Position Summary
This full time position manages all aspects of a federally-funded project that reviews organizational and community responses to selected incidents of mass violence (and/or natural disasters with the goal of developing a Resource Kit of “best practices” and implementing Resource Kit education for those who will be responding to future events.

The Research Project Manager performs both quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis to support the project and is responsible for report writing, as well as general administrative duties related to the project. The research manager develops original research plans, schedules, and protocols to ensure successful completion of the project; manages the project team conducting the research; writes technical reports, journal article submissions, and prepares conference presentations; completes work independently with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results. The position also maintains detailed documentation and databases for all work performed and ensure that project deadlines are met.

Knowledge and Experience
Requires a doctoral degree in social work, public administration, anthropology or sociology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general research principles and practices. Also requires a minimum of five years of relevant professional research experience, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy. Position will be based in the New Canaan, CT office and require repeated travel to VOICES New Brunswick, NJ office.

Position Summary
This full time position manages all aspects of a federally-funded project that reviews organizational and community responses to selected incidents of mass violence (and/or natural disasters with the goal of developing a Resource Kit of “best practices” and implementing Resource Kit education for those who will be responding to future events.

The Research Project Manager performs both quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis to support the project and is responsible for report writing, as well as general administrative duties related to the project. The research manager develops original research plans, schedules, and protocols to ensure successful completion of the project; manages the project team conducting the research; writes technical reports, journal article submissions, and prepares conference presentations; completes work independently with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results. The position also maintains detailed documentation and databases for all work performed and ensure that project deadlines are met.

Organization Background:
The PARTNERS Program is a clinical research program designed to serve traumatized, multi-cultural preschoolers, children, and adolescents, and their families. Program staff includes licensed psychologists, post-doctoral fellows, licensed social workers, graduate students, and undergraduate volunteers. Under the leadership of Dr. Elissa Brown, licensed clinical psychologist, we provide outreach, assessment, psychotherapy, and case management services in both our clinic and community-based sites. PARTNERS aims to provide these services in multiple languages. We also conduct community-building efforts to disseminate these trauma-informed, evidence-based services. Our community partnerships include: Child Protective Services, Legal Aid, Queens Family Court, local schools, Queens Library branches, and Queens Child Advocacy Center. As a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, the PARTNERS Program also collaborates with national experts.

Job Description:
PARTNERS seeks a qualified clinician to provide empirically-supported assessment and therapy for traumatized, multi-cultural youth, and their caregivers in traditional and non-traditional outpatient settings. Position is part of a multi-year, federally funded grant (Project CONNECT) to evaluate evidence-based practices for children exposed to violence. Project CONNECT will utilize culturally adapted cognitive-behavioral therapy for Latino and African-American children who have experienced physical abuse/assault, sexual abuse/assault, dating violence, and/or witnessed domestic violence. The clinician will work with families at the PARTNERS Program clinic at the St. John’s University Center for Psychological Services and community-based sites in Queens, NY.