Research Aide/Education Program Specialist
Research Aide/Education Program Specialist
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Job Description
Research Aide/Education Program Specialist will support the development and implementation of prevention intervention and evaluation activities to support violence prevention services. The position will provide both individual and groupbased services and support to assist in addressing risk factors of youth participants. The person will be employed by the University of Kansas (KU) but may be colocated or needed to work from the Kansas City and/or Lawrence office depending on the work. The KU CCHD provides a supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with a committed team and community partners. In addition specific duties include:
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
20 hours weekly
Contact Information to Applicants
Margaret Grove () Administrative Associate Sr
Position Overview
The Center for Community Health and Development is seeking a Research Aide to serve as a Violence Prevention Specialist. The position will support youth and community violence prevention and evaluation efforts including the Youth Violence Prevention Center Kansas City to implement and evaluate the ThrYve Youth Violence Prevention Initiative () . The KU CCHD also supports the evaluation of other prevention efforts which may also be supported in this position.
We seek a professional with experience and interest in community violence prevention and evaluation. The position is funded through the Center for Community Health & Development at the University of Kansas (KU CCHD) (). The KU CCHD provides a supportive working environment competitive benefits and the opportunity to work with a committed team and community partners.
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Position Requirements
This position requires flexibility to work some evenings & weekends a reliable car and a valid drivers license. Standard schedule may be between 9 am to 6 pm. The position will require the ability to work from Kansas City.
Research Aide/Education Program Specialist will support the development and implementation of prevention intervention and evaluation activities to support violence prevention services. The position will provide both individual and groupbased services and support to assist in addressing risk factors of youth participants. The person will be employed by the University of Kansas (KU) but may be colocated or needed to work from the Kansas City and/or Lawrence office depending on the work. The KU CCHD provides a supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with a committed team and community partners. In addition specific duties include:
- 50% Develop implement and/or evaluate prevention programs for youth in the Kansas City metro area. Assist with providing in and outofschool services and supports (e.g. after school prevention program) for the youth.
- 20% Support evaluation activities to gather information from participants and partners related to program effectiveness through surveys focus groups interviews and review data and other information. Document consistently and accurately in written and computerized records all program and partner activities. Support review and reporting of documented information for evaluation of programs and initiatives. Assist with preparing timely reports and other evaluation activities.
- 10% Coordinate and broker resources referrals and support for implementing and collecting data to examine the delivery of services to youth including examining youth and family case plans to address health academic and personal goals. Provide plan support navigation and advocacy services in the school home and community to support youth participants (ages 1219) and their families.
- 10% Provide support for coalition activities and partners of violence prevention efforts including the ThrYve Systems and Youth Advisory Board. Support violence prevention partner meetings and activities.
- 10% Assist in violence prevention efforts for the project and/or with other partners and support other duties as assigned.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
20 hours weekly
Contact Information to Applicants
Margaret Grove () Administrative Associate Sr
- Bachelors degree plus at least one yearof experience working with community groups health agencies and/or youth organizations. Or an associate degree plus three years of related professional experience or high school diploma plus five years of related professional experience working with community groups health agencies and/or youth organizations.
- Previous experience that required knowledge understanding and familiarity working with the AmeriCorps program to support the ThrYve approach to youth violence prevention as evidenced by prior experience and the application materials.
- Excellent written skills as evidenced by the application materials.
- 1 year of experience that required working with community groups and/or populations in a community health setting a youthserving organization or a communitybased organization focused on serving area residents in an urban or metropolitan setting. as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous work experience that required the ability to work independently and as part of a team and work well with supervision as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous experience and exposure to using computers and computer programs including Word Excel and PowerPoint Team; Ability to learn new computer software and applications as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
The Center for Community Health and Development is seeking a Research Aide to serve as a Violence Prevention Specialist. The position will support youth and community violence prevention and evaluation efforts including the Youth Violence Prevention Center Kansas City to implement and evaluate the ThrYve Youth Violence Prevention Initiative () . The KU CCHD also supports the evaluation of other prevention efforts which may also be supported in this position.
We seek a professional with experience and interest in community violence prevention and evaluation. The position is funded through the Center for Community Health & Development at the University of Kansas (KU CCHD) (). The KU CCHD provides a supportive working environment competitive benefits and the opportunity to work with a committed team and community partners.
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins Thursday May 29th 2025. For consideration please apply by Wednesday May 28th 2025Position Requirements
This position requires flexibility to work some evenings & weekends a reliable car and a valid drivers license. Standard schedule may be between 9 am to 6 pm. The position will require the ability to work from Kansas City.
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