We are seeking a part-time, hourly Interviewer to lead outreach and recruitment of study participants and foster strong working relationships between the research team and study community. The interviewer will report to the study Principal Investigator. This position will involve 19 hours of work per week. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: recruitment, eligibility screening, informed consent, and enrollment of prospective study participants; collection of baseline data from study participants (as applicable); linkage of participants to study teams; and data management and reporting.
This position requires in-person travel to sites across Baltimore or outside Baltimore in the Maryland region, such as health centers, offices, and community settings, to conduct position duties in-person. Personal protective equipment (PPE) a public transportation pass will be supplied by the study team to the selected candidate for the purposes of their study work.
The position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience with interviewing or outreach is preferable. The right candidate will enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment, and possess a demonstrated commitment to JHSON core values of diversity, inclusion, communication, and integrity.
Specific duties & responsibilities:
Establish relationships with community organizations and sites that serve the study population of immigrant or refugee women.
Perform in-person recruitment duties at identified sites.
Screen potential study participants for eligibility.
Obtain informed consent for the research study from prospective participants.
Collect baseline data from study participants through a structured interview, if applicable.
Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
Assist with data management and reporting.
Attend and participate in all required trainings, meetings, and daily team huddles (both in-person and/or virtual/phone).
Perform other study related duties as assigned
Minimum qualifications (mandatory):
High School Diploma/GED
Two (2) years of related experience preferably in research or clinical setting or community service environment.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the * JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for the required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. *
Preferred qualifications:
Interviewing and/or conducting outreach
Conducting community-based health research or program evaluation.
Collecting and managing data.
Work with immigrant or refugee populations.
Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to gain rapport quickly with, and be welcoming to, study participants.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent record-keeping and organizational skills.
Commitment to project goals.
Reliable attendance and ability to participate in virtual/phone-based team meetings.
Appreciation of and sensitivity to racial, cultural, and economic diversity.
Fluency in one or more of the following languages is highly desired: Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Chinese, French, and/or Vietnamese
Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II
Working Title: Research Program Assistant II
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $14.14-$19.44
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: flexible
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 06-MD: School of Nursing
Department name: 60009277-Research Administration
Personnel area: School of Nursing
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
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