Research Assistant Ii Map Centre for Urban Health - Toronto, Canada - St. Michael's Hospital

St. Michael's Hospital

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Researchers with Lived Experience will support our community-based research study entitled SCCONE, which stands for
Supervised Consumption during COVID-19 in Ontario: An Evaluation.

This study will ask the following questions:

What are the best models for supervised consumption sites?
How can supervised consumption sites be sustained over time?
What are the effects of the COVID19 pandemic on the operation of supervised consumption sites?
What would be the impact of scaling up or scaling down consumption services in Ontario?
How can supervised consumption sites address barriers to using sites for specific groups, including:
People who are racialized
People who are Indigenous
Women
Members of LGBTQI2S communities
People who use stimulants.

Researchers with Lived Experience will be paid for their work on the study, including training, data collection and meetings. Compensation will be based on host organization rates. This work will take place during 2023.

Researchers with Lived Experience may work on-site if they are already working in communities or remotely if physical distancing restrictions are in place
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The study team will also provide RWLE with ongoing support throughout the study, including phone and internet access as needed.

Summary of Duties:

The work will involve working with people who use drugs and who use supervised consumption sites

Specific tasks include:

Obtaining informed consent from study participants
Giving surveys to study participants
Interviewing study participants
Storing and managing data
Participating in team meetings
Communicating with the study team

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

Graduate of community college or relevant experience
Able to understand written and verbal directions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The Researcher with Lived Experience role requires a time commitment of
approximately 132 hours between
January and April 2023 (the end date may need to be adjusted based on coordinating interviews).

In appreciation for your time and involvement,
you will receive an honorarium of $29.11/hour.

This study has been reviewed by, and received ethics approval through The Unity Health Toronto Research Ethics Board (REB).
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