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Community Health Worker at Research Foundation CUNY | LAYIQ

Required: Experienced community health educator; or a bachelor's degree in public health, health education, social work, psychology, nursing, or a related field.
Experience facilitating adult health education classes or group programs via Zoom.
Experience with research, including strict adherence to research protocols.
Solid understanding of research ethics, privacy and confidentiality rules and practice.
Ability to follow research protocol and handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
Experience working in immigrant communities is essential. Experience working with African immigrants is desirable.
Strong cultural competency and knowledge of West African cultures; experience working with Ghanaian communities strongly preferred.
Must be tech-savvy and able to troubleshoot for research participants and self (Wi-Fi connection, Zoom, cell-phones, questionnaires, website access, etc.).
Ability to handle multiple digital devices at the same time, e.g., cellphone, hotspot, iPad.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills.
Must be able to work at least 10 hours per week, days, nights (EST), and/or weekends.
The position is temporary and can be in person or remote (United States only).
Completion of CITI training courses in social and behavioral research with human subjects is required for all staff. CUNY Provides free access to the needed CITI trainings and refresher courses as needed.
Preferred: Experience working with Ghanaian or African immigrant communities in New York City.
Familiarity with culturally adapted health interventions.
Familiarity in one or more Ghanaian languages such as Twi, Fante, Ga, or Ewe.
Experience with community-based participatory research or community-engaged programs.
Pay Range: $30.00-$40.00/hour
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