Table 2.

Self-perceived interviewing proficiency (n = 409) and job preparedness (n = 412).

Preparedness Measures	Mean score
Interviewing Proficiency (n = 409)	Proficiency score a
Individual Interview Skill Items
Guidance on self-isolation and quarantining	4.2
Assessment of symptoms and medical history	4.1
Assessment of COVID-19 exposure	4.1
Referring contacts for testing	4.0
Categorizing contact's risk	4.0
Referring contacts for social support services	3.7
Composite interviewing proficiency scoreb	24.0
Job Preparedness (n = 412)	Preparedness score c
Individual Job Preparedness Items
I am making a difference through this work	4.4
I can do this work well	4.3
I am prepared to use motivational interviewing skills	4.2
I am prepared to use my health coaching skills	4.0
I was prepared to do this work	4.0
I am prepared to handle difficult situations	3.8
Composite job preparedness scored	24.6

^aRespondents rated proficiency on a scale from 1 (not proficient) to 5 (extremely proficient);

^bComposite proficiency score is the sum of the six interview skill proficiency scores and can range from 6 to 30;

^cRespondents rated preparedness on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree);

^dComposite preparedness score is the sum of the six job preparedness item scores and can range from 6 to 30.