Data Collector

又见炊烟

Faculty of Extension - Community University Partnership
: M9 ~' \3 K% VCompetition No.  -    S109712479
Posting Date  -    Sep 08, 2010
Closing Date  -    Sep 21, 2010
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1 l3 H/ i" u8 m' rHourly Rate  -    $19.55 - $26.01
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Hours  -    6-12 per wk  
  

6 N  m1 }1 m9 U' ?8 m1 ]The position has an end date of December 23, 2010, with the possibility of extension.  Salary is subject to the University Furlough Levy.
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; j' S' p; \1 r* x  ~" p2 SThe Community-University Partnership for the Study of Children, Youth and Families (CUP) was created in 2000 to facilitate collaborations in research, education, and knowledge sharing among University, community, and government organizations in the areas of child, youth, and family development.  Please see www.cup.ualberta.ca for more information.  The Families First Edmonton (FFE) is a three-year research project focused on linking families on low-income assistance with the services and supports they need to promote their health and well-being and to prevent illness.

Duties
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•Obtains interview schedules from the research assistant and confirms dates and times with the families
2 `" m. }0 F, b4 Y, ~. N0 A% J; y! h•Explains the study and interview procedure to family; obtains written consent; completes questionnaires with families at their homes and returns interview packages to the office
' X' J: v* @# z1 l) c2 O1 N  r•Leaves 30-day calendar for the families with instructions on how to fill it out; reschedules with families to retrieve the calendar
% |9 d% ^7 z+ N+ L, \•Scores standardized instruments
•Notifies research assistant that interview is complete or of the need for interview to be rescheduled
•Reports progress to supervisor and/or research coordinator on a regular basis
! ]0 b  V2 y& X6 I( Q- \•Performs other related tasks as required
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4 _+ |/ c" `* F& z# S•High School diploma supplemented by post-secondary course work in health and social sciences; undergraduate degree in human ecology, nursing, psychology or social work preferred
•Experience in conducting quantitative research and collecting data is an asset; training on conducting social research and obtaining longitudinal data
: A  J& i6 [) h6 g8 M1 e•A good understanding of basic principles of conducting social science and health research; ability to use and score standardized tests on children
0 i3 \4 P4 ]5 n•Previous training in working with vulnerable populations; experience working with vulnerable families with children and familiarity with the areas of health, psychology and child development an asset
•Computer proficiency using MS Office applications (Word, Excel)
/ V8 U, o- s5 z( j: C/ V•Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills; good accuracy and attention to detail
& M& K) g: p7 B8 O/ E8 }) @•Ability to travel to family homes including a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
•Ability to provide a clear child welfare check and criminal records check
0 }' e$ R% b- e* x/ \, m•A second language or aboriginal background is an asset
How to Apply
Apply Online
2 j) u' f) ~& V: [, h8 {+ j; r1 MNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Online     http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S109712479

Mail     Birdie McLean
FFE Administrator
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2nd Floor Enterprise Square
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Email     birdie.mclean@ualberta.ca

Fax     (780) 492-6439

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.