Human Research Technologist 2 - Public Health Sciences

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Public Health Sciences at PennState College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is looking for a candidate (Full Time HR105, about 4 days a week) to assist in the conduct of a research project focused on developing a navigation-based telehealth methodology to engage black men in informed decision-making for prostate cancer screening. The candidate will serve as a Patient Navigator by assisting with study recruitment and be primarily responsible for engaging study participants through virtual individual sessions with participants. Patient Navigators are committed to removing the client's barriers to care by identifying critical resources and issues, and promoting client health. In addition, the candidate will oversee data collection, data entry and data management.  Preference is for a candidate with some level of college education or greater, good interpersonal skills and background in a social or health care setting. Experience in word processing, spreadsheet, video conferencing, and presentation software such as PowerPoint are desirable.

This is a limited term position, funded for one year with possibility of refunding.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check 

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• 
  CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

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  CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

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  If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
  

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Public Health Sciences at PennState College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is looking for a candidate (Full Time HR105, about 4 days a week) to assist in the conduct of a research project focused on developing a navigation-based telehealth methodology to engage black men in informed decision-making for prostate cancer screening. The candidate will serve as a Patient Navigator by assisting with study recruitment and be primarily responsible for engaging study participants through virtual individual sessions with participants. Patient Navigators are committed to removing the client's barriers to care by identifying critical resources and issues, and promoting client health. In addition, the candidate will oversee data collection, data entry and data management.  Preference is for a candidate with some level of college education or greater, good interpersonal skills and background in a social or health care setting. Experience in word processing, spreadsheet, video conferencing, and presentation software such as PowerPoint are desirable.

This is a limited term position, funded for one year with possibility of refunding.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check 

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Affirmative Action

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines

Hershey, PA