Columbia University
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 5
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: 35.36 - 35.36
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Columbia University's Wellness Center is home to Columbia's Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Institute called 'InTOuCH.' This program recruits trusted members of churches from New York City to complete an 8-week, certified CHW training curriculum. Graduates from the program are enlisted to support the CHURCH research team in increasing access to colorectal screening among African American church and community members.
The CHW will collaborate directly with the research team from Columbia University Irving Medical Center to organize and implement colorectal cancer screening events at local churches and affiliated spaces. They will provide referrals for colorectal cancer screenings and offer Motivational Interviewing to community members.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the research team in the implementation of the study
Complete Orientation and 8-week InTOuCH training
Organize and host community screening events
Identify and recruit eligible church congregants and community members to participate in the colorectal cancer screening
Complete study-specific booster training sessions
Participate in focus groups at the end of the study
Support research participants in study implementation, data collection and follow-ups
Deliver motivational interviewing sessions or regular counseling related to colorectal cancer health resources
Provide referrals for colorectal cancer screenings
Make follow-up phone calls to eligible participants to schedule 3 m, 6 m, and 12 m screenings
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma required. Graduate of Columbia's certified CHW training Institute called 'InTOuCH' or TRIUMPH specific training program.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate of Columbia's certified CHW Training Institute called 'InTOuCH'
Be in good standing with ZMBBI Wellness Center leaders as a Community Health Worker
Be an active member of a local church in NYC
Conducted at least one prior church-based health screening event
Knowledge of health disparities research
Familiar with Institutional Review Board protocols, databases, etc.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple diverse projects
Flexibility in hours (i.e., will work at least 2 Saturdays or Sundays / month)
Experience developing, distributing, and evaluating research studies
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 5
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: 35.36 - 35.36
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Columbia University's Wellness Center is home to Columbia's Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Institute called 'InTOuCH.' This program recruits trusted members of churches from New York City to complete an 8-week, certified CHW training curriculum. Graduates from the program are enlisted to support the CHURCH research team in increasing access to colorectal screening among African American church and community members.
The CHW will collaborate directly with the research team from Columbia University Irving Medical Center to organize and implement colorectal cancer screening events at local churches and affiliated spaces. They will provide referrals for colorectal cancer screenings and offer Motivational Interviewing to community members.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the research team in the implementation of the study
Complete Orientation and 8-week InTOuCH training
Organize and host community screening events
Identify and recruit eligible church congregants and community members to participate in the colorectal cancer screening
Complete study-specific booster training sessions
Participate in focus groups at the end of the study
Support research participants in study implementation, data collection and follow-ups
Deliver motivational interviewing sessions or regular counseling related to colorectal cancer health resources
Provide referrals for colorectal cancer screenings
Make follow-up phone calls to eligible participants to schedule 3 m, 6 m, and 12 m screenings
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma required. Graduate of Columbia's certified CHW training Institute called 'InTOuCH' or TRIUMPH specific training program.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate of Columbia's certified CHW Training Institute called 'InTOuCH'
Be in good standing with ZMBBI Wellness Center leaders as a Community Health Worker
Be an active member of a local church in NYC
Conducted at least one prior church-based health screening event
Knowledge of health disparities research
Familiar with Institutional Review Board protocols, databases, etc.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple diverse projects
Flexibility in hours (i.e., will work at least 2 Saturdays or Sundays / month)
Experience developing, distributing, and evaluating research studies
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.