Research Associate 1
About The Position
The hired Research Associate 1 will lead the Youth Leadership Component of the Beaqen Community Project, co-designing, launching, and evaluating a youth-driven suicide prevention program for high-risk adolescents and their families statewide. The role's core deliverables include creating and rolling out a youth leadership program, planning a statewide youth leadership conference, and disseminating program materials and resources. The program aims to fund and support at least 10 youth groups, establish a Youth Leadership Panel, and create a safe space for connection and community building. Success will be measured through pre- and post-program questionnaires, counts of youth-led activities and participants, and the publication of program materials and resources on the Beaqen website, ensuring co-creation with youth, cultural responsiveness, and accessibility Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Youth Leadership Component of the Beaqen Community Project
- Co-design, launch, and evaluate a youth-driven suicide prevention program for high-risk adolescents and their families statewide
- Create and roll out a youth leadership program
- Plan a statewide youth leadership conference
- Disseminate program materials and resources
- Fund and support at least 10 youth groups
- Establish a Youth Leadership Panel
- Create a safe space for connection and community building
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
