Research Project Recruitment Coordinator, P3

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Program Overview

CAMBA subcontracts with Columbia University on the research project P3: “Estimating the Impact of a Multilevel, Multicomponent Intervention to Increase Uptake of HIV Testing and Biomedical HIV Prevention among African American/Black Gay, Bisexual, and Same-gender Loving Men.” CAMBA oversees recruitment for the study and provides substance misuse and HIV/hepatitis prevention navigation, including navigation to PrEP,

for study participants. A Recruitment Coordinator who identifies with the community of focus conducts in-person and online outreach to their peers through dating apps/hook up sites. The Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for recruitment and delivery of peer navigation to PrEP of P3 study participants.

Position: Research Project Recruitment Coordinator

Reports To: Supervisor II

Location: 1259 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

What The Research Project Recruitment Coordinator Does:

The incumbent will: oversee recruitment of study participants through both online and in-person outreach; conduct risk screening for substance misuse and sexual health; provide navigation to link clients to PrEP and other appropriate services; and assist clients in attaining their goals by locating community resources and making appropriate social service referrals both within and outside CAMBA. This work is carried out in support of the goals and mission of CAMBA.

• Assume primary responsibility for recruitment strategy and community engagement for P3 study, a partnership between CAMBA and Columbia University.
• Identify and engage venues, organizations, and individuals as recruitment partners for P3.
• Conduct recruitment activities 2-3 days per week.
• Design and execute on-line (Meta, TikTok, dating/hook-up apps, etc.) recruitment strategy to support doubling of enrollments in Year 2 of recruiting.
• Deliver peer navigation to enrolled P3 participants and other CAMBA clients.
• Prepare marketing materials for the program.
• Follow-up with clients and with referral organizations regarding client contact and progress with referral organization.
• In collaboration with program staff, work with clients to break through barriers to client goals and to assist clients in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Contact clients via telephone, mail and/or face-to-face home and office visits to ensure adherence to program, and document via progress notes.
• Escort clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.).
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Create and maintain client files and make copies of all client documents.
• Conduct pre- and post-intervention assessments of clients’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding HIV risk.
• Prescreen clients over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments.
• Assist clients in completing all CAMBA intake applications and forms.
• Schedule appointments for client with referral organizations.
• Input client data and client progress information into automated database.
• Contact clients for 30- and 90-day follow-up surveys. 

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Sufficient education (English-speaking, reading, writing, & math abilities) to comprehend oral and written information and to assist callers and visitors and staff.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid-sized (250+ employees) organization.
• Good written & verbal communication.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge about, understanding of, and ability to work closely with, persons with HIV/AIDS and related issues.
• Experience and/or comfort conducting online outreach via social media and dating/” hook-up” apps and websites.
• Required to work occasional evenings/weekend days

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.

Compensation: $50,000 annually 

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) 
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.