Bilingual Research Services Professional (entry/intermediate Community Health Worker And Data Collector)

Bilingual Research Services Professional (Entry/Intermediate - Community Health Worker and Data Collector) - 37204 University Staff

The Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) is seeking a full-time Research Services Professional to join the growing team.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded research that is making a difference in the lives of families with school-aged children around Denver, CO and the Twin Cities, MN. This position reports to the Project Director. Because these studies involve families, all visits will need to occur when the family is available. Afternoon/evening and weekend visits are what we expect families to request.

As a data collector, you will play a vital role in supporting recruitment and retention efforts, as well as data collection on a large scale longitudinal cohort study collecting family-level data; will train and then carry out mixed-methods measures with families (e.g., anthropometry, mHealth technology, surveys, etc.); will use RedCap and other programs to track families and measurement timepoints; and help develop protocols and materials for data collection with families; and engage in video-recorded supervision to improve in measurement skills.

As a Community Health Worker (CHW), you will work on a team of CHWs 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 take place out of the study's office at Anschutz medical campus, a secure location at the CHW's residence, and in-person visits will take place in participant's homes.

The CHW 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.

Examples of duties performed include:

• Engaging with families in intervention visits and tracking study progress
• Preparing for intervention visits
• Recruitment, data collection and management
• Study operations support
• Translation

Work Location: Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

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.

The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, additional insurance, retirement 401(a) plan, paid time off, vacation days, sick days, holiday days, tuition benefit, and ECO Pass. There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
• 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

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 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

Conditions of employment:

• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Reliable transportation
• Participant-facing work will be conducted from the office, in a secure location at the RSP's home, or in families' homes, given confidentiality issues.

Competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 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
• Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoys working with families
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as a part of a team and with changing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Elizabeth Ruzicka, elizabeth.ruzicka@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by July 15, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

• Entry Level Hiring Range: $48,446 - $61,623
• Intermediate Level Hiring Range: $52,721 - $67