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University of Colorado Bilingual Research Services Professional (Interventionist) Entry - Intermediate in Aurora, Colorado
Bilingual Research Services Professional (Interventionist) Entry - Intermediate - 32359 University Staff
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science
Job Title: Bilingual Research Services Professional (Interventionist) Entry - Intermediate
Position: # 00818180 – Requisition: # 32359
Key Responsibilities:
Meet with families virtually and in-person at family's homes and deliver intervention around improving the quality and quantity of family meals
Effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds in reducing barriers to having family meals and healthy home environments
Serve as main contact and follow-up with assigned participants in between visits to provide support
Document visit activities and feedback
Continuously expand knowledge of community resources related to social determinants of health for intervention participants
Other duties as assigned
Helping to create intervention materials for visits, including translating into Spanish.
Review materials from intervention visits (e.g., video-recorded family meals) and prepare feedback for families
Regularly check in with families
Assist families with identifying necessary resources, such as food assistance
Assist in developing program materials for families and translating materials into Spanish
Attend training sessions and feedback/coaching sessions.
Meet regularly with Intervention Director and CHW team
Maintain training in SMART goal setting and motivational interviewing
Ensure compliance with human subjects, HIPAA, and other regulations.
Hybrid
Conditions of employment
Ability to work nights and weekends
Reliable transportation
Participant-facing work will be conducted from the office or in families' homes, given confidentiality issues.
Entry Level Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in any field
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
Bilingual in Spanish/English
Entry Level Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, nutrition, behavioral sciences or similar field
One (1) – Three (3) years relevant experience
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EMR or EHR and data management systems)
Experience in working with people on health behavior change (e.g., eating, activity, chronic disease)
Previous experience with using motivational interviewing
Experience working in-person and virtually/remotely with individuals
Experience working with young children
A strong preference will be given to candidates with familiarity with Black/African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino and/or Native American families
Intermediate Level Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in any field
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
One (1) year clinical research or related experience
Bilingual in Spanish/English
Intermediate Level Preferred Qualifications
Masters's degree public health, social work, nutrition, behavioral sciences or similar field
One (1) – Two (2) years relevant experience
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
Experience in working with people on health behavior change (e.g., eating, activity, chronic disease)
Previous experience with using motivational interviewing
Experience working in-person and virtually/remotely with individuals
Experience working with young children
A strong preference will be given to candidates with familiarity with Black/African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino and/or Native American families
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Outstanding customer service skills
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Job Summary: The Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) is seeking a full-time Research Services Professional to support a NIH grant entitled, "Targeting Family Meal Quality and Quantity to Reduce Childhood Obesity Using Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI) and Video Feedback". The study intervenes with families with young children around their family meals using innovating technology (i.e., ecological momentary intervention and video feedback) and in-person education. This is a 5-year grant that is funded through the end of 2025 and will report to the Intervention Director. This position will work on a team of Clinical Health Workers (CHW) who will work with 500+ families across Denver, CO and the Twin Cities, MN providing a 6-month intervention around improving the quality and quantity of family meals, using motivational interviewing and SMART goal setting. Some families will receive the intervention 100% virtually and others will receive a combination of virtual and in-person visits. Virtual visits will all take place out of the study's office at Anschutz medical campus and in-person visits will take place in participant's homes. Therefore, this position is not expected to have any remote (i.e., from the candidate's home) work. Additionally, because this study intervenes with families, all visits will need to occur when the family is available. Afternoon/evening and weekend visits are what we expect families to request. 60%: Engaging with families in intervention visits and tracking study progress 25%: Preparing for intervention visits 15%: Meetings and supervision The CHW interventionist will: work directly (in-person and virtual) with families to help them create healthy home environments; will develop and use Motivational Interviewing skills and SMART goal setting with families; will engage in video-recorded supervision and feedback to improve their CHW skills and work with families to improve their home food environments; will oversee case management via RedCap and other platforms to advance families in the Family Matters Program; will help develop program materials for families; and other activities related to advancing families in the Family Matters program.
Work Location: – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us: ACCORDS is a research center supporting the advancement of health services research and T3-T4 translational research jointly funded by the School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado Research Institute. ACCORDS serves as the focal point for health care professionals, researchers, and analysts from across the Anschutz Medical Campus to foster multidisciplinary collaborations that bring together our campus' diverse skills and talents to pursue health services research and education. In addition, ACCORDS cultivates strong research and educational collaborations with external partners including the University of Colorado School of Public Health, Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, UCHealth, as well as other health care delivery systems, community organizations, and state and local government agencies. ACCORDS has programs in Dissemination and Implementation Science, Patient-Centered Decision Making, Education, Community Engagement and Outreach, as well as methodological cores in Qualitative and Mixed Methods, Economic Analysis, Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs), Biostatistics for Health Services Research, and Mobile Health & Informatics. The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4934913&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness) .
Diversity and Equity: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Questions should be directed to: Kate Noonan, kate.noonan@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4934913&targetURL=kate.noonan@cuanschutz.edu)
Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by January 26, 2024.
Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range () for this position has been established as Entry Level Hiring Range: $47,743 - $60,729 Intermediate Level Hiring Range: $51,956 – $66,088 The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4934913&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)
ADA Statement: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4934913&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu) .
Background Check Statement: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement: CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4934913&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4934913&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Research Services : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21628 - SOM-COHO CTR GENERALOPERATIONS : Full-time : Jan 12, 2024 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Kate Noonan Posting Contact Email: kate.noonan@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4934913&targetURL=kate.noonan@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00818180jeid-a2970382429e9342a7961722421b7ad6
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.