Employee COVID Case Manager

Employee COVID Case Manager

Job no: 528191
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Human Resources

Department: Human Resources
Appointment Type and Duration: Interim (OA), Limited
Salary: $50,000 - $54,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2021-2022
FTE: 1.0

Two (2) positions available

Application Review Begins
September 27, 2021; open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload a current resume and cover letter that addresses how your skills and experience meet the minimum and, if applicable, preferred qualifications.

In your online application, please include 3 professional references that can speak to your skills and abilities.

Department Summary
The mission of the Office of Human Resources is to strategically partner with the university community as a comprehensive, innovative, and results-oriented department modeled on the very best human resources practices. We deliver a variety of services and programs, which underscore a commitment to inclusiveness, respect, fairness, effective service delivery, and accountability. We strive to be proactive, consultative partners meeting the needs of employees and operations across the institution and to lead efforts to attract, retain, develop, and engage world-class faculty and staff.

The Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) team is committed to promoting effective, fair, and professional relationships between the university and its employee groups. The ELR team partners with University leadership and supervisors to administer employment strategies that support the University's mission and strategic initiatives. Working in UO Human Resources provides a unique opportunity to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We strive to be champions for building and supporting a community that reflects a rich variety of racial and ethnic, socioeconomic, gender and sexual orientation, disability, cultural, and intersectional identities. We encourage applications from those whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion, from individuals who have been historically marginalized and currently underrepresented in higher education, individuals who may have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in non-traditional pathways outside of higher education.

Employee & Labor Relations is a unit within Human Resources in the Finance and Administration portfolio. Finance and Administration is a vibrant and varied portfolio serving all aspects of campus life. Our employees perform a wide range of functions including offering essential financial tools and support to the university's many departments, providing key resources to employees, and keeping campus safe, clean, accessible and beautiful.

Position Summary
The Employee Corona Case Manager will coordinate case management activities for University employees who have tested or are presumed positive for COVID-19. This position is part of the Employee and Labor Relations team in the University's Human Resources department, reporting to the ADA and Affirmative Action Coordinator and Associate Director of Employee and Labor Relations.
The Case Manager receives reports regarding positive or presumed positive cases of COVID-19 and conducts outreach to affected employees and their managers regarding isolation, return to work, leave resources, and remote work options if applicable. The Case Manager serves as a resource for University employees regarding testing and other requirements. The Case Manager will also coordinate with other University departments such as Safety and Risk Services in the event of workplace exposures. The Case Manager interfaces with the case management and testing team to identify unvaccinated employees who need to schedule weekly COVID-19 testing. The position is responsible for obtaining and maintaining required records, including record of case management activities, return to work forms, etc.

Two full-time positions are available. Positions will be fixed-term starting immediately and lasting for up to one year. Weekend and evening work may be required. Time worked on weekends and evenings is dictated by the number of cases.

This position is intended to work remotely, conducting case management contacts via phone or web conferencing (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of experience working with employees in a human resources management, higher education, public health, or other relevant employment setting.
  
  Professional Competencies
  
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of individuals.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally regarding sensitive subjects.
  
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Experience working in higher education.
  
• Fluency in Spanish or other language.
  
  FLSA Exempt: Yes
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
  In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/528191/employee-covid-case-manager
  
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