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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 2 weeks ago

Visiting Community Research Specialist - Health & Kinesiology – IIRER

Urbana, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Visiting Community Research Specialist to support the implementation of research projects at the Illinois Institute for Rehabilitation & Employment Research. The role involves providing training and technical assistance, collecting and analyzing data, and coordinating project activities to ensure compliance with grant protocols.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support in implementing all phases of the research projects to ensure project implementation according to grant protocols

Work with the evaluation team to collect and analyze data

Develop research briefs that summarize new and emerging issues impacting competitive integrated employment

Develop case studies based on project findings related to competitive integrated employment

Assist with the development and implementation of the project evaluation plan including, but not limited to, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings

Write professional publications and research reports

Participate in other research activities as appropriate that contribute project and respond to needs identified by the funder and stakeholders

Provide training and technical assistance project stakeholders to ensure demonstration project fidelity

Use research and evaluation findings to develop and deliver training and technical assistance to participating agencies to enhance the capacity to implement and sustain employment strategies to enable individuals with disabilities to achieve competitive integrated employment

Use research and evaluation findings to develop and deliver training and technical assistance to the Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services, community rehabilitation agencies, state and local education agencies, and other related agencies and personnel to promote competitive integrated employment

Disseminate career development-related technical assistance resources including fact sheets, article summaries, case study vignettes, literature reviews, presentations at state and national professional meetings, and manuscripts for submission to professional journals

Coordinate and facilitate logistical activities and meetings

Assist with submitting reports on progress toward meeting goals and objectives

Disseminate information on project activities and outcomes to stakeholders

Qualification

Research project implementationData collectionAnalysisTrainingTechnical assistanceRehabilitation CounselingSpecial EducationCommitment to employmentVocational systemsCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, or closely related field

Minimum 3 years of experience in providing career, vocational, or employment services to individuals with disabilities

Excellent communication skills

Interest and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Interest in improving the career development, employment, and well-being of individuals with disabilities through research, evaluation, training, and technical assistance

Commitment to promoting competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities

In state travel is required for this full-time (12 month) position

Understanding of Illinois State Board of Education and Vocational Rehabilitation Systems

Preferred

Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, or closely related field

Five years of experience in providing career, vocational, and employment services to individuals with disabilities

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

A Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Company

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.

Founded in 1915

Champaign, IL, US

10001+ employees