Response Corps Positions

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Are you interested in contributing to the COVID-19 Response in Wisconsin?

Response Corps Members (RCMs) will be directly involved in the COVID-19 response in local communities across Wisconsin, performing a range of duties based on skills and experience and driven by response needs at the local level. All positions are integral members of the WI COVID-19 Response Corps, working alongside public health and allied workers in their placement community and participating in a cohort of other Response Corps members across the state.

The main focus of the Response Corps Members is direct public health response work around COVID-19 in their placement sites. RCMs will also engage in training, mentoring groups, and communities of practice facilitated by the UW PHI Wisconsin COVID-19 Response Corps program focused on health equity in the response. These additional components will provide an opportunity for professional development and growth while building a network of support and civic solidarity.

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Open Positions

There are open Response Corps placements across Wisconsin. Please click on links for position details.

Sheboygan County Health Department (Sheboygan, WI)

Position: Public Health Specialist 2 or 3
Focus: Epidemiology

Red Cliff Tribal Health Center (Red Cliff, WI)

Position: Public Health Specialist 2
Focus: Public/Community Health Nursing

Waushara County Health Department (Waushara, WI)

Position: Public Health Specialist 2
Focus: Public Health Nursing

Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center (Hayward, WI)

Position: Public Health Specialist 2
Focus: Public Health Nursing
Note: 2 positions open

Green County Health Department (Monroe, WI)

Position: Public Health Specialist 2
Focus: General Public Health Response, Program Management

Eau Claire City-County Health Department (Eau Claire)

Note: This Response Corps member will be considered an Eau Claire City-County Health Department employee and not a UW employee
Position: Public Health Specialist 2/Community Health Educator
Focus: General Public Health Response

Response Corps Tiers

Response Corps positions are tiered based on skills, qualifications and years of experience. Note: These tiers are not separate positions. See Open Positions above for available positions.

Public Health Associate (PHA): This position is designed as a pipeline program for participants with a H.S. Diploma or an associate degree with minimal experience in public health. A passion for service and interest in contributing to the local community COVID-19 response and recovery is required. A demonstrated interest in public health and allied fields through education or volunteer experience is recommended. Examples of job duties (determined by LTHD where RCM is placed) include: community outreach, logistical and program support, social media and communication support, and administrative support.

Public Health Specialist 1 (PHS1): This position is designed for individuals with critical knowledge and/or skills pertinent to the response that hold a minimum of a H.S. Diploma or an associate degree and participants with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health or an allied health field with minimal practice experience, e.g. an early career public health generalist. For example, some community health workers may have very relevant experience for the response, but may have non-traditional forms of training. Examples of job duties (determined by LTHD where RCM is placed) include: community outreach, community health education, contact tracing, resource navigation, community testing, dissemination of local guidance, government engagement, communication and media, data collection and management, supply chain management, logistics and procurement, community testing. Salary will be based on education and years of experience.

Public Health Specialist 2 (PHS2): This position is designed for public health practitioners with critical knowledge and/or skills pertinent to the response that hold a master’s degree in public health or an allied health field, a bachelor’s degree plus 5 years significant practice experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus specialized skills or licensure, e.g. a public health nurse. Examples of job duties (determined by LTHD where RCM is placed) include: community health education, resource navigation, government liaising, development and dissemination of local guidance, data collection and management, data analysis and translation, infection control and prevention, program management, immunization and other clinical services, monitoring and evaluation, enforcement activities of local and state rules and mandates. Placements with clinical skills components will require participants to show current license for practice. Salary will be based on education and years of experience.

Public Health Specialist 3 (PH3): This position is designed for highly skilled and experienced public health practitioners with critical knowledge and/or skills pertinent to the response, such as epidemiologists and public health nurses. Public Health Specialist 3 candidates hold a master’s degree in public health or an allied health field plus 5 years significant practice experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus specialized skills or licensure and significant practice experience. Examples of job duties (determined by LTHD where RCM is placed) include: data analysis and translation and response, infection control and prevention, guidance and policy development and implementation, immunization and other clinical services. Placements with clinical skills components will require participants to show current license for practice. Salary will be based on education and years of experience.