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Departmental Overview

The Risk-Resilience Lab is a fun, dynamic, interdisciplinary team of students, staff, and scholars at the University of California, Berkeley. Our mission is to improve justice, safety, and well-being among people and communities at risk, through policy-relevant research. The lab is directed by Professor Jennifer Skeem, a psychologist affiliated with the Goldman School of Public Policy and the School of Social Welfare.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive, skilled professional to serve as Senior Research Assistant for our videogame-supported, school-based therapeutic program designed to prevent aggression and promote positive development among early adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Intervention Implementation & Facilitation
• Participant Recruitment & Assessment
• Data Collection & Documentation
• Site Coordination
• Team Coordination & Working Supervision

Required Qualifications

• Strong interviewing and assessment skills with children, adolescents, and families
• Strong interpersonal, liaison, and communication skills
• Take initiative and solve problems with minimal day-to-day supervision
• Experience coordinating work with others
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong behavioral management skills with youth
• Working knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with video games
• Cultural responsiveness
• Must be able to travel punctually and reliably between various work sites
• Availability during business hours with flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends
• High school or General Education Diploma and two years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children and early adolescents (ages 9-12)
• Clinical and/or research interviewing experience
• Experience with behavioral management or positive youth development approaches
• Previous experience in lead/senior roles
• Fluency/proficiency in Spanish
• Bachelor's degree in a related field