The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) has a 50-year history at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. The UCEDD at OHSU works to promote the health and quality of life of Oregonians with disabilities through education, community service, research and information sharing.

 

We are hiring for a Community Research Liaison / Bilingual NCI Survey Interviewer.  The purpose of this temporary position is to fulfill a sub-contract with Oregon’s Department of Human Services for the National Core Indicators (NCI) project, In-Person Survey (IPS) and Child Family Survey (CFS).

 

The Community Research Liaison will complete an assigned portion of 400 surveys of adult consumers of state DD services for the NCI IPS. Surveys will be conducted in Spanish, English, and other languages while working with OHSU Language Services and other contractors. Community Research Liaison will schedule and conduct virtual and/or in-person surveys with study participants.

 

Community Research Liaison will work with CFS team to translate qualitative survey data from Spanish to English and clean data by removing all identifiable information. 

• Bachelor's in relevant field OR Associates AND 3 years of relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Bilingual. Must be fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Attend virtual multi-day mandatory training on dates to be determined by OHSU.
• Ability to plan for and conduct interviews online or in the interviewee home or community setting in potentially noisy environments.
• Ability to conduct interviews online in confidential workspace.
• Ability to keep organized records of schedules/interviews/other activities for weekly reports.
• Driver’s License and proof of vehicle insurance if you will be using your own vehicle to get to interview sites and OHSU.
• Sitting- Ability to sit for up to 2 hours for interview session
• Computer/Internet- Have own computer with webcam and highspeed internet. Have private area to conduct confidential interviews. Ability to use
• Microsoft Outlook OHSU email account using repetitive keystrokes, and ability to enter data into a secure database
• Software- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF, and Timecard to fill out required tracking forms using touch pad and keystrokes
• Hardware- Ability to use (or be trained to successfully use) iPhone and computer to conduct interviews and transfer data using touchpad and keystrokes
• Transportation- Candidate must have reliable transportation to interview sites or OHSU and if using own vehicle, ability to drive to interview sites, a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

 

• Degree in Disability Studies, Psychology, Public Health, Human Services, or Social Work.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or have a family member with a disability.
• Experience with cold calling or scheduling.
• Experience conducting interviews.
• Experience translating and/or interpreting.
• Surveying and/or clinical interviewing.
• Research experience.
• Handling sensitive materials or HIPAA experience.

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Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.