Contact Tracer/Case Investigation

Position Information

Position Title

Contact Tracer/Case Investigation

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

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

TBD

Application Open Date

09/17/2021

Application Close Date (includes the grace period)

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until all positions are filled.

To apply for this position, complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume. Please include information of three references within the application.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY : 401-825-2313.

EEO Statement

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available here:
https://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/Annual%20Security%20Report%202019.pd

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
   • yes
   • no
2. * Do you have three years of experience in a related field?
   • YES
   • NO
3. * In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents