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Research Study Recruitment Assistant

Employer
Heluna Health
Location
San Francisco, California
Salary
$21 per hour
Closing date
Oct 4, 2020

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Focus Areas
Mental Health / Crisis Intervention
Job Function
Research
Position Type
Part Time, Temporary / Seasonal
Degree Level
Bachelors
Willingness to Travel
up to 25%
Experience Level
Administrative

Job Details

Heluna Health invites applications for the part-time position of Study Recruitment Assistant in the Center on Substance Use and Health (CSUH) at the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The Center on Substance Use and Health conducts pharmacologic and behavioral interventions and observational studies to maximize the health outcomes of people use alcohol, methamphetamine, opioids, and other substances. We work with people who are actively using substances, and focus on meeting their goals related to their substance use, including reduction in use in harms, prevention or treatment of infectious diseases, or prevention of drug overdose.

We conduct research in a community-based environment in downtown San Francisco, with the facilities and resources needed to perform complex clinical research studies (suite of exam rooms, alarmed pharmacy for medication trials, and on-site CLIA-waived laboratory). We are proud to treat people who use substances with respect and dignity and enjoy a close-knit culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and fun.

We are seeking an outgoing, committed, detail-oriented, energetic person to join our recruitment study team.

Position Focus: The Recruitment Assistant’s primary responsibilities will be to conduct recruitment activities for all pharmacologic and behavioral interventions and observational trials within our unit. Essential responsibilities are listed below.

Special Requirements: Must be comfortable working with substance users and diverse populations in settings such as HIV clinics, transgender health clinics, behavioral health clinics, community-based organizations, needle exchanges, and sex clubs. Applicants must also have experience with street-based recruitment (active and passive).
 

This is a temporary, grant-funded, part time(20 hours a week), benefited position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

Pay rate: $21 per hour

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter AND resume for consideration

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Support the recruitment and research team in recruiting participants
  • Assist in training new members of the recruitment/outreach team
  • Conduct telephone recruitment, eligibility screening, and data entry
  • Manage the scheduling of participant appointments
  • Assist in the retention of potential participants during the study screening process and through follow-up, including sending appointment reminders (via call, text and email)
  • Recruit diverse substance-using participants for all trials currently enrolling
  • Meet and/or exceed enrollment goals
  • Manage ordering of recruitment supplies, schwag, and other collateral
  • Assist in managing relationships and systems through UCSF such as ResearchMatch, MyCharts, CTSI/PRP
  • Create, maintain, monitor, and report on social media campaigns used for participant recruitment
  • Build and execute geo/other social media strategy on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Blendr Scruff, Grindr, Jack’d, Adam 4 Adam and BBRT
  • Experience with website design (WordPress, Weebly, Squarespace or Wix), development and maintenance experience preferred
  • Requires a flexible schedule that will range from daytime, weekend and evening hours
  • Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

  • Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience with day-to-day calendar management
  • Previous experience working with substance users preferred

 Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to racial, ethnic, cultural, and sexual diversity is required
  • Candidates for the position must be willing to learn a variety of skills related to recruiting and details about our research studies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                                       Frequently

Walk                                        Frequently

Sit                                            Frequently

Handling / Fingering               Constantly

Reach Outward                       Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder           Frequently

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend     Occasionally

Lift / Carry                               Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull                                 Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See                                          Constantly

Taste/Smell                             Not Applicable

Not Applicable          Not required for essential functions

Occasionally             (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently                 (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly                 (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled, and also outdoors

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

All qualified applicants will be considered for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Please apply at the following URL:  https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PUB1001PUBH/JobBoard/6705aa07-0bcb-4660-ad1b-2fda952becc7/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=c70a6e95-3770-4b28-a0aa-5dcd32cd4a0c

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

 

Company

Heluna Health is the leading provider of program services and fiscal sponsorship for over 250 population health initiatives. We empower public health agencies, academic researchers, public/private consortia, and nonprofits.

We provide the infrastructure and support organizations need to ensure that population health resources reach more people. This way, professionals can focus on innovating to improve lives.

Company info
Website
Telephone
800.201.7320
Location
13300 Crossroads Parkway North Suite 450
City of Industry
CA
91746
US

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