P3 - Research Project Recruitment Coordinator

CAMBA INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMBA INC is seeking a Research Project Recruitment Coordinator in New York City to oversee recruitment for a research study. The role involves outreach to potential participants through both online and face-to-face interactions, providing navigation to necessary services.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, experience in community engagement, and a background in relevant social services. CAMBA offers a collaborative environment focused on community health and support.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid-sized organization.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfort with online outreach via social media.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment of study participants via outreach.
• Conduct risk screening for substance misuse and sexual health.
• Design and execute online recruitment strategy.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite

Online outreach via social media and dating/hook-up apps

Education

Sufficient education to comprehend oral/written information

Experience in a mid-sized (250+ employees) organization

Job description

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors, and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross‑section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty.

Program Overview

CAMBA subcontracts with Columbia University on the research project P3: “Estimating the Impact of a Multilevel, Multicomponent Intervention to Increase Uptake of HIV Testing and Biomedical HIV Prevention among African American/Black Gay, Bisexual, and Same‑gender Loving Men.” CAMBA oversees recruitment for the study and provides substance‑misuse and HIV/hepatitis prevention navigation, including navigation to PrEP, for study participants. A Recruitment Coordinator who identifies with the community of focus conducts in‑person and online outreach to their peers through dating apps/hook‑up sites.

Position

Research Project Recruitment Coordinator

Location: 1259 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Reports To: Supervisor II

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment of study participants through both online and in‑person outreach; conduct risk screening for substance misuse and sexual health; provide navigation to link clients to PrEP and other appropriate services; assist clients in attaining their goals by locating community resources and making appropriate social service referrals both within and outside CAMBA.
• Assume primary responsibility for recruitment strategy and community engagement for P3 study, a partnership between CAMBA and Columbia University.
• Identify and engage venues, organizations, and individuals as recruitment partners for P3.
• Conduct recruitment activities 2‑3 days per week.
• Design and execute online recruitment strategy (Meta, TikTok, dating/hook‑up apps, etc.) to support doubling of enrollments in year 2 of recruiting.
• Deliver peer navigation to enrolled P3 participants and other CAMBA clients.
• Prepare marketing materials for the program.
• Follow‑up with clients and referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization.
• Work with clients to break through barriers to client goals and assist clients in advocating for themselves and moving toward self‑sufficiency.
• Contact clients via telephone, mail and/or face‑to‑face home and office visits to ensure adherence to program, and document via progress notes.
• Escort clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.).
• Provide all required information for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Create and maintain client files and make copies of all client documents.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑intervention assessments of clients’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding HIV risk.
• Prescreen clients over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments.
• Assist clients in completing all CAMBA intake applications and forms.
• Schedule appointments for clients with referral organizations.
• Input client data and client progress information into an automated database.
• Contact clients for 30‑ and 90‑day follow‑up surveys.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: sufficient education (English‑speaking, reading, writing, and math abilities) to comprehend oral and written information and to assist callers and visitors and staff.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid‑sized (250+ employees) organization.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge about, understanding of, and ability to work closely with persons with HIV/AIDS and related issues.
• Experience and/or comfort conducting online outreach via social media and dating/hook‑up apps and websites.
• Required to work occasional evenings/weekend days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi‑lingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.