Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Conducts public health surveillance data collection from various public health agencies, state and local government agencies in Missouri, hospitals, clinics and private physician offices, following specific methods developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Reviews abstracted surveillance data and follows CDC guidelines to determine whether children meet diagnostic criteria for autistic spectrum disorder. Travels locally to represent the surveillance project on behalf of the Missouri Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Project (ADDM) and Washington University in St. Louis.

Job Description

• Travel to government agencies (including public schools), hospitals, clinics and private physician offices and other sources of medical and therapy services for children with autism and developmental disabilities in metropolitan St. Louis to represent the ADDM Project and to abstract medical and other data onto computerized databases.
• Perform initial analysis of abstracted data.
• Edit, code and prepare the data for upload to the main database.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, background in developmental psychology, neuropsychology, speech pathology and/or special education, as well as experience public health surveillance and epidemiology.
• Experience with computers and MS Office applications.
• Candidate must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Ability to think critically, synthesize large amounts of medical data and apply complex diagnostic algorithms.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• This position requires regular travel to surveillance sources throughout the metropolitan St. Louis area (MO and IL); transportation is not provided, however, mileage expenses will be reimbursed. Occasional travel to Atlanta for meetings at the CDC are required. The project office will be located at the WUSM campus.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

Diversity is a core value at Washington University School of Medicine and in the Department of Psychiatry. We are committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, trainees, and faculty. We believe that building a diverse team enriches us individually and as a department by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

In order to achieve these objectives, candidates are expected to align with the school's mission of promoting inclusive excellence. They should be prepared to further this objective within Washington University and collaborate with diverse communities of students, faculty, staff, trainees, and patients. Visit our Websites to learn more about DEI initiatives in the Department of Psychiatry and at WUSM.   

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Behavioral Sciences, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Developmental Psychology, Epidemiology, Interpersonal Communication, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Neuropsychology, Psychology, Public Health, Public Health Surveillance, School Management Systems, Social Sciences, Special Education (SPED), Speech-Language Pathology, Synthesize Information, Working Independently

Grade

G07-H

Salary Range

$19.29 - $29.91 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.