Interviewer

Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD, United States

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The department of Health Behavior & Society is 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 & Responsibilities

Recruitment and enroll research participants.
Data collection activities such as participant screening, obtaining informed consent, conducting interviews.
Use computerized interviewing tools.
HIV counseling and testing.
Providing referrals to care.
Proficiency in computer systems and electronic communications.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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.

Maintain 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.

Ability to interact with a variety of people.

Experience recruiting and interviewing study participants.

Comfortable with data entry and able to adapt to new software with appropriate training.

Able to occasionally work flexible hours to accommodate protocol needs.

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 Qualifications

High School Diploma or graduation equivalent, with some college courses preferred.

Some related experience.

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma / Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience 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.

Classified Title : Research Program Assistant

Job Posting Title (Working Title) : Interviewer

Role / Level / Range : ACRO40 / E / 02 / CB

Starting Salary Range : $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w / exp.)

Employee group : Casual / On Call

Schedule : Monday to Friday 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm, possibly one weekday evening with extended hours to 7pm, possibly some Saturdays 9am-12pm

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Location : School of Public Health

Department name : HBS-Research Projects

Personnel area : School of Public Health

Total 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 : https : / / hr.jhu.edu / benefits-worklife / .

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 JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .

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.

EEOis the Law

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Accommodation 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 jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https : / / accessibility.jhu.edu / .

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 seasonal flu vaccine . 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 https : / / www.hopkinsmedicine.org / coronavirus / covid-19-vaccine / and all other JHU applicants should visit https : / / covidinfo.jhu.edu / health-safety / covid-vaccination-information / .

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.

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