Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

We are recruiting for a Peer Navigator Position for the Emory HEALthy Brain and
Child Development (HBCD) Study. Emory is part of a national consortium that will use
state-of-the-art neuroimaging and developmental neuroscience to analyze brain development in opioid-exposed and non-drug-exposed infants and children across a variety of regions and
demographics. Women will be recruited in pregnancy and followed over time to assess the outcomes in their offspring over the course of their early childhood. The Peer Navigator will be involved in various activities related to carrying out the project.

We will be looking for someone with lived experience of recovery from substance abuse disorder (SUD) who will assist with engagement of pregnant persons and families
affected by addiction in the HBCD study by leveraging their recovery peer support and resource navigation skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits, screens, identifies, contacts, and interviews participants to obtain data for assigned research projects.
• Interviews may be conducted in person, in a clinical setting, the subject's residence, or by telephone.
• Coordinates the data collection process.
• May abstract data from the participant's medical record.
• Schedules appointments, obtains consent forms, explains the study to the participant and collects data.
• May observe participants and record results of observation through written documentation or video recording.
• Edits completed questionnaires for completeness, legibility and accuracy.
• Follows up with participants to obtain missing data or clarify existing data.
• Designs forms, worksheets and study questionnaires.
• May code and enter data into a database.
• Compiles data and produces reports to be used for analysis of research findings.
• May monitor blood pressure and heart rate and may take vital signs and height/weight measurements.
• May collect blood, saliva, or urine samples from participants and prepare them for laboratory testing.
• Provides direction to others engaged in the interviewing process.
• Maintains required record-keeping.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of administrative support, customer service or other related experience which includes one year of interviewing experience.
• Data entry experience.
• Positions that require drawing blood require completion of a phlebotomy training program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree
• Able to work with computer programs commonly used in research settings, such as Outlook, Word, and Zoom
• Has access to reliable transportation
• Able to timely communicate via cell phone
• Has personal lived experience of SUD recovery, currently in recovery of at least 12 months.
• Lived experience of substance use/SUD related to pregnancy or early childhood parenting
• Be a Certified Peer Specialist; provide documentation of certification
• Experience working with other persons who used substances during pregnancy or early parenthood
• Research experience: personal or professional
• Valid drivers license and working vehicle
  

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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