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State of West Virginia
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Health and Human Resources Associate - Health - BPH - Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
HEALTH - BPH - HEALTH STATISTICS CENTER
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$32,862 - $56,373
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves calling adults in West Virginia by phone to gather information about their health, habits, and chronic conditions like heart disease or diabetes, using a computer system to guide the questions.
The data helps public health officials, lawmakers, and programs understand and improve health practices in the state.
It's a good fit for someone reliable who communicates well, can work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and has a background in clerical or supportive work.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
- Or equivalent full-time paid experience in paraprofessional or responsible clerical work (year-for-year substitution)
- Experience applying state and federal laws or guidelines in clerical roles
- Ability to work days, nights, and weekends
- Strong telephone communication and interviewing skills
- Proficiency with computer-assisted telephone interviewing systems
- Attention to detail for accurate data collection
Full Job Description
Kanawha county1 Vacancy
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) interviewer is responsible for collecting health information via telephone from WV adults on topics such as general health, health behaviors, preventive practices, and chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.
The information is collected by computer assisted telephone interviewing.
Public health programs, lawmakers, and policy makers rely on this information to shape future programs and fund various health programs in the state of West Virginia.
The information collected is used to educate the public and providers and understand the health practices and behaviors of West Virginians. BRFSS interviewers work days, nights, and weekends.
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Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in paraprofessional or responsible clerical work at a level consistent with the work performed by an Office Assistant III and which required application of state and federal laws and/or guidelines, may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
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