Contact Tracer

Job description

ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks highly qualified candidates to serve as Contact Tracer - USA. The incumbent will be responsible to perform contact tracing for COVID-19 cases identified through the Columbia University SARS-CoV-2 testing program. The position is a part time temporary (up to 12 months) position, with flexible and varying hours each week. The Contact Tracer will reach out to persons diagnosed with COVID-19 and contacts through telephone contact and in person meetings. The incumbent will conduct assessments with cases and contacts and refers all to appropriate information and services. The Contact Tracer will be responsible to conduct COVID-19 case interviews and contact tracing using a trauma-informed, culturally respectful approach that builds trust and facilitates the free sharing of information. ICAP seeks highly qualified and experienced candidates to fill the Contact Tracer position as soon as possible The successful candidate will hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have ability to understand the concepts of inst...