Research Program Assisant II

$32,656 - $54,600/Yr

Johns Hopkins - Baltimore, MD

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Baltimore, MD

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Program Assistant II at the Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) plays a crucial role in supporting behavioral health projects, particularly the Family Spirit Long-term Follow-up Study. This position involves logistical and operational tasks, including participant recruitment, data collection, and community engagement, all aimed at improving health outcomes for Native American families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Complete training and prove proficient in the curriculum.
• Complete booster trainings as necessary.
• Recruit eligible study participants and administer informed consent.
• Deliver the survey to eligible participants, ensuring fidelity and quality.
• Provide referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Provide transportation for eligible participants.
• Travel to and conduct visits with participants.
• Collect data from participants, including interview data, self-report data, observational data, and health specimen collections.
• Review data for document accuracy and processing as needed.
• Update program logs and maintain up-to-date data entry records.
• Work with the project team on duties related to the general conduct of the program and evaluation.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Two years related experience.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of residence with a good driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Flexibility to ensure that evening and weekend work is completed as needed.
• Ability to travel as needed, including overnight trips.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary ranging from $15.70 to $26.25, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work in a meaningful role that impacts public health outcomes for Native American communities.