Part-time Peer Engagement Co-Coordinator

Grant funded position. Must be able to travel locally.

About the role

The Peer Engagement Coordinator will support a funded research study comparing peer-supported travel training to travel training without peer support. The Peer Engagement Coordinator will support the implementation of the "Ready to Ride" intervention Peer Support approach. This includes supporting intervention fidelity by monitoring and evaluating its components. This role also involves organizing and conducting training sessions to support Peer Supporters with disabilities across the study sites. Candidates who have lived experience with a developmental disability are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office software programs, email communications, calendar management, and shared drives.
• Proficient in use of web-conferencing apps (e.g., Zoom).
• Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary research team and to provide support to various levels of leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and articulate questions or problems encountered to supervisors.
• Ability to interact with and facilitate the accessibility of needs of diverse stakeholder population to include community partners, clients and staff.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail, and adherence to project deadlines.
• Good written and oral communication skills, in person and virtually (e.g., web-based meetings).
• Ability to conduct research fact finding searches, including internet and scholarly literature searches.
• Ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate coordination across sites and support the implementation of the "Ready to Ride" intervention.
• Ensure intervention fidelity by monitoring and evaluating its components.
• Schedule, plan, and conduct training sessions to support interventionists across sites.
• Prepare educational/instructional materials (video, audio, written) regarding peer support and Ready to Ride.
• Communicate with and coordinate with interventionists across sites via email and phone/text.
• Provide an individualized approach when interacting with Peer Supporters.
• With support, generate solutions to intervention implementation challenges to meet the needs of interventionists and research participants.

Schedule

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote). The duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Pay

Salary range: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour. A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.