Data Collector - School of Public Health (Finance)
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
We are hiring immediately for a Data Collector to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston, Tx.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
The data collector for this job will be responsible for interviewing study participants and delivering the intervention program at day labor corners. S/he will explain the study and be trained in health intervention program delivery strategies appropriate for this population. S/he will ensure that surveys are completed accurately and the intervention program is delivered to study participants as intended. The data collector is also responsible for distributing participants' incentives and information resources.
Position Key Accountabilities:
• T he selected candidates must have experience and/or the ability to participate in a two-day training in data collection and program delivery methods
• Recruits and interviews participants, establishing rapport in order to encourage complete and accurate survey responses and completion of the intervention program.
• Maintains timely and accurate records on the progress of community outreach activities.
• Meet with research staff and outreach team on a regular basis and to discuss questions and receive updates on the progress of the study. Other administrative support activities will be required as needed.
• Provide your own cell phone (cell phone use stipend will be provided).
• Comply with all scheduled visits to day labor corners.
• Report completed work hours and travel time on a weekly basis.
Certification/Skills:
- Trained by project manager or principal on techniques to interview, complete questionnaires, and operate equipment. May need to be bilingual.
Minimum Education:
- High School diploma
Minimum Experience:
- Two years related experience with emphasis on public contact.
- May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
