Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center has an exciting opportunity available for a skilled, resourceful and motivated individual who would like to make a difference in the lives of others in helping a non-for-profit organization fulfill its mission to provide quality health care in Nashville, TN. Reporting to the Research Coordinator, the Bilingual Research Assistant/Community Health Worker will be responsible for interviewing and collecting survey information from community members who have been recruited to participate in a study of COVID-19 risk. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Outreach:

• Recruit and consent participants for the study.
• Schedule and conduct one-on-one interviews with individuals per study protocol.
• Educate participants about study recruitment protocols.
• Provide incentives and referrals as required.

Communications:

• Assist with the development of educational materials for the African American, Latinx, and other populations at increased risk for COVID-19.
• Present health information to participants as needed.
• Ensure surveys are uploaded into the appropriate database

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Health Promotions/Outreach, Health Education, health administration or related field, with a minimum of one 2-3 years prior experience as a community health worker; or a community health worker certificate is preferred. Demonstrated successful outreach, community organizing, and facilitation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate orally and in writing in English and/or Spanish. Experience collecting biometric data (height, weight, blood pressure, etc.) will be an advantage, but is not required. Must have access to reliable transportation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Research Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Bi-lingual) (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Company's website:

• www.mwchc.org

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/matthewwalkercenter

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Location: In person

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