Job Summary

The CRiSOL Mente Study data collector/interviewer will be responsible for conducting surveys with Latino men and women who are participants or potential participants of CRISOL Mente study, a large Latino mental health program funded by the National Institute of Health.

The purpose of this research is to address mental health needs among the Latino population in Philadelphia. The Data Collector/Interviewer will work closely with the study investigators, study coordinators, and research assistants. This project is well-suited for individuals seeking experience in public health research, and we welcome applicants who have lived experience.

The Data Collector/Interviewer must have the ability to work independently from home or from the office at the Drexel School of Public Health. All the surveys are conducted over the phone, and most are done in Spanish.

Essential Functions

• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor/team.
• Conduct a confidential, electronic survey with CRISOL Mente participants using a computer, as assigned.
• Screen participants to determine if they are eligible to participate in the program.
• Call eligible CRISOL Mente participants to complete a 40-60-minute baseline and 6-month follow up survey.
• Call eligible CRISOL Mente participants to complete a 5-minute 3-month follow up survey.
• Record the data into the computer (REDCap).
• Be responsible for keeping track of completed surveys and incentives.
• Provide weekly updates to the CRISOL Mente team.

Required Qualifications

• A HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Candidates must be bilingual English/Spanish speaking for consideration.
• Flexibility to work varying weekday hours (including morning and afternoon times), in addition to some evening and weekend hours is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Latino community/population.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with data collection in research studies.
• Experience administering surveys to patients via phone is highly desirable.
• Experience performing data entry using computer-based database and spreadsheets is highly preferred.
• Experience working with populations across ages, sexual orientations, socio-economic circumstances and literacy levels highly preferred.

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This role is a part-time, per diem position classified as non-exempt. The pay offered is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.