JOB TITLE: Health office Assistant/COVID-19 Contact Tracer-
Temporary

REPORTS TO: Lead School Nurse/School Nurses

SALARY: State Salary Schedule

STATUS: Classified

JOB GOALS: The health aide assists school nursing personnel by performing routine health-related tasks and clerical services, under the direction of the school nurse to aid in the health care needs of students and staff which includes COVID-19 contact tracing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Under the supervision of and direction from the school nurse, the individual performs all duties and responsibilities assigned to the HA, as well as additional duties as follows:

• Provides a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community

• Performs a variety of clerical duties and contact tracing to provide support and assistance to the school nurse
• Receive visitors, answer phones and provide appropriate information
• Performs the required reporting requirements to the Greene

County Department of Public Health

• Assists with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) inventory and supply needs
• Collect and document necessary information
• Initiate prompt communication with COVID-19 contacts through phone calls, email and other communication as directed by school nurse
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Perform responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or General education Development (GED) equivalent with up to two years of applicable community experience
• Experience conducting telephone-based or in-person interview, data collection and data entry are preferred
• Experience with health education, community outreach, linkage to care, social services, or other public health services

• Bilingual skills-fluency in the primary language(s) of the geographic area and communities assigned to support

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, emotional intelligence
• Ability to interact in a non-judgmental manner with culturally diverse populations and persons experience a wide range of social conditions
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to use sound judgment in responding to client issues and concerns
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, establishing and maintain collaborative professional relationships
• Strong time management skills (organization, prioritization, multitasking)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
• Proficiency with use of computers (desktop, laptop, tablet)
• Proficiency with use of mobile devices (smartphones, mobile apps)
• Effective time management skills:

DISCLAIMER:

The statements of the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this category. The description does not contain an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and other requirements necessary of employees to perform in this position.