Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III - School of Social Work

Job Posting Title:

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III - School of Social Work

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Hiring Department:

School of Social Work

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jan 22, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. This position is expected to observe safety guidelines recommended by the university, including social distancing and other protective measures. Travel required to and from project offices and participant residences.

Purpose

This position will provide in-home visits and close face-to-face contact with disabled older adults, as most older adults require intensive training in the use of iPads and trouble-shooting. The Fall Prevention (FP) program also includes iPad-based exercise programs. Lay counselors and coaches will provide in-person demonstrations to assist older adults in use of the programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct five (5) Tele-Behavioral Activation (Tele-BA) sessions and/or four (4) Fall Prevention (FP) sessions for each participant who will be randomized to participate in Tele-Behavioral Activation (Tele-BA) alone, Tele-Behavioral Activation (Tele-BA) and Fall Prevention (FP), or Fall Prevention (FP)alone. Conduct two (2) telephone booster calls while adhering to treatment fidelity. Take progress notes for each session. Make telephone support calls for Attention Control (AC) to study participants.
• In-person delivery of iPads and other study handouts. Provide in-home iPad instructions and trouble-shooting for research participants.Conduct in-home, telephone, or video-conference baseline assessment of each participant who will be randomized to participate in Tele-Behavioral Activation (Tele-BA), Fall Prevention (FP) and Attention Control (AC). Make telephone support calls to participants. Keep records of client roster, assessment schedule and status of study participants.
• Communicate with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-Investigators, Project Manager, Clinical Supervisor and other study site personnel regarding participants' clinical status as needed. Prepare for and attend meetings with UT research team and with Meals on Wheels case managers.
• Collaborate with the community partner case managers in pre-screening potential eligibility of home-delivered meals clients or other home-bound older adults for participation in the study using face-to-face and email communications.
• Keep inventory of equipment, setting-up equipment, maintenance of equipment as needed and delivery and retrieval of tele-equipment. Provide compensation for research study participants. Work with IT support Services as needed.
• Work with case managers with respect to the participants' issues that may require case management versus those that may require intervention sessions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related fields such as gerontology, communications, psychology, human development and social services with related experience. Attention to detail. Excellent communication skills.Values the contributions of others in the work environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior social service experience involving older adults is not required but preferred. Bilingual in Spanish.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$46,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Travel within Austin and surrounding areas

Work Shift

• M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.