NHBS Community Health Interviewer/HIV Test Counselor at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon
Posted in Other 24 days ago.
Job Description:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Position Details
| Proposed Start Date | 05/16/2025 |
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| Classification Title | Research Analyst 1 |
| Working Title | NHBS Community Health Interviewer/HIV Test Counselor |
| Department | 240200 - RRI Regional Research Institute |
| Position Number | D94026 |
| Representation | OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503 |
| Position FTE | .49 |
| End date, if applicable | 12/31/2025 |
Position Summary
| Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept | As part of the School of Social Work at Portland State University, the Regional Research Institute (RRI) conducts innovative research, training, and program evaluation to address critical community issues. This RRI position will be housed within the Oregon Health Authority, Portland State Office Building (800 NE Oregon St., Portland). The National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) project is an anonymous survey and HIV testing for populations at increased risk for HIV, including men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, and people at increased risk of HIV via heterosexual transmission. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funds NHBS in more than 20 U.S. areas, including the Portland metropolitan area. The project collects data on sexual and drug use risk behaviors, use of prevention services, and the prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed HIV infection. NHBS data help public health agencies better understand and address the HIV epidemic. The population of interest for 2025 is cisgendered men and women at increased risk for HIV via heterosexual sex. |
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| Position Summary | This position will conduct interviews and HIV testing and counseling for the Portland National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) 2025 data collection cycle. This position will receive direction from the Project Manager and Field Operations Manager. This position will be housed at Portland State University and the Portland State Office Building (800 NE Oregon Street, Portland) with majority of shifts at outreach sites throughout the Portland metro area. Job duties include:
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| Minimum Qualifications from Classification |
-Two years of experience in research work. The experience must show the gathering of data from various sources; the tabulating or classifying of data into prescribed formats, forms, or reports; and the using of computers to retrieve, edit, or tabulate data; OR -An Associate’s degree with courses in research methods or statistics and basic computer concepts. |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Key Cultural Competencies | Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. |
| Environmental Stewardship | Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. |
| Work Days/Hours | This is a part-time hourly position, averaging just under 20 hours per week (.49 FTE). Some shifts will be evenings and weekends. |
| Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement | This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible position. Hourly rate is $21.42 |
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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