When will I know whether the grant is funded and jobs are available?
- The funding agency has delayed its funding decision until “mid-June.” You will be contacted by email promptly after a funding decision is rendered, good or bad.
- If funding is secured, recruitment into employment will begin within the two weeks following.
What days or hours would I be required to work?
- Estimated dates of part-time temporary employment with UAMS July 1- November 30, 2021.
- Times of work will vary based on events planned.
- You may participate with approximately 30 days of paid work during the project.
What is the pay rate?
- You will be paid an hourly rate of $25.00-30.00/hour not to exceed an 8-hour day.
Will I receive training?
- Most if not all job training will be provided virtually.
- Training and education materials will be provided.
- You will be compensated for your time during the training period.
What tools will I receive when working in the community?
- Cellular phones or cellular tablets will be provided as necessary.
- Identification badges or vests will be provided for safety purposes.
- Using your cellular phone or the program-provided cellular device, you may connect to an interactive video and telephone nurse call center to answer any questions you encounter in the community that requires additional help.
Where will I be working?
- Assignments will take place within the counties you are most. comfortable, as indicated in your survey responses.
- Community events you already planned to attend may be part of your assignment and your time spent providing outreach will be reimbursed.
- Assignments may include local school events, festivals, business-sponsored events, health fairs, with other vaccine events and activities as arranged.
- Minimal out-of-town travel is expected.
- Dependable transportation is required.
I am unsure of door-to-door canvassing in some areas. Please tell me more about that activity.
- Door-to-door canvassing will be organized with other community outreach workers from your area.
- Local law enforcement will be informed of your presence in neighborhoods.
- Badges or vests will be provided for authenticating identification purposes.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.
Do I need to be vaccinated?
- Participants are expected to be fully vaccinated.