Johns Hopkins University
Interviewer
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
We are seeking an
Interviewer
who will contribute to the field activities for an ongoing community health project that measures prevalence of HIV, health and social issues, health-related behaviors and access to services among people who use drugs in the Baltimore metro region. The RPA will participate in data collection activities, including consent procedures, participant screening, and interviewing using computerized interviewing tools.
Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesSpecific duties will include recruitment and enrollment of research participants, data collection activities such as participant screening, obtaining informed consent, conducting interviews using computerized interviewing tools, HIV counseling and testing, and providing referrals to care.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.
Minimum QualificationsHigh 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 QualificationsExperience with research or data collection activities preferred.
Maryland HIV pre- and post-test counseling certification preferred.Experience with computers and data collection technologies preferred.Prior experience with study populations and/or other diverse populations preferred.Able to occasionally work flex hours preferred.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.Demonstrated experience working independently and ability to work well in an unstructured environment as well as part of a team.Strong attention to detail and protocol adherence, while maintaining flexibility to respond to multiple priorities.Demonstrated experience with study population and/or other marginalized and diverse populations.Familiarity with or interest in harm reduction and public health approaches to drug use and related risk reduction.Understanding of data collection processes, strong organizational skills and ability to interact with a variety of people.Experience recruiting and interviewing study participants.Proficiency in computer systems and electronic communications.Comfortable with data entry and able to adapt to new software with appropriate training.Able to occasionally work flexible hours to accommodate protocol needs.
Classified Title: Research Program AssistantJob Posting Title (Working Title):InterviewerRole/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CBStarting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Casual / On CallSchedule: Monday to Thursday 10:30am-5pm or 5:00pm-8:00pmExempt Status:Non-ExemptLocation:School of Public HealthDepartment name: HBS-Research ProjectsPersonnel area: School of Public Health
Interviewer
who will contribute to the field activities for an ongoing community health project that measures prevalence of HIV, health and social issues, health-related behaviors and access to services among people who use drugs in the Baltimore metro region. The RPA will participate in data collection activities, including consent procedures, participant screening, and interviewing using computerized interviewing tools.
Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesSpecific duties will include recruitment and enrollment of research participants, data collection activities such as participant screening, obtaining informed consent, conducting interviews using computerized interviewing tools, HIV counseling and testing, and providing referrals to care.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.
Minimum QualificationsHigh 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 QualificationsExperience with research or data collection activities preferred.
Maryland HIV pre- and post-test counseling certification preferred.Experience with computers and data collection technologies preferred.Prior experience with study populations and/or other diverse populations preferred.Able to occasionally work flex hours preferred.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.Demonstrated experience working independently and ability to work well in an unstructured environment as well as part of a team.Strong attention to detail and protocol adherence, while maintaining flexibility to respond to multiple priorities.Demonstrated experience with study population and/or other marginalized and diverse populations.Familiarity with or interest in harm reduction and public health approaches to drug use and related risk reduction.Understanding of data collection processes, strong organizational skills and ability to interact with a variety of people.Experience recruiting and interviewing study participants.Proficiency in computer systems and electronic communications.Comfortable with data entry and able to adapt to new software with appropriate training.Able to occasionally work flexible hours to accommodate protocol needs.
Classified Title: Research Program AssistantJob Posting Title (Working Title):InterviewerRole/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CBStarting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Casual / On CallSchedule: Monday to Thursday 10:30am-5pm or 5:00pm-8:00pmExempt Status:Non-ExemptLocation:School of Public HealthDepartment name: HBS-Research ProjectsPersonnel area: School of Public Health