Outreach Worker (JHSPH Wood Clinic ALIVE Study, Dept. of Epidemiology)

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

33d • $15 - $23

About The Position

The ALIVE Study is seeking an Outreach Worker who will play a pivotal role in locating and retaining study participants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Professional interaction with inter-agency and intra-agency staff is a regular component of this position. Interaction with program staff is frequent and the ability to work well as a member of a research team with a high degree of self-motivation is required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Nice To Haves

• Some college course work is a plus.
• Prior experience with client/participant outreach is desirable.
• Ability to use computer and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and REDCap Database and spreadsheet knowledge.
• Applicant should feel comfortable working with a diverse group of people.
• Applicant should have reliable transportation and be familiar with the Baltimore transportation system so as to be able to assist clients.
• Familiarity with Baltimore city agencies, homeless shelters, substance abuse programs is desirable.
• Special knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of HIV, Hepatitis C, and substance use & medical terminology associated with HIV disease.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to service agencies and care facilities in effort to maintain contact with participants.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with local area clinic personnel (admissions coordinator, clinical services coordinator, emergency services coordinator) that interface with study staff and participants of this study.
• Conduct follow-up activities (phone calls, mailings, and in-person reminders) to ensure that participants return for follow-up visits.
• Conduct street outreach (visit participants' residences, homeless shelters, free kitchens, and hangouts) to locate participants who have been lost to follow-up.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees