Department: Prevention Science Institute
Rank: Research Assistant (Type B)
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Positions available: Two

Review of Applications Begins

Immediately. To ensure consideration, please apply by October 7, 2024; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For considerations, complete applications should include:
1. A current resume that outlines your educational and work experience. These details are used to determine if applicants meet the
qualifications of this position.
2. A cover letter that describes how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position; and
3. Names and contact information for three professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Department Summary

The Prevention Science Institute (PSI) at the University of Oregon is a multi-disciplinary institute focused on understanding human development, preventing behavioral health problems, and implementing effective interventions in community settings. The core mission of the PSI is to improve the lives and well-being of at-risk children, individuals, and families throughout the lifespan.

Position Summary

A Child Social Communication Interventionist is a direct service provider who is responsible for providing comprehensive assessment and intervention services to preschool-aged children who have limited language and who are diagnosed with autism. This position is part of a federally funded grant aimed at developing personalized sequences of interventions to maximize children’s nonverbal and spoken communication.

The Child Social Communication Interventionist will have the opportunity learn multiple cutting-edge social communication interventions as the project includes multiple approaches to teaching communication skills. The interventionist will be expected to deliver the interventions with high fidelity (with consistent access to clinical support and feedback from leading experts) with children with autism, collaborate with parents/caregivers and educators, and conduct assessments with the child.

The Child Social Communication Interventionist performs work in the field of speech therapy, early intervention, and prevention science that requires advanced knowledge, defined as work which is predominantly intellectual in character, and consistently exercises discretion and independent judgement. Service delivery will occur in a clinic space at the UO Portland campus, in children’s homes, or other community locations (e.g., children’s schools/daycares) depending on family preference. As such, the position may require local travel, in and around Portland, to visit participants’ homes.

Additional expectations of the position:
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience working with young children with special needs; knowledge of child development.
• Experience interacting with families, home environments, and parents.

Professional Competencies

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide developmentally appropriate early intervention programming.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to receive and incorporate clinical feedback into practice.
• Multicultural competence and experience working in diverse communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral interventions and/or education interventions for children with autism.
• Licensed to practice, or be eligible for a license, in the state of Oregon.
• Experience with direct services with high-risk populations.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Experience collaborating with a variety of disciplines and social service agencies.
• Experience with intervention research and/ or randomized controlled trial research methodology.
• Fluency in Spanish.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

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