Project Assistant Must be bilingual in Spanish & English

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

6h • $42,100 - $52,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a bilingual Project Assistant (PlayReadVIP Coach) to work in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine (PI: Alan Mendelsohn, MD). Our team examines and delivers parenting interventions to improve child development outcomes in at-risk populations at pediatric clinics across in New York City (PlayReadVIP; www.playreadvip.org). The candidate will be responsible for multiple project tasks, and will work with a multidisciplinary team of pediatricians, psychologists, and other child development professionals.

Requirements

• Must be bilingual in Spanish & English
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365.
• Strong analytical ability, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Must be organized, detailed-orientated, dependable and flexible.
• Have excellent oral/written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding design and implementation.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish.
• Bachelor's Degree in child development, child life, infancy, special education, family processes, maternal and child health, or related field (preferred).
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, children, and parents in educational, hospital, or mental health settings.
• Previous research experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with the foster system or experience working with families affected by it (preferred).
• Previous experience with databases, e.g., Epic, Excel, REDCap, or other similar programs (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Administer standardized program to parents of infants and young children, providing tips about reading, playing, and interacting with their children.
• Record and review video sessions of parents and children playing together, offering positive reinforcement.
• Recruit families into the program and coordinate closely with clinic staff.
• Maintain records of family participation in the program and manage databases.
• Develop rapport with families in the program and track/schedule program visits.
• Conduct interviews with parents on a range of topics, including depression screening and child development behaviors.
• Prepare, update, and translate project-related documents.
• Maintain and organize project materials.
• Assist with coordination and training of volunteers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of research and clinical staff.
• Supporting research tasks such as participant recruitment, informed consent, and administering developmental assessments.
• Transcribing and/or coding research data.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED