Community Outreach Harm Reduction Field Specialist

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Community Outreach Worker within the Health Behavior and Society Department to support a research project focused on harm reduction for people who use drugs. The role involves data collection, outreach, client interactions, and referrals for medical and social services, with mobile outreach components in Baltimore and surrounding counties.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience; a Bachelor's degree is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Education may substitute per JHU equivalency formula.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for health behavior or related field.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing operational plans to meet research goals.
• Set up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements (interviews, questionnaires).
• Process data by organizing records and study files.
• Run basic analyses and prepare routine reports.

Skills

Oral communications

Written communications

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent experience per JHU formula

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Community Outreach Worker within the Health Behavior and Society Department to support a research project focused on harm reduction for people who use drugs. The role involves data collection, outreach, client interactions, and referrals for medical and social services, with mobile outreach components in Baltimore and surrounding counties.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience; a Bachelor's degree is