The Center for Indigenous Health (Center) is located administratively within the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The core activities housed at the Center include research studies of infectious diseases and behavioral health, and a training program.
The goals of the Behavioral and Mental Health projects are to evaluate the impact and efficacy of research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for Native American families and communities. Study data results will focus on public health outcomes specific to the approved protocols at the worksite.
We are seeking a Research Program Assistant who will primarily assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks for various research studies at the site, interacting with the investigators, collaborators, and participants in a research environment. This person will assist in carrying out research in accordance with good clinical practices in such activities as obtaining informed consent, data and specimen collection, and participant follow-up over time.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
(This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.)
- Complete training and prove proficient in the curriculum. Complete booster trainings as necessary.
- Recruit eligible study participants and administer informed consent.
- Deliver the curriculum to eligible participants, working closely with the Program Managers to ensure the curriculum is delivered with fidelity and quality.
- Provide referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Provide transportation for eligible participants.
- Travel to and conduct school or home-based lessons.
- Collect data from participants, which may include some or all of the following: interview data; self-report data; observational data in the home; health specimen collections.
- Review data for document accuracy and processing as needed.
- Update program logs and maintain up-to-date data entry records as needed.
- Work with the rest of project team on duties related to the general conduct of the program and evaluation and participate in staff meetings to review project goals and progress.
- Attend field-based trainings and meetings (travel required).
- Provide referrals for youth and families to outside services and entities as appropriate.
- Represent the project in a community setting to initiate and maintain interest in the project.
- Attend and (co-)facilitate Community Advisory Board meetings as necessary.
- Assist with dissemination of project findings in annual reports, at national conferences and in the scientific literature.
- Assist with other Center-wide programmatic duties as needed.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Proficient in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Independent and self-motivated.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.
- May be required to collect and process specimens.
Other
- Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.
- Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed. Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.
- May be required to work at other sites.
- This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or graduation equivalent, with some college courses preferred.
- Some related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Native language speaker.
- Knowledge of the community geography, ability to locate participant homes and navigate rural roads effectively and safely.
- Familiarity with community priorities, cultural teachings and practices.
The Center for Indigenous Health (Center) is located administratively within the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The core activities housed at the Center include research studies of infectious diseases and behavioral health, and a training program.
The goals of the Behavioral and Mental Health projects are to evaluate the impact and efficacy of research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for Native American families and communities. Study data results will focus on public health outcomes specific to the approved protocols at the worksite.
We are seeking a Research Program Assistant who will primarily assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks for various research studies at the site, interacting with the investigators, collaborators, and participants in a research environment. This person will assist in carrying out research in accordance with good clinical practices in such activities as obtaining informed consent, data and specimen collection, and participant follow-up over time.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
(This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.)
- Complete training and prove proficient in the curriculum. Complete booster trainings as necessary.
- Recruit eligible study participants and administer informed consent.
- Deliver the curriculum to eligible participants, working closely with the Program Managers to ensure the curriculum is delivered with fidelity and quality.
- Provide referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Provide transportation for eligible participants.
- Travel to and conduct school or home-based lessons.
- Collect data from participants, which may include some or all of the following: interview data; self-report data; observational data in the home; health specimen collections.
- Review data for document accuracy and processing as needed.
- Update program logs and maintain up-to-date data entry records as needed.
- Work with the rest of project team on duties related to the general conduct of the program and evaluation and participate in staff meetings to review project goals and progress.
- Attend field-based trainings and meetings (travel required).
- Provide referrals for youth and families to outside services and entities as appropriate.
- Represent the project in a community setting to initiate and maintain interest in the project.
- Attend and (co-)facilitate Community Advisory Board meetings as necessary.
- Assist with dissemination of project findings in annual reports, at national conferences and in the scientific literature.
- Assist with other Center-wide programmatic duties as needed.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Proficient in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Independent and self-motivated.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.
- May be required to collect and process specimens.
Other
- Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.
- Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed. Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.
- May be required to work at other sites.
- This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or graduation equivalent, with some college courses preferred.
- Some related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Native language speaker.
- Knowledge of the community geography, ability to locate participant homes and navigate rural roads effectively and safely.
- Familiarity with community priorities, cultural teachings and practices.
Classified Title: Research Program Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: Min $15.25 - Max $23.00 HRLY ($40,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: New Mexico
Department name: Center for Indigenous Health
Personnel area: School of Public Health
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
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 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.
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