Research Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Assistant will provide research and organizational support to a growing Research & Knowledge team that is passionate about improving the lives of people with serious mental illness.

Shift: Monday- Friday 9AM - 5PM

Salary: $60K - $62K (nonexempt hourly, paid bi-weekly with overtime eligibility)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct primary & secondary research, such as literature reviews, investigating care delivery models, synthesizing findings.
• Participate in coding of qualitative research.
• Develop internal systems to manage information, such as a knowledge base of key research, project tracking, etc.
• Support implementation of research and data practices in the field.
• Engage in human-centered design.
• Draft and support grant proposals.
• Assist with data cleaning & analysis.
• Perform participatory research methods and training.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong research skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Needs to approach work with a collaborative and flexible mindset.
• Ability to work independently and to conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Creativity in problem solving, related to both research and the development of standardized systems and procedures.
• Ability to efficiently support (limited) administrative needs of the team.
• Passion for the Fountain House mission.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS

• An undergraduate degree, preferably related to public health and/or social sciences required.
• Experience with data systems, qualitative research applications, and statistical programming is a plus.
• Background in, and understanding of, public health, mental health, public policy preferred.
• Experience supporting participatory action research methods.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position resides in a brownstone building in Hell’s Kitchen area and requires the ability to ascend and descend stairs and may include some light lifting, sitting and standing.
• To perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.