Research Assistant

Lensa; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site connects a Research Assistant opportunity at NYU focused on community outreach and harm reduction. The role involves engaging with the Bronx community, supporting substance use disorder treatment, and conducting educational sessions in English and Spanish. This hybrid position is part-time and ideal for individuals dedicated to improving public health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Familiarity with Bronx and NYC community is necessary.
• Flexible schedule, with some evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach with community organizations in NYC.
• Facilitate surveys to gather community insights.
• Deliver training sessions on overdose prevention.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Empathy

Cultural competence

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Job Opportunity/Position Title: Research Assistant

Description of Location: Hybrid

Commitment: May - August

Salary Range/Hourly Pay: $23.00 per hour, 10-15 hours per week

Project Title: NYC Communities for Health (NYCC4H)

Project Description

NYC Communities for Health (NYCC4H) is a prevention-based and SAMHSA-funded program housed at NYU Silver School of Social Work. Our mission is to prevent STIs, underage drinking, and substance use through community prevention education, harm reduction resources, and referrals to social and clinical services to ensure safer cities and healthier futures for Bronx youth ages 13-24. By addressing historical health injustices for marginalized groups (e.g., Black and Latinx communities), we aim to minimize health disparities and empower community members to enact change in their daily lives. Related to these goals, NYCC4H also provides overdose prevention and response training with fentanyl test strips (FTS) and naloxone (NARCAN) to address substance use disparities in communities in need of such services.

Duties And Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will specialize primarily in Community Outreach and Engagement:

• Outreach: Conducting outreach with community organizations in NYC to create and carry out a community engagement plan.
• Data Collection: Facilitating surveys to gather community insights.
• Service Delivery: Conduct engaging and informative training sessions on opioid overdose prevention and response using fentanyl test strips (FTS) and naloxone (NARCAN). Training will be in English/Spanish, conducted in person at events throughout NYC and remotely via Zoom.
• Resource Identification: Identifying resources to help participants overcome care barriers and implementing referrals.
• Navigation Support: Assisting participants with accessing and staying in care for substance use disorders and STI/HIV treatment, including offering accompaniment when needed.
• Supply Preparation: Manage supplies for outreach and community events, as well as assist with inventory management.
  
  

Required Education, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Familiarity with the Bronx and NYC.
• Flexible schedule–some evening and weekend work required.
• Trustworthiness and empathy, particularly when working with people at risk for substance use disorders and HIV.
• Cultural competence in working with Hispanic/Latino and Black/African American communities is required.
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, And Skills

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
  
  

Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 professional references contact information.

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Sustainability Statement

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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