Community Research Liaison - School of Public Health (San Antonio)

UTHealth Houston•San Antonio, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Research Liaison works with a team to set up pop-up clinics in laundromats and washaterias and offer diabetes and other health screenings. The position helps collect data and navigate clients who screen positive for diabetes or pre-diabetes to healthcare. Training in conducting health screenings and collecting data is provided. The liaison travels to laundromat sites weekly and attends team meetings as scheduled. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a casual position for 15 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.
Healthcare knowledge or experience.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Set up pop-up clinics several times a week in laundromats and washaterias.
Use health screening equipment to offer diabetes and other health screenings.
Help collect data.
Assist clients who screen positive for diabetes or pre-diabetes with healthcare navigation.
Travel to laundromat sites weekly.
Attend team meetings as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time (around 37–38 days per year).
Vacation accrual increases with length of service.
Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.