COVID School Liaison - (Tampa, FL) $5K Bonus
Job Locations US-FL-Tampa
Job ID 2021-3010 Category Other Department COVID-19 Contact Tracing Program
Overview
AM LLC has an immediate opening for a full time COVID Liaison to support COVID-19 response programming in the Tampa, FL School District. This position is based on-site at one or multiple school locations throughout the School District . There will be a $5000 completion bonus for this position.
Responsibilities
• Possess basic knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for providing the full continuum of COVID-19 response services (including disease surveillance, case investigation, contact tracing, laboratory testing, immunizations, and general public health practice).
• Provide 8-hours of coverage for each scheduled day of school and each day of work for admin/facilities buildings.
• Provide COVID-19 related health education to school staff, students, and parents/caregivers.
• Respond to COVID-related inquiries, questions or concerns.
• Provide daily screenings for COVID-19 risk, per protocol.
• Gather clinical information to facilitate assessment of risk of COVID-19 exposure in the school setting (i.e., temperature screening, supervising self-administered testing, interviewing for signs/symptoms of COVID-19).
• Manage potentially COVID-positive students in the Isolation Area:
• Supervise student
• Ensure meal distribution occurs, as schedule requires (to ensure a student receives all meals)
• Contact families
• Record activity in the Health Log in Aeries
• Initiate Contact Tracing of COVID-19 infections and assist Contact Tracing strike team with continued Contact Tracing needs.
• Manage necessary communication between site, district, county public health agencies, and AM.
• Communicate with attendance office staff regarding any students sent home due to possible COVID concerns
• Communicate with district Contact Tracing Team when there is a confirmed positive COVID case
• Submit notification to City public health
• Utilize protocols to perform decision making related to COVID-19 isolation, quarantine, testing, and referrals to medical care.
• Escalate complex decision making or clinical needs to Regional Clinical Lead.
• Provide a daily report of activities: Number of students screened, sent home, tested, etc.
• Communicate with students and parents/caregivers, as appropriate, providing family-centered care.
• Provide families of possibly COVID-positive students with testing resources and City contact information.
• Comply with workplace safety and health guidance (OSHA, state, and local regulations).
• Coordinate with school staff, district staff, local public health department, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and high quality of services.
Qualifications
Educational and Professional Requirements:
• Associate’s degree required or equivalent experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of healthcare experience preferred
• Medical assistant or health aide experience preferred
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred
General Requirements:
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to prioritize effectively and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with various agencies and stakeholders
• Critical thinking and sound judgment required
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
Technology Requirements:
• Experience with Google Suite
• Experience with project management applications
• Familiarity with disease surveillance systems
• Must have a quiet, dedicated workspace
• User provided home high-speed network connection
Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to respond to telephone or email inquiries, but we are reviewing and considering all applications in the order in which they were submitted on a rolling basis.
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