Organizational Summary:

After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond.

Thirty years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 350,000 Chicago teens and is the nation's largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do.

We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including three ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park.

Currently, After School Matters' annual operating budget is approximately $35M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization.

For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org.

Summary of Position:

Are you interested in public health and youth work? Join After School Matters this summer to gain training and experience in COVID-19 contact tracing for teen programs. Contact tracing experience is preferred but not required.

ASM's Contact Tracing Interns will provide critical support in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. The interns will be trained in the basics of the virus and contact tracing. Working in collaboration with the Program Quality and Compliance Department, Contact Tracing Interns will communicate with individuals who may have been exposed; complete questionnaire to obtain symptom information and potential exposure to other individuals; refer individuals for testing and/or supportive services where appropriate; provide instructions for self-quarantine. They must comply with all training regarding confidentiality and the handling of personally identifiable information; and follow all scripts, policies and procedures established for the program.

This a part-time hybrid position expected to work 20 hours per week from around September 19, 2022 to around May 26, 2023.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete assessment/questionnaire for potential COVID-19 positive cases;
• Document responses to questionnaire and other relevant info gathered from interview;
• Work with multiple teams to execute the next steps and notification process outlined in the policies and procedures in the program;
• Contact individuals to discuss their potential exposure and provide approved information on self-quarantine procedures, what to do if symptoms develop, and if appropriate, make referrals for testing or other resources;
• Communicate with colleagues, supervisors and the public in a professional and empathetic manner;
• Systematically collect and record information in a centralized database;
• Maintain regular, frequent contact with supervisor;
• Conduct other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized and able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy
• Ability to work flexibly in a changing environment
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow through, with a sense of urgency
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally, appropriately and effectively with a wide range of culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress.
• Excellent ability to think critically and communicate both verbally and in writing in a professional and empathetic manner
• Equally comfortable working individually and within a team environment that emphasizes collaboration

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Experience conducting telephone interviews, a plus
• Contact tracing experience, a plus
• Associate's degree or two years toward a college degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates with a background or earning in counseling/psychology/social work, education, health administration, nursing, public health are encouraged to apply. Candidates earning specialized certificates are also encouraged to apply (e.g., health education specialist, medical case management, vision and hearing screening).
• Spanish-speaking, a plus

Additional Requirements:

Staff are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or sincerely held religious beliefs exemption prior to starting employment. If a medical or sincerely held religious belief exemption is approved, weekly Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing is required as part of any reasonable accommodation.

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting a resume, cover letter, and application here: https://afterschoolmatters.applytojob.com/apply/

EEO:

After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.

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