RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I

3 weeks ago


IL United States University of Illinois Full time
Research Associate I - (Hourly) Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024335

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The University of Illinois Chicago's Center forDissemination and Implementation Science is seeking facilitators for the IMARAfor Black Male Caregivers and Girls Empowerment (IMAGE) study. A majorcomponent of our study is engaging Black families and communities in researchusing culturally sensitive methods. IMAGE aims to study the implementation anddelivery of the IMAGE intervention and enhance community-based organizations'capacity to provide prevention programming for Black girls (aged 13-18 years) andtheir male caregivers (18+). IMAGE is funded by the National Institutes ofMinority Health Disparities, R01MD018929.

The IMAGE study is a randomized controlled trial toevaluate an innovative and uniquely tailored HIV/STI, sexual, and reproductive health intervention program designed for Black girls and their male caregivers.

Thefacilitator will conduct intervention workshops with participants and assist asneeded in participant enrollment and data collection.

Duties & Responsibilities
Become proficient in the IMAGE curricula, including content, process, and group management procedures; Assist in trainingBecome proficient in study enrollment, and data collection procedures and protocols, including completing required human subject's trainingsTeam-teach interventions with small groups of participantsConduct research study activities and tasks as needed
Interventions may occur at various sites in the community and the Universityof Illinois Chicago. Travel throughout the city will be necessary using apersonal vehicle. Some activities will occur in the evenings and/or weekends.Candidates must be willing to maintain a flexible schedule that includesevening and weekend hours.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in the social or health sciences (i.e., social work, public health, nursing, medicine) or related field
  • Experience working with youth and families
  • Experience with facilitation of group-based health-related interventions, group process, and behavior management
  • Ability to travel to multiple work sites and comfort working in community settings

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in a relevant area such as public health, psychology, or social work
  • Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional professionalism
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work autonomously and complete job responsibilities independently

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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