personal contact.
Use of vehicles/or equipment.
Variety of environmental conditions at work sites.
Injury due to awkward positions, and prolonged computer work.
Exposure to chemical agents, to include reagents, sanitizers and other chemicals that may be associated with routine and incidental assignments.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time
Lifting light objects, up to 25 lbs.

Range/Step:
Salary Range: $25.00/HR

Benefits Information:
TEMPORARY POSITION
If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, contact the Human Resources Office at (530) 741-6979.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Categorically funded positions are contingent upon funding. In accordance to Board Policy, smoking is restricted in many areas of the Yuba Community College District. Woodland Community College is a tobacco free campus.

WORK DAY, WORK WEEK, and WORK YEAR: The District has the right to establish work day, work week, work year; hours of positions within the District may vary.

INTERVIEW: Candidates selected for an interview will be required to visit Yuba Community College District at his/her own expense upon a date selected by the District. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Contact the Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing foreign transcript services.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment is dependent upon Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance; all fees are the responsibility of the selected candidates and serves the purpose of obtaining a criminal history as authorized by the California Education Code. All prospective employees shall be required to provide verification of TB test.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and guarantees equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation and does not discriminate in its educational programs, in employment nor in any other of its activities.

Posting Number: AS513P
Open Date: 09/14/2021

Close Date:
Review Start Date: 09/30/2021
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE : To apply, please visit: https://yccd.peopleadmin.com and complete an online classified application Please provide description and details for each position held. See resume or left blank will automatically disqualify your application. Please include the following required document(s): Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (attached in a Word document). A Cover letter/letter of interest, resume, un-official transcripts and letters of recommendation are optional and not required documents. For questions about Yuba Community College Districts application process, please contact Taranjit Chahal at tchahal@yccd.edu.

To apply, visit https://yccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2743

EEO Statement As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all.

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