Career Center at Portland State University · 20 hours ago
Senior Research Assistant 1
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expPortland State University (PSU) is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. They are seeking a Senior Research Assistant to assist with the development of training curriculum and planning training events focused on improving care and services for older adults with behavioral health needs.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assisting with the development of training curriculum
Planning training events with other trainers across the state
Identifying and cataloguing existing training resources
Developing and maintaining community engagement and partnerships
Meeting with collaborators and potential collaborators
Developing and maintaining partnerships with organizations across the state
Qualification
Required
Graduate degree in social work, public health, psychology or related field(s) or comparable work experience
2 or more years as a Research Assistant or equivalent and demonstrated ability to perform focused research or evaluation tasks as follows: Gathering research or evaluation data using a predetermined protocol, Carrying out routine procedures, Gathering materials for reports, Performing routine data processing or lab work, Data management, and basic qualitative or quantitative data analysis
Demonstrated ability to perform focused research or evaluation tasks
Ability to develop training materials for professionals in behavioral health and aging services
Experience collaborating with community partners in behavioral health and aging services, including those who provide culturally-specific services (e.g., community mental health programs, senior centers)
Knowledge of behavioral health needs of older adults
Experience planning training for professionals
Experience planning training for students
Ability to travel to different locations across the state, approximately once per quarter
Demonstrated ability to communicate with local and national community and interdisciplinary collaborators
Preferred
Training/experience in behavioral health topics such as substance use disorders
Experience planning in-person training events (e.g., conferences, webinars)
Knowledge of evidence-based practices pertaining to older adult behavioral health
Experience working with clinical interest groups
Experience developing training materials such as toolkits, factsheets or newsletters using published literature and Center reports
Ability to work with OCEBHA staff to develop workforce-specific deliverables for the funding agency and community partners
Benefits
95% premium paid healthcare
A generous retirement and vacation package
Reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools
Company
Career Center at Portland State University
Portland State University Career Center serves as a centralized hub for careers encompassing all majors.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase