Per Diem Project Assistant Must have bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
About The Position
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking an English/Spanish bilingual PlayReadVIP Coach for its Department of Pediatrics, working on a per diem/project basis in southern New Jersey, primarily in Bridgeton and Glassboro. The project delivers parenting interventions at pediatric clinics to support child development outcomes in underserved populations. The assistant will work with a multidisciplinary team of pediatricians, psychologists, and other child development professionals. The role may suit a graduate student, community health worker, public health trainee, educator, or bilingual professional with strong Spanish-language skills and cross-cultural communication experience. The position is anticipated to require approximately 7–15 hours per week, with at least 7 hours of availability during the team’s standard work hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday). The initial workload is estimated at approximately 10 hours per week. The role is anticipated to require an approximately one-year commitment. Staff may also need to attend other local New York City-area sites for training or program delivery. Compensation depends on experience and scope of work. Additional opportunities may be available to participate in programmatic, program-delivery, or research projects.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365.
- Strong analytical ability, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and flexible.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders about design and implementation.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is stated in the job heading and position description.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in child development, child life, infancy, special education, family processes, maternal and child health, or a related field.
- Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, children, and parents in educational, hospital, or mental health settings.
- Previous research experience.
- Experience with community outreach, education, healthcare, or public health.
- Experience with databases or similar programs such as Epic, Excel, or REDCap.
Responsibilities
- Administer the PlayReadVIP program to parents of infants and young children, including sharing tips about reading, playing, and interacting with children, videotaping parents and children playing together, and providing general positive reinforcement about the video.
- Maintain records of family participation and project databases.
- Develop rapport with participating parents and children.
- Coordinate with parents and track and schedule upcoming program visits.
- Conduct parent interviews on topics including depression screening and children’s development and behaviors.
- Prepare, update, and translate project-related documents.
- Maintain and organize project materials.
- Collaborate and meet with multidisciplinary research and clinical staff.
- Provide additional project or research support as needed, including recruiting participants and obtaining informed consent, administering standardized pre-existing developmental assessments, and transcribing or coding data.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, employee resource groups for peer support, and an employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
