Project Assistant

Position Summary:

We are seeking a bilingual Project Assistant (PlayReadVIP Coach) to work in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine (PI: Alan Mendelsohn, MD). The candidate will be responsible for multiple project tasks and will work with a multidisciplinary team of pediatricians, psychologists, and other child development professionals.

• Administer standardized program to parents of infants and young children, providing tips about reading, playing, and interacting with their children.
• Record and review video sessions of parents and children playing together, offering positive reinforcement.
• Recruit families into the program and coordinate closely with clinic staff.
• Maintain records of family participation in the program and manage databases.
• Develop rapport with families in the program and track/schedule program visits.
• Conduct interviews with parents on a range of topics, including depression screening and child development behaviors.
• Prepare, update, and translate project‑related documents.
• Maintain and organize project materials.
• Assist with coordination and training of volunteers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of research and clinical staff.

• Supporting research tasks such as participant recruitment, informed consent, and administering developmental assessments.
• Transcribing and/or coding research data.

• This position will be primarily based at one or more partner locations including:
  Children's Aid Bronx Health Center (910 E 172nd St, Bronx, NY, 10460), Children's Aid Milbank Health Services (14-32 W 118th St, New York, NY, 10026), the PlayReadVIP National Center in Manhattan, and North Hudson Community Action Corporation (NHCAC) in West New York, NJ.
• Locations may be subject to change.
• Staff may occasionally be required to work at other NYC‑area sites for training and program delivery.
• There may also be opportunities to participate in additional programmatic or research projects.

To qualify you must have a High school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365. Strong analytical ability, critical thinking, and proactive problem‑solving skills. Must be organized, detail‑oriented, dependable and flexible. Have excellent oral/written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding design and implementation.

Fluency in spoken and written Spanish. Bachelor's Degree in child development, child life, infancy, special education, family processes, maternal and child health, or related field (preferred). Experience working with infants, toddlers, children, and parents in educational, hospital, or mental health settings. Previous research experience is preferred but not required. Familiarity with the foster system or experience working with families affected by it (preferred).

Previous experience with databases, e.g., Epic, Excel, REDCap, or other similar programs (preferred).

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $42,100.00 - $52,000.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. View Know Your Rights:
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