New York State Department of Health

“The flexibility with my schedule and the ability to work full-time during semester breaks.”

“I am glad to be apart of the NYS contact tracing initiative. It makes me content to know that I am helping the public by doing my part to stop the spread of a deadly pandemic. By making phone calls to people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, I am able to give more information to the person, and assure them we are here to help. The world is a scary place right now, and although getting a call from a contact tracer is nerve-wracking, at the end of our phone call you'll feel more calm and come to terms with the situation. I believe it helps people get through it when they know we care. ”