Community Research Liaison - School of Public Health (Brownsville)

UTHealth Houston•Brownsville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health is hiring a casual Community Research Liaison for its Brownsville, Texas location, for up to 19.5 hours per week. The role interviews research subjects, primarily in the field, and records data for various projects. The liaison will also participate in the Brownsville Youth Action Board and Collaborative Action Board Meetings. The position may involve visiting participants’ homes, places of business, or designated study areas. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position subject to the requirements described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Interview research participants and establish rapport to encourage complete, accurate responses and continued participation.
Contact potential study participants to recruit them and schedule research study activities.
Enter and code project information for database entry.
Gather data to meet study-related needs.
Under supervision, refer participants to an appropriate physician or healthcare practitioner according to study policies, procedures, and protocols.
Handle administrative details, including recording personal time and effort and submitting mileage reports.
Use equipment as trained by the project manager or principal to obtain required information.
Participate in the Brownsville Youth Action Board and Collaborative Action Board Meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time; the posting states these total approximately 37–38 days per year.
Increasing vacation accrual with length of service.
Monthly longevity 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.
Child and elder care resources.