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Community Health Educator I - GVC Internet Gambling Research
Requisition Number: 10564
Pay Range: $19.96 - $30.03 per hour
Location: Commerce Place
Work Days: M-F 9-5
Category: Human and Social Services
Department: GVC Internet Gambling Research
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 40.00
Union Name: Non Union
Department Description
The Research Department at Cambridge Health Alliance advances the organization’s mission by supporting applied services and clinical research that promote health equity, improved delivery of mental health services to adults, youth and children, and community well-being. The department collaborates with a wide range of partners, including other research labs at CHA, other academic partners, including other Harvard Psychiatry Departments, community organizations, health systems, and public agencies. With multidisciplinary expertise, the individuals in the research department assist in the design, implementation and administration of rigorous, community-informed projects that generate actionable insights and drive positive, data-informed change. The mission of Division on Addiction (Division) is to alleviate addiction-related social, medical, and economic burdens through research, education, training, and outreach. The Division is housed in CHA’s Department of Psychiatry. Under the leadership of its Director, the Division provides a message of compassion, tolerance, acceptance, and hope, which is reflected in every aspect of its activities. The Division’s research reflects a commitment to challenging stigma and misinformation about addiction, and this work includes groundbreaking psychiatric epidemiological research focusing on addictive behavior. Through its educational activities and outreach and resources, including Continuing Education, faculty development courses, and research collaborations, the Division provides a meaningful voice within the public health and medical communities. Division faculty members have published a large portfolio of scholarly publications that are advancing how the world understands, discusses, and treats addiction.
The Research Department at Cambridge Health Alliance advances the organization’s mission by supporting applied services and clinical research that promote health equity, improved delivery of mental health services to adults, youth and children, and community well-being. The department collaborates with a wide range of partners, including other research labs at CHA, other academic partners, including other Harvard Psychiatry Departments, community organizations, health systems, and public agencies. With multidisciplinary expertise, the individuals in the research department assist in the design, implementation and administration of rigorous, community-informed projects that generate actionable insights and drive positive, data-informed change. The mission of Division on Addiction (Division) is to alleviate addiction-related social, medical, and economic burdens through research, education, training, and outreach. The Division is housed in CHA’s Department of Psychiatry. Under the leadership of its Director, the Division provides a message of compassion, tolerance, acceptance, and hope, which is reflected in every aspect of its activities. The Division’s research reflects a commitment to challenging stigma and misinformation about addiction, and this work includes groundbreaking psychiatric epidemiological research focusing on addictive behavior. Through its educational activities and outreach and resources, including Continuing Education, faculty development courses, and research collaborations, the Division provides a meaningful voice within the public health and medical communities. Division faculty members have published a large portfolio of scholarly publications that are advancing how the world understands, discusses, and treats addiction.
Summary
The Division on Addiction (the Division) seeks a Community Health Educator I to be a thought partner for and key contributor to its professional and community-based capacity building and public health initiatives. Reporting to the Division’s Director of Academic Affairs, this individual will work with an interdisciplinary team of Harvard Medical School faculty and research associates to help build a culture of commitment to health and health equity in the region, with a focus on alleviating harm caused by addiction.
Qualifications
- Education/Training: Bachelor’s Degree
- Work Experience: 2 years related experience requested
- Language: Knowledge of a second language (e.g., Spanish, Haitian Creole, Brazilian
- Portuguese) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work with people of different races, ethnicities, ages, and abilities -
- Excellent written and oral communication, including experience developing visually appealing
- materials and presentations
- Understanding of health equity concepts, including racial and social justice - Basic
- understanding of research methods and statistical analysis strongly preferred - Must be
- punctual, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable transportation required
- Knowledge of Google Suite and its applications, preferred
- Experience with minor website edits (no coding), a plus
- Experience with desktop publishing (e.g., Adobe InDesign), preferred
- Excellent internet research skills, a must
Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
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