CHS Research Associate I

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 24, 2025
CHS Research Associate I CHS Research Associate I Hiring Department: Community Health Sciences Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1029566 Posting Close Date: February 11, 2025 Salary: This is an hourly role that will average 10 hours per week (and will range from 10-20 hours per week). The hourly rate for this position is $24.00. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary The Peer Harm Reduction Support Champion Intervention Study is a CDC-funded research project that aims to train people who do not use drugs but know someone who does on how to help that person access available harm reduction tools and services, in order to increase access to these tools and services and to reduce the likelihood of overdose. It also aims to reduce substance use-related stigma and increase peer support. The Hourly Research Associate I for the project will engage in research/outreach activities with a focus on community outreach to faith-based organizations in the Austin and West Garfield Park communities. This individual will work closely with our community partners (COIP and the West Side Heroin and Opioid Task Force) as they conduct community outreach for the research project. Duties & Responsibilities Provide in-person assistance to our community partners and community outreach consultants as they travel throughout the community to engage in networking and relationship-building with faith-based organizations and other service-provision organizations in the Austin and Garfield Park communities Visit faith-based organizations and senior centers in the Austin and Garfield Park communities to discuss the research project with organization leaders and to conduct recruitment of research study participants Regularly update database to document our interactions with each community organization Provide weekly updates (via email and/or in Zoom meetings) to the research team on community outreach efforts Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required. Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures. Entry level knowledge of research methods. Have a flexible schedule to accommodate the scheduling needs of church leadership with whom outreach will be conducted (including availability to work up to 2 Sundays per month) Have familiarity with and comfort visiting the Austin and/or West Garfield Park communities Comfort speaking with church leadership about the general goals of the intervention project and research study Preferred Qualifications One year of prior experience in community engagement for public service, public health intervention, program implementation, or research The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. 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Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14126?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-4fdf78200c853e4f9a0870e9e729e393