Senior Research Specialist - Division of Academic Internal Medicine an

Senior Research Specialist - Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024305

Posting Close Date: April 4, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary

The Senior Research Specialist works on the I PROMOTE IL Program in the Two-Generation Clinic. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of broader health issues and support networks specific to the participant population and management, oversight, and staff training.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assists with the management and oversight of staff who will conduct research interviews, screenings, and assessments in English or Spanish to determine the health, mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health needs of mothers and their children in the Two-Generation clinic.

Conducts research interviews, screenings, and assessments in English or Spanish to determine the health, mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health needs of mothers and their children in the Two-Generation clinic.

Documents data collected in the EHR and REDCap as part of the research protocol. Manages and oversees the data collection of staff.

As part of the research data collection and intervention protocol, I will provide and assist with the supervision of the research-based psychoeducation, case management, coordination, and brief intervention services based on the identified needs (health, mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health) of participants. This will include referral to other service providers and resources, follow-up, and monitoring.

Provides coordination of resources and referrals in the Two-Generation Clinic.

Serves as an interdisciplinary team member and contributes expertise on participant health status.

Supervises staff to ensure the path to clinical social work licensure is completed.

Other special duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required. Master’s degree in social science preferred.

A minimum of 5 years related research experience.

Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in social science

To apply, submit resume and application at: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8943?c=uic

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