Health and Human Resources Associate-Health-BPH- Health Statistics Center - Kanawha Co.

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A state health initiative seeks a Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) interviewer to collect vital health information via telephone surveys. This role is essential for shaping public health programs in West Virginia and involves flexible working hours, including days and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Full-time or equivalent part-time experience may substitute training.

Responsibilities

• Collect health information via telephone from WV adults.
• Work days, nights, and weekends.

Education

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

Job description

The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) interviewer is responsible for collecting health information via telephone from WV adults on topics such as general health, health behaviors, preventive practices, and chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis. The information is collected by computer assisted telephone interviewing. Public health programs, lawmakers, and policy makers rely on this information to shape future programs and fund various health programs in the state of West Virginia. The information collected is used to educate the public and providers and understand the health practices and behaviors of West Virginians. BRFSS interviewers work days, nights, and weekends.

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Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in paraprofessional or responsible clerical work at a level consistent with the work performed by an Office Assistant III and which required application of state and federal laws and/or guidelines, may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.