Data Collector - School of Public Health

UTHealth; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth offers an exciting opportunity for a role focused on preventing homelessness through data collection and outreach. You'll engage with clients from the emergency department, emphasizing the need for Spanish fluency. This position includes remote work with occasional in-person meetings, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees

Generous time off equating to 37-38 days per year

Longevity Pay after two years of service

Retirement/pension plan

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience with emphasis on public contact.
• Substitutions allowed for equivalent years of education beyond the minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Call potential participants to remind them to complete the survey.
• Conduct telephonic assessments on health and housing.
• Record client responses and job activities in a data management system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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.

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:

Exciting opportunity working on a project focused on supporting individuals at risk for homelessness. Project HALT will focus on the science of preventing homelessness. Clients exiting the emergency department will be screened for imminent homelessness and will be provided resources and/or engaged in homeless diversion services.

Position description: Work is available at all hours, including weekdays, nights, and weekends. Work is almost entirely remote, but some limited in-person activities (e.g., a monthly meeting) may be required. A strong preference for individuals who speak Spanish fluently (approximately 80% of clients are Spanish-speaking) and have a background or history with research or related data collection. Spanish is a must for this position.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Call potential participants to remind them to complete the survey
2. Conduct a telephonic assessment on health and housing
3. Distribute gift cards to participants and track gift cards
4. Record client responses and job activities in a data management system
5. Attend team meetings
6. Other related duties as assigned

Certification/Skills:

• Trained by project manager or principal on techniques to interview, complete questionnaires, and operate equipment. May need to be bilingual.

Preferred:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to make general to complex decisions requiring a comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of regulations, policies, procedures, and practices. Generally requires the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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.