Department BSD PED - Allergy and Immunology

About the Department In the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, we strive to provide the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment to conducting research to find promising new therapies with a focus on teaching. We are committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, and the education and training of future clinical pediatricians, subspecialists, educators, clinical investigators and physician-scientists. The Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic, stimulating place to work, and because we are focused on growth and improved excellence, our staff have particularly challenging and rewarding roles.

Job Summary The job performs routine assignments related to delivering a walking intervention for African-American women with asthma. There will be some travel required.
This at-will position is wholly funded by contractual grant funding, which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Responsibilities

• Complete 1-week training on delivery of the walking intervention.

• Prepare and conduct monthly group sessions which typically occur in the evenings and/or weekends.

• Assess participant engagement at each session.

• Attend 1-hour weekly interventionist meeting.

• Ability to travel to different sites.

• Reach out to participants that miss the group sessions to conduct make-up sessions in-person or on the phone prior to next group session.

• Collect group visit satisfaction forms for make-up visits and send forms to research assistants.

• Screens and assesses individuals and/or families to determine education and counseling needs. Counsels individuals and/or on the basic principals of health education.

• Supports individual and community health by contributing to the building and maintaining working relationships with those in public health care. Serves as an educational resource and patient advocate.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

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Job Family Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact Individual Contributor

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours 2.5

Benefits Eligible No

Drug Test Required Yes

Health Screen Required Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required Yes

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