Undergraduate Interns/Volunteers
ROTA (Rural Opioid Technical Assistance) Grant Project
University of Maryland Extension- College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Department of Family Science (School of Public Health)
Description:
The University of Maryland Extension’s Dr. Jinhee Kim and Dr. Ali Hurtado are seeking enthusiastic undergraduate students interested in gaining research experience. The successful candidates will work with Dr. Kim and Dr. Hurtado and the ROTA team. They will be assisting in various capacities to get this multi-pronged project started. This project has been made possible through a grant from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).
Maryland is one of the hardest-hit states in opioid overdose deaths, and opioid overdoses are increasingly impacting rural communities in Maryland, especially rural communities facing significant challenges such as limited access to treatment, health care, and supportive services and resources. Over the next 2 years, UME will be training educators and community members on how to utilize Mental Health First Aid in the community to reduce opioid-related overdoses and deaths, will begin implementing evidence-based programs to strengthen pro-social skills and behaviors to decrease substance use initiation for youth in the community, and will develop webinars to increase knowledge and awareness on opioids and their misuse.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will vary for interns and will depend on their qualifications, interests, and the current needs of the project. Tasks may involve the development of database resources, assistance with recruitment, and data collection and entry. Interns will be able to receive and take part in training that is held, if interested. Course credit may be available, but students will need to inquire with their department. Time Commitment: Must be willing to work 5-10 hours/week through the school year, with the possibility of continuing in the summer and next year.
Qualifications:
-Undergraduate student currently enrolled at the University of Maryland College Park in good academic standing
-Strong organizational and time management skills
-Comfortable working with and communicating with a diverse population in an engaging and professional manner (in-person, by email, and by phone)
-Experience with Qualtrics preferred
How To Apply:
To apply for these positions please send your resume and cover letter to Gabriela Barber at gabarber@terpmail.umd.edu by October 18, 2019.
