Data Collector - Hiv Prevention Study - Part Time

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We are looking for Part-Time/ Casual Data Collectors to join the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) Project as part of the UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, TX. This is an hourly position that will require availability at night, and on weekends, and the individuals in this role would need to be comfortable visiting the bars/clubs around Houston. Incumbents will conduct interviews of research subjects, primarily in the field. Collects data. Records data for various health studies.
The National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) project collects data to monitor HIV behavioral risk factors among persons at high risk for HIV infection. The project is conducted in over 20 U.S. cities with the highest prevalence of HIV. NHBS data collectors are trained to use a standardized anonymous questionnaire to collect information on HIV-related risk behaviors, HIV testing, and the use of HIV prevention services. All participants are offered a free HIV test regardless of their HIV status.
NHBS data are used to provide a behavioral context for trends seen in HIV surveillance data. They also describe populations at increased risk for HIV infection and provide an indication of the leading edge of the epidemic. Findings from NHBS are used to enhance the understanding of HIV behavioral risk factors and testing behaviors and to develop and evaluate HIV prevention programs that provide services.
This project collects data from gay and bisexual men using venue-based sampling. The data collector team conducts the project in selected venues (bars, clubs, businesses, and street locations) on scheduled days/times. In order to recruit participants, our team’s schedule includes some late nights and weekends. The team recruits eligible men to participate in the project activities (survey and HIV testing). All project activities occur within the venues. All study activities are anonymous and project staff must respect the privacy, confidentiality, and autonomy of participants. Interested applicants can be trained to conduct HIV testing.
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Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.

• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

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 mental health counseling services
• Plus many more!
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care

Position Key Accountabilities

• Establish rapport with study participants in order to encourage complete accurate responses and continuing participation in the study.
• Conducts HIV testing.
• Data collection occurs at venues (bars, clubs, businesses, and street locations). Conducts interviews in an environment, which may be dirty, have unpleasant odors or be in generally unfavorable locations or weather conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Accurate documentation of participant information on forms and into required databases.
• Project manager or principal reviews work.
• Utilizes the equipment as trained by the project manager or principal in order to obtain the required information.
• Work days and times are some weekdays, late nights, and weekends.
• Survey data collection including recruitment, consent, and questionnaire over behavioral risk factors for HIV, HIV testing behavior, and prevention strategies

Certification/Skills

• Trained by project manager or principal on techniques to interview, complete questionnaires, and operate equipment. May need to be bilingual.

Preferred

• Must be able to travel alone to offsite work and data collection locations within the city.
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working with diverse and stigmatized populations

Minimum Education

• High School diploma

Minimum Experience

• May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
• Two years related experience with emphasis on public contact.

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.