Data Collector - Part-Time - Bilingual - School of Public Health Job at UTHealth, Houston, TX

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  • UTHealth
  • Houston, TX

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.

We are looking for a bilingual (English/ Spanish) Casual/ Hourly Data Collector to join the UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, TX, or the surrounding area. This is an exciting opportunity to work 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, provided resources, and/or engaged in homeless diversion services. In this position, you will collect follow-up measures, including monthly surveys and an exit interview. Hours are flexible, and we can accommodate 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. 

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 Key Accountabilities

Call potential participants to remind them to complete the survey

Conduct a telephonic assessment of health and housing

Distribute and track gift cards

Record client responses and job activities in a data management system

Attend team meetings

Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Bilingual (English/ Spanish)

Excellent telephonic communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a complex schedule

Cultural sensitivity in working with diverse communities including ability to develop rapport with diverse individuals

Ability to work independently

Comfort with technology and data entry

Equipment will be provided but stable internet and a quiet environment will be needed for those who work from home

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.

Preferred:

Background or interest in psychology, homeless or social services 

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Casual work, Remote job, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Weekday work,

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