Research Program Assistant II
Job title: Research Program Assistant II in USA at Johns Hopkins University
Company: Johns Hopkins University
Job description: The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) is located within the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. CIH employs approximately 250 staff and faculty across 10 distinct satellite office locations. The core activities housed at CIH include research studies of behavioral/mental health, infectious diseases, a graduate and doctoral training and scholarship program and wide array of public health service activities. More information about the CIH can be found at Home - Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health (jhu.edu)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 ll. The Research Program Assistant II will primarily assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks for the Family Spirit Long-term Follow-up Study, 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 patient follow-up over time.Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as a Research Program Assistant II for behavioral health projects in or near San Carlos, AZ.
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, working closely with the Program Managers to ensure the survey is delivered with 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, 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.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficiency 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.
Other
Ability to travel as needed, including overnight trips.
Valid driver's license issued by the state of residence with a good driving record.
Flexibility is required to ensure that evening and weekend work is completed as needed.
This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
Two years 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.
Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Assistant II
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: 19 hours per week PRN As needed
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: 10001145-Center for Indigenous Health
Personnel area: School of Public HealthTotal Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: .Education and Experience Equivalency
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.Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the .Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.EEO is the LawAccommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit .Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit and all other JHU applicants should visit .The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.Remote
Expected salary: $15.7 - 26.25 per hour
Location: USA
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Company: Johns Hopkins University
Job description: The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) is located within the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. CIH employs approximately 250 staff and faculty across 10 distinct satellite office locations. The core activities housed at CIH include research studies of behavioral/mental health, infectious diseases, a graduate and doctoral training and scholarship program and wide array of public health service activities. More information about the CIH can be found at Home - Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health (jhu.edu)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 ll. The Research Program Assistant II will primarily assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks for the Family Spirit Long-term Follow-up Study, 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 patient follow-up over time.Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as a Research Program Assistant II for behavioral health projects in or near San Carlos, AZ.
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, working closely with the Program Managers to ensure the survey is delivered with 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, 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.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficiency 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.
Other
Ability to travel as needed, including overnight trips.
Valid driver's license issued by the state of residence with a good driving record.
Flexibility is required to ensure that evening and weekend work is completed as needed.
This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
Two years 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.
Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Assistant II
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: 19 hours per week PRN As needed
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: 10001145-Center for Indigenous Health
Personnel area: School of Public HealthTotal Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: .Education and Experience Equivalency
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.Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the .Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.EEO is the LawAccommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit .Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit and all other JHU applicants should visit .The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.Remote
Expected salary: $15.7 - 26.25 per hour
Location: USA
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