Research Assistant 1

weke.yale.edu

New Haven, Connecticut, US
$27.74 ph
On-site
Peer support services experience
Non-judgmental approach with participants
Knowledge of hcv and substance use treatment
Yale University is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Recovery and Health Support initiatives of the Community Health Care Van program, focusing on hepatitis C testing and treatment, as well as overdose prevention. The ideal candidate will have experience in peer support services, particularly for individuals with substance use disorders and health-related social needs

Job Summary

  • This position is for a Recovery and Health Support (RHS) with the Yale Community Health Care Van (CHCV) program, working on hepatitis C (HCV) testing and overdose prevention initiatives.
  • Responsibilities include working directly with participants, assisting with outreach, providing feedback on protocols, and participating in quality meetings.
  • The role requires proven experience in peer support services and a willingness to work in mobile or outreach settings in New Haven and surrounding areas.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Yale University is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Recovery and Health Support initiatives of the Community Health Care Van program, focusing on hepatitis C testing and treatment, as well as overdose prevention. The ideal candidate will have experience in peer support services, particularly for individuals with substance use disorders and health-related social needs.

Salary

$27.74

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Peer support services experience
  • Non-judgmental approach with participants
  • Knowledge of HCV and substance use treatment
  • Overdose prevention knowledge
  • Willingness to work in mobile/outreach settings

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual Spanish/English
  • Experience with high health-related social needs
  • Experience with community clean up and naloxone distribution

Key Requirements

  • Completion of recovery coaching program after hire
  • Experience with individuals experiencing homelessness, SUD, HIV, HCV, or SMI
  • Six years of related work experience OR Associate's degree with four years of experience OR Bachelor's degree with little/no experience

Work Rights

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