We are seeking a **_Research Program Assistant_** (RPA) who will contribute to the field activities for an ongoing community health project that measures prevalence of HIV, health and social issues, health-related behaviors and access to services among people who use drugs in the Baltimore metro region. Will participate in data collection activities, including consent procedures, participant screening, and interviewing using computerized interviewing tools. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail while adhering to protocol procedures. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** + Recruitment and enroll research participants. + Data collection activities such as participant screening, obtaining informed consent, conducting interviews. + Use computerized interviewing tools. + HIV counseling and testing. + Providing referrals to care. + Proficiency in computer systems and electronic communications. + This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. **Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. + Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality. + Demonstrated experience working independently and ability to work well in an unstructured environment as well as part of a team. + Maintain flexibility to respond to multiple priorities. + Demonstrated experience with study population and/or other marginalized and diverse populations. + Familiarity with or interest in harm reduction and public health approaches to drug use and related risk reduction. + Understanding of data collection processes. + Ability to interact with a variety of people. + Experience recruiting and interviewing study participants. + Comfortable with data entry and able to adapt to new software with appropriate training. + Able to occasionally work flexible hours to accommodate protocol needs. **Minimum Qualifications** + High School Diploma or graduation equivalent. + Some related experience. + Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with research or data collection activities. + Maryland HIV pre- and post-test counseling certification. + Prior experience with study populations and/or other diverse populations. + Some college courses. Classified Title: Research Program Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): Interviewer Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, two weekday evenings with extended hours to 7pm, possibly some Saturdays 9am-12pm Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Public Health Department name: ​​​​​​​HBS-Research Projects Personnel area: School of Public Health Equal Opportunity Employer: Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.