Program Support Assistant
What you'd do
This position is located in Cooperative Studies Program (CSP), in the Office of Research and Development at the Department (ORD) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Medical Center, in Dayton, OH. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of functions, including supporting the Research Coordinator and Local Site Investigator by performing both clinical and administrative tasks.
Major duties
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Assists in conducting the trial as delegated by the Local Site Investigator (LSI). Ensures all aspects of processes related to participant recruitment, conducting the informed consent are met. Applies inherent creative problem-solving to meet strong subject recruitment goals. Interacts with internal and area medical professionals to communicate the study and recruit subjects. Creates and distribute media advertisements, including Dayton VA Medical Center ads on digital monitors in waiting areas and common areas, wallet cards, etc. Responds to subject/patient queries or occasionally clinical crisis, requiring the ability to triage the calls/contacts for medical and psychiatric safety with the help of supervising staff. Interacts with participants to schedule specimen collection and contacting participants for follow-up meetings. Enters and records research data, including fairly technical tools such as MINI and the Timeline Follow-Back tool assessing for recent drug use or alcohol use, and various other psychiatric measures. Perform other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Part Time, 8:00am - 12:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved NOTE: This is a part-time position (20 hours/week). The salary listed represents full-time employment and will be pro-rated based on the actual number of hours worked each pay-period. Likewise, benefits and time-off accrual will also be prorated and based on your part-time work schedule.
What you need to qualify
To apply for this position, you must have the following qualifications: To qualify for this position at the GS-7 level, you must meet the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level, that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is: Assist in conducting trials as delegated by the Local Site Investigator (LSI); Ensures all aspects of processes related to participant, recruitment, conducting informed consent are met; Interacts with participants to schedule specimen collection, and contacts participants for follow-up meetings; Responds to queries or clinical crisis, requiring the ability to triage these calls, contact medical and psychiatric safety with the support from supervising staff; Enters and records research data using technical tools such as MINI and Timeline Follow-Back tool assessing for recent drug use or alcohol use, and various other psychiatric measures. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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