Intake Coordinator​/Research Assistant

Intake Coordinator/Research Assistant

Staff/Clerical

Queens, NY • :  
• Full-Time/Regular

St. John’s, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy;
Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online.

The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.

Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Child HELP Partnership (CHP) n’s University is seeking a Bachelor’s-level applicant for an Intake Coordinator /Research Assistant, beginning immediately.

CHP is designed to protect and heal children and caregivers from trauma and its emotional impact. Founded in 2001, CHP is nationally recognized as a leading source for evidence-based mental health treatment and prevention of childhood trauma. The CHP team delivers free therapy in our clinic and online for children and their parents. In addition, CHP offers educational training to parents, other adults caring for children, and mental health professionals.

Parents and caregivers are empowered with strategies to prevent trauma. Clinicians across the country are empowered with scientifically-sound therapies that mitigate the impact of trauma. CHP recently received a $3 million grant to train communities in eight states on their evidence-based services and interventions. All programs embed evaluation systems so that they are continually improved.

• Oversee outreach to community partners, including presentations on child maltreatment, bereavement, and how CHP’s services can effectively address children’s needs
• Coordinate scheduling of assessments and childcare
• Train and oversee students and volunteers on childcare, data management in Qualtrics and SPSS, psychological assessments, and other lab protocols
• Maintain supplies for all clinical research projects
• Assist with development and fundraising activities
• Conduct phone screens with caregivers of traumatized and grieving children

• Compile applications and amendments for the Institutional Review Board
• Aid with data collection and management, including building online data collection via Qualtrics, writing SPSS syntax, and data entry and cleaning
• Support with data analysis for grant reports
• Manage thorough literature reviews on psychological measures to help supervisors determine appropriate protocol changes
• Assist with conference presentations and manuscripts

The Intake Coordinator /Research Assistant works closely with CHP leadership and staff in a supportive environment.

This is a great opportunity to:

• Gain experience in a clinical research setting, essential for those interested in pursuing related graduate programs
• Strengthen research skills
• Hone and present independent projects at research meetings

This position requires a minimum of a two-year commitment due to the time spent on training.

The Intake Coordinator’s schedule is Monday-Friday, 10 am-6 pm.

Start date is immediately to allow for training by current Intake Coordinator.

• B.A./B.S. in psychology, social work, or related healthcare field
• Experience in a research lab
• Experience with children in a professional setting
• Experience with SPSS
• Bilingual…