Research Assistant at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
United States
$0.03k - $0.035k
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Location: </strong>Remote/United States</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Status</strong>: Part Time Hourly</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>FLSA Classification</strong>: Non-Exempt</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Summary of the Position: </strong> Research Assistant supports the design, execution, and dissemination of applied research initiatives across a range of focus areas, including child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health. This role involves collaborating on research projects from concept to completion, contributing to data collection and analysis, and helping translate findings into meaningful insights for internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically strong, and able to connect data-driven findings to broader social impact trends.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Duties & Responsibilities: </strong></span></p> <ol> <li style="color: black;"><span style="color: #000000;">Assist in the development and implementation of special research projects (e.g., conduct literature reviews, edit manuscripts).</span></li> <li style="color: black;"><span style="color: #000000;">Collect and analyze data from a variety of sources utilizing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods techniques (e.g., primary sources internal to YAP; secondary sources including the U.S. Census).</span></li> <li style="color: black;"><span style="color: #000000;">Prepare and present research findings to internal and external teams.</span></li> <li style="color: black;"><span style="color: #000000;">Assist in the development and submission of research proposals to publications, conferences, and other opportunities</span></li> </ol> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Schedule:</strong> 10 hours per week</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Qualifications/Education:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Current graduate students are encouraged to apply; coursework or experience in research methods, social sciences, public policy, or a related field is preferred</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Familiarity with the following or similar programs: </span> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Quantitative Analysis: Microsoft Excel, SPSS</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Qualitative Analysis: ATLAS.ti, Ninivo, Dedoose</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Qualtrics including survey creation, distribution, and analysis features</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Microsoft Office, Outlook </span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Detail-oriented, story-focused, ability to connect findings to broader trends across fields including child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral-health and more</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Flexible and skilled at adjusting to new timelines and projects</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Grant writing experience preferred but not required.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Benefits: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Voluntary Dental</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Voluntary Vision</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">UNUM Supplemental Benefits</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">State Sick Leave-where applicable</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Employee Assistance Program </span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Pet Insurance</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Direct Deposit</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Competitive Weekly Pay</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Flexible Schedule</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics</span></p> <p> </p>
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