On-Site Research Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Research & Evaluation Group

ROLE TYPE: Full-Time

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to apply. The required cover letter is not just a formality; it is an opportunity to both demonstrate strong writing and explain how your skills and experiences translate to the work of R&E Group and make you a good fit for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Research & Evaluation Group (R&E Group) at Public Health Management Corporation is seeking a full-time On-Site Research Assistant to conduct survey data collection and related research activities for a CDC-funded evaluation of the Pathways to Recovery partial hospitalization program, which provides integrated treatment for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. R&E Group conducts applied research and evaluation, including work on program efficacy, intervention effectiveness, and needs assessments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and community-engaged work environment, contributing directly to an evaluation designed to better understand the impact of this program in reducing overdose deaths and related outcomes.

R&E Group is committed to creating a pathway for employees to further their careers and encouraging growth within the department and beyond. Professional development opportunities are available. We are an equal opportunity employer that holds diversity and inclusion as values central to our mission and essential for our success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Research Assistant will be on site five days per week and report to a Senior Project Director and will be based primarily at the Pathways to Recovery site, conducting recruitment, enrollment, data collection, participant tracking and supporting analysis, and dissemination. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, those below.

• Recruit individuals presenting at the Pathways to Recovery program to take part in a study examining the program’s impact on substance use and related outcomes.
• Obtain informed consent from study participants.
• Administer structured interviews at multiple time points.
• Collect and enter data, including participant contact information and interview responses.
• Schedule and coordinate participant interviews and follow-up appointments through direct communication with participants.
• Track, document, and reconcile participant incentives.
• Attend and participate in all required trainings and meetings.
• Conduct participant outreach and retention activities as needed.
• Code, clean, and analyze data using SPSS, Excel, or other software.
• Assist with the preparation of progress reports, data requests, presentations, and publications.
• Engage with study participants, community members, and clients in a way that is inclusive and respectful of cultural differences.
  
  
  

SKILLS:

• Excellent reading and active listening skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly and engage respectfully with research participants
• Excellent recordkeeping and organization skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Reliable attendance
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of primary and secondary data collection techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other related software
• Preferred: Experience with SPSS and REDCap
• Comfortable working in an urban community setting and able to be on site five days per week
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least 4 years of post-high school education, training, or work experience
• At least 1 year of professional experience demonstrating the qualities and skills necessary to successfully execute position responsibilities
• Prior experience with survey administration and outreach with individuals from underserved populations required
• Preferred: Spanish proficiency
• Preferred: Prior experience with managing and analyzing data
• Preferred: Experience working on grants and proposals
  
  
  

COMPENSATION:

• PHMC Salary Grade 16
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• This position includes a comprehensive benefits package.
  
  
  

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.