Department: Prevention Science Institute
Rank: Research Assistant (Type B)
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Immediately. To ensure consideration, please apply by October 4, 2024; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to completing the online application, including names and contact information for three professional references, please upload a current resume and cover letter.

Department Summary

The Prevention Science Institute (PSI) at the University of Oregon is a multi-disciplinary institute focused on understanding human development, preventing behavioral health problems, and implementing effective interventions in community settings. The core mission of the PSI is to improve the lives and well-being of at-risk children, individuals, and families throughout the lifespan.

Position Summary

The Child Social Communication Interventionist works as a direct service provider and serves as a liaison between families and the research team. The position provides educational materials and brief interventions to children with autism who have limited spoken language, conducts family and child assessments, and maintains fidelity to intervention models. The position is part of a federally funded grant aimed at improving nonverbal and spoken communication in preschoolers who have limited language and who are diagnosed with autism. Service delivery may occur in a clinic space at the UO Portland campus or in children’s homes.

The Child Social Communication Interventionist performs work in the field of speech therapy, early intervention, and prevention science that requires advanced knowledge, defined as work which is predominantly intellectual in character, and consistently exercises discretion and independent judgement.

Additional expectations of the position:
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, counseling, or a related field is required for appointment at the Research Assistant rank.
• Experience working with young children with special needs; knowledge of child development.
• Experience interacting with families, home environments, and parents.

Professional Competencies

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide developmentally appropriate early intervention programming.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to receive and incorporate clinical feedback into practice.
• Multicultural competence and experience working in diverse communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral interventions and/or education interventions for children with autism.
• Licensed to practice, or be eligible for a license, in the state of Oregon.
• Experience with direct services with high risk populations.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Experience collaborating with a variety of disciplines and social service agencies.
• Experience with intervention research and/ or randomized controlled trial research methodology.
• Fluency in Spanish.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

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