Research Assistant

About the Role

Providence Housing Authority and Brown University School of Public Health's Center for Heat, Health, and Aging Innovation and Research Solutions for Communities (CHAIRS-C) is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to support a community-based project focused on emergency preparedness for older adults. This role offers the opportunity to engage directly with Providence Housing Authority Carroll Tower residents, build trusted relationships, and contribute to meaningful, community-driven public health initiatives. The Community Health Worker will work in partnership with Providence Housing Authority and the CHAIRS-C staff to support a pilot program on preparing for weather-related emergencies. This is a part-time position, estimated at 5–10 hours per week. The Community Health Worker will serve as a key liaison between residents and staff, ensuring that community voices are heard and reflected in the development of the project. This includes translating materials, facilitating group discussions, and helping residents access relevant resources and information. This position is Hybrid Eligible.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with Providence Housing Authority Carroll Tower residents
• Build trusted relationships with residents
• Serve as a key liaison between residents and staff
• Ensure that community voices are heard and reflected in the development of the project
• Translate materials
• Facilitate group discussions
• Help residents access relevant resources and information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field and 1 to 2 years research experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Lived experience will be considered for peer-based research studies

Required Skills

• Fluent in both English and Spanish (required)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and engage community members effectively
• Interest in public health, health equity, and community-based work