Date Created: September 26, 2022 - 4:20pm
Position Summary
Coordinate and assists in the implementation of NIMH-funded research study of depression treatment among underserved Spanish-English bilingual elderly in community-based settings in New York City (R01MH124966).
Position Activities
- Recruiting:
o Screens and recruits potential Spanish speaking study participants on-site and in the community
o Maintains relationships with Bilingual Senior Centers
o Develops recruiting strategy both on-site and virtual
- Assessing:
o Performs on-site and virtual structured clinical assessments with Spanish speaking participants
o Administers research measures on depression severity, suicidal ideation, cognitive functioning, social support, etc.
- Scheduling:
o Coordinates research interviews and clinical sessions with clients
o Coordinates clinical sessions with study peer coaches and clinicians
o Assists in audiotaping procedures and troubleshoots with participants
- Tracking:
o Randomizes clients and allocates providers
o Tracks clients’ study participation and drop-outs.
o Tracks follow-up assessments
o Reviews and coordinates external fidelity audiotape review
- Data collection:
o Develops and prepares data collection sheets according to protocol requirements
o Reviews data for accuracy, maintains records and conduct simple summary statistics
o Data entry into REDcap
o Ensures quality assurance monitoring procedures
- Coordinating:
o Documents study procedures and prepares project reports
o Maintains project records, files, and manuals
o Assists in troubleshooting subject and center staff questions
o Assists in preparation of research documentation including IRB protocols
o Coordinates project correspondence, reports, and publications
o Attends team meetings to gather and present information
o Assist study investigator to recruit, train, and supervise bilingual interventionists
Minimum Requirements
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Master’s level degree in relevant field (e.g., public health, social work, psychology, gerontology) or bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience
- Position based in Manhattan, New York City and Brooklyn NY
Highly Desired Requirements
- Prior research experience
- Prior experience with clinical populations
Skills and Abilities
- Interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with software including MS Word, REDcap, PowerPoint, Endnote, R and SPSS.
Interested?
Contact Isabel Rollandi: ior4001@med.cornell.edu
Phone: 844-999-8746 ext. 723