We have heard that there suddenly are openings across the country for contact tracing jobs. We wondered what background is required to be hired as a contract tracer. We also wondered if there are local jobs available.
Contract tracers are teams of public health workers — epidemiologists, nurses, trained citizens — identify new positive cases, track down their contacts and help both the sick person and those who were exposed isolate themselves.
The estimates of people needed for these jobs across the country currently range from 100,000 to 300,000.
First, we learned that NPR did a survey of the all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and DC, to learn what each state's need were. The 41 states that responded said they have 7,602 contract tracing workers now, and have plans to hire to a total of 36,587 staffers. Georgia was one of the states that didn't respond. See the full article here.
We Asked All 50 States About Their Contact Tracing Capacity. Here's What We Learned
Next, we were curious to see what what backgrounds are required for the positions. We found a job listing with the Georgia Department of Health web site.
See the full position listing here.
Georgia Contact Tracers - Coronavirus Response -Temporary Positions
Here are the qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress
Ability to show empathy to distressed individuals
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to speak, read, and write English
Second or multiple languages a plus
Critical thinking and sound judgment required
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Proficiency with computers
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual
Bachelor's degree
Current College Student (Undergraduate or Graduate) majoring in Public Health or a closely related field or Recent Graduate.
Completion of coursework in Epidemiology
Additional Information
This is temporary or hourly paid work performing professional health care services. Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513). Positions in this job are established for greater than 9 months and scheduled for greater than 30 hours per week if the position status is permanent labor (i.e., SCOA 512). Normally permanent labor positions are eligible for Health Insurance benefits.
Contract tracers are teams of public health workers — epidemiologists, nurses, trained citizens — identify new positive cases, track down their contacts and help both the sick person and those who were exposed isolate themselves.
The estimates of people needed for these jobs across the country currently range from 100,000 to 300,000.
First, we learned that NPR did a survey of the all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and DC, to learn what each state's need were. The 41 states that responded said they have 7,602 contract tracing workers now, and have plans to hire to a total of 36,587 staffers. Georgia was one of the states that didn't respond. See the full article here.
We Asked All 50 States About Their Contact Tracing Capacity. Here's What We Learned
Next, we were curious to see what what backgrounds are required for the positions. We found a job listing with the Georgia Department of Health web site.
See the full position listing here.
Georgia Contact Tracers - Coronavirus Response -Temporary Positions
Here are the qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress
Ability to show empathy to distressed individuals
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to speak, read, and write English
Second or multiple languages a plus
Critical thinking and sound judgment required
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Proficiency with computers
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual
Bachelor's degree
Current College Student (Undergraduate or Graduate) majoring in Public Health or a closely related field or Recent Graduate.
Completion of coursework in Epidemiology
Additional Information
This is temporary or hourly paid work performing professional health care services. Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513). Positions in this job are established for greater than 9 months and scheduled for greater than 30 hours per week if the position status is permanent labor (i.e., SCOA 512). Normally permanent labor positions are eligible for Health Insurance benefits.
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