Behavioral Research Interventionists (Clinical Research Assistant)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Nursing is seeking multiple part-time Behavioral Research Interventionists - (Clinical Research Assistants Contractual Contingent I) to support research projects within the Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health. These positions will work directly with older adults with dementia in assisted living communities implementing a volunteering intervention as part of a research study. Part-time schedules range from 12 to 19 hours per week.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

The Behavioral Research Interventionists: Clinical Research Assistant will be responsible for the implementation of a volunteering intervention with older adults with dementia in assisted living communities as per the research protocol. This individual will be responsible for executing the research project according to the approved IRB protocol. This includes working directly with the older adults with dementia enrolled in the study to assess their abilities and interests, develop a plan for an individualized volunteer activity the participants can do on a regular basis, providing the motivational support the participants need to do the activity and reassessment of the participants' feelings about engagement in the activity. The individual in this position will work with the Assisted Living community staff to implement the intervention including holding stakeholder meetings and providing staff education and guidance at assisted living communities participating in the study. This individual will also assist in administrative duties such as communication with study sites and colleagues. The Behavioral Research Interventionist will also be expected to maintain notes and records from visits and collect treatment fidelity data and participate in biweekly study team meetings.

• The candidate must have an interest in health behavior research with older adults with dementia as they will spend the majority of their time working with these participants.
• Expected to work 12-19 hours per week mostly in the assisted living site located in the greater Baltimore area. The site may not be on a bus route so access to transportation will be needed.

The Research Interventionist will be expected to be at the assisted living site at least three weekdays per week. Training will be provided for the Research Interventionist related to human subjects research, study procedures and protocols, and other tasks as it pertains to the project.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.

EXPERIENCE: Prior job-related experience working with older adults preferred

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Hiring Range: $22.00