New York State has a team of staff working to support the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) and Local Health Departments (LHDs) to perform COVID-19 contact tracing in communities across NYS. The aim of this initiative is to call every person diagnosed with COVID-19, establish all contacts of this person, and proceed to call and maintain ongoing communication with every contact. In addition, the team supports the isolation and quarantine of individuals, as appropriate in cooperation with the LHD. The NYS contact tracing initiative includes statewide-wide efforts to increase testing, improve communication and knowledge of effective strategies to reduce transmission, and implementation of isolation and quarantine. This will fortify efforts to control the pandemic in NYS.
As a School Specialist, you’re responsible for the partnership and engagement of K-12 schools in your county to maximize the Contact Tracing Initiative’s outreach and ensuring that your Region has the appropriate protocols, investigation and contact tracing systems in place.
You'll report to the Deputy Regional Team Manager for your area and work closely with the Local Health Department and the NYS Department to rapidly address cases within schools.
Your responsibilities will include:
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