The Research Assistant -- Resiliency Training will participate in a workforce resiliency research and implementation project led by prominent researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Mongan Institute, funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. This study joins together federal funding, researchers, and two leading human service providers to improve resiliency and reduce burnout among staff working in group homes for adults with serious mental illness and developmental and intellectual disabilities. The study will implement a Resiliency Training designed by researchers at MGH which has shown to be effective at improving resilience and reducing stress among healthcare workers. The Research Assistant -- Resiliency Training will be trained to implement the program with fidelity to the model design across 180 randomized group homes.
Assists in the preparation, collection and tracking of study surveys and secondary data. Obtains consent from study participants. Establishes and maintains tracking system for survey completion.
Handles compensation to study participants for completion of surveys.
Evaluates the validity of data; obtains verification through further interview or research for any responses considered to be questionable. Notifies Principal Investigator and Project Manager of questionable data that cannot be verified and elaborates, as requested.
Ensures that subject and data confidentiality and integrity are maintained at all times.
Prepares materials for the study, including survey and participant consent forms.
Assists with the implementation of the study protocol including monitoring receipt of study data forms, providing study forms and materials to staff in the field.
Assists with Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials and coordinates with appropriate IRBs regarding protocols and requirements.
Attends weekly research team meetings.
Effectively and ethically communicates study protocol and research goals to site personnel
Assists in the preparation of oral presentations of research findings and their significance in various settings such as departmental/laboratory staff meetings, conferences, meetings, and professional societies.
Communicates with research personnel in multiple settings.
Performs other duties, as required.
Why Vinfen?
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 9.0 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
$500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!
About Us
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers
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Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Prior research experience is preferred and at least 1 year of experience in health care, social service, and/or research, or the equivalent is required.
Experience working with people with psychiatric disabilities or developmental disabiliies is preferred.
Strong organizational skills and an ability to plan and schedule activities and operate independently with minimal direction
Familiarity and experience with the requirements of data management
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Mental Health Care
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