Community-Based Research Assistant, MOON Study (RTI)

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00 per hour.

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

SUMMARY

Heluna Health and the Community Health and Implementation Research Program at RTI International seek a Community-Based Research Assistant to participate in multiple aspects of a community-based research study about drug use and harm reduction services in San Francisco, CA.

RTI International – MOON Study (0997)

Work will be conducted at multiple community field sites and during street outreach (indoors and outdoors) in San Francisco neighborhoods that are impacted by high levels of drug use.

Work will require some travel and driving to transport supplies to field sites and conduct outreach activities.

This is a 50%-time position (20 hours per week) with some potential hours on weekends, early mornings, and evenings.

Study operating hours will vary during the study period.

The current workdays include Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays with hours varying by day from 8am to 5pm.

The study entails approximately 4 years of data collection.

We are currently 7 months into data collection.

We are seeking a flexible and detail-oriented person with strong interpersonal skills, extensive (paid or volunteer) experience with harm reduction, trauma informed practices, and outreach and engagement with people who are homeless, use drugs, and/or have mental health concerns.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Community Outreach

• Build relationships with community organizations where data can be collected
• Recruit and refer eligible study participants to the study field sites
• Conduct street-based participant engagement
• Share research information and field questions in street and community settings

Field Site Coordination

• Identify and secure field sites for data collection across the San Francisco Bay Area
• Collaborate with Project Coordinator on participant flow, hospitality, and scheduling at field sites as needed
• Assist Project Coordinator with set up and break down of field sites
• Contribute to creating an environment of welcome, respect, care, and safety for community members participating in the research at field sites through harm reduction and trauma informed practices

Data Collection

• Conduct structured, quantitative interviews with study participants
• Operate computerized data collection program (CAPI) on a laptop computer and tablet
• Providing interested study participants with referrals to health and social services as needed

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience ...