Human Subject Research Specialist I

This position is for a TAR Human Subjects Research Coordinator (HSRC1) who will serve as an ‘Engage Coach’ interventionist for research studies to reduce loneliness in older adults. Under the general guidance of the principal investigator (PI), with latitude for exercise of independent judgment, the HSRC will provide Engage Coaching via one-on-one sessions with older adult research participants. The goals of Engage Coaching are bolstering motivation for improving social connection, teaching an intentional and active approach to social interactions and relationships, developing problem solving skills, and engaging in repeated behavioral practice with social behaviors that promote feelings of positive social connection.

Responsibilities

Provide Engage Coaching intervention via one-on-one sessions with older adults to reduce loneliness; Utilize clinical judgment to provide a behavioral intervention called Engage Coaching; Maintain rapport, encourage personal disclosure of sensitive material, and follow ethical principles for participant well-being; Apply advanced clinical reasoning to provide support, information, and referrals to participants in distress; Maintain security of study data and follow confidentiality and storage protocol; Present participation information at weekly meetings with the PI; Schedule weekly appointments for coaching sessions via phone/email; Document session content and missed sessions in the study tracking database; Record sessions using IRB-approved and HIPAA-compliant procedures; Participate in weekly supervision with the PI and review feedback

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Associate's degree and completion of 6 months in the Human Subject Research Coordinator Trainee program required; equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have

Prior experience as a Phlebotomist preferred; Word processing and data analysis software preferred; Experience providing services to or conducting research with older adults preferred; Comfort with video calls (Zoom) preferred