Project Assistant * bilingual in Spanish & English

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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). Our team examines and delivers parenting interventions to improve child development outcomes in at‑risk populations at pediatric clinics across New York City (PlayReadVIP;(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). 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.

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. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability 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.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, children, and parents in educational, hospital, or mental health settings.
• Previous research experience (preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with the foster system or experience working with families affected by it.
• Previous experience with databases, e.g., Epic, Excel, REDCap, or other similar programs.

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

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, weank an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.

Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well‑being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive…