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

University Staff

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department : Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science

Job Title : Bilingual Research Services Professional (Entry / Intermediate - Community Health Worker and Data Collector)

Position # 00836629 - Requisition # : 37204

Job Summary :

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

Family Matters team

(Principal Investigator : Dr. Jerica Berge) . 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 carryout 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 :

40% : Engaging with families in intervention visits and tracking study progress

• 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

10% : Preparing for intervention visits

30% Recruitment, Data Collection and Management

15% Study Operations Support

5% 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.

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.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including :

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Entry Level Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any field

Intermediate Level Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any field

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Entry Level Preferred Qualifications

Intermediate Level Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of employment

Competencies, 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 (only use if a cover letter is necessary)

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 : 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 - $67,061

The above salary range ( or 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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

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 . 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 .

Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume / CV, List of References

Job Category

: Research Services

Primary Location

: Hybrid

Department : U0001 Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21628 - SOM-COHO CTR GENERALOPERATIONS

Schedule

: Full-time

Posting Date

: Aug 28, 2025

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name : Elizabeth Ruzicka

Posting Contact Email : elizabeth.ruzicka@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number : 00836629