Research and Implementation Specialist - The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) : Job Details

The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) is currently seeking an experienced professional to serve as a full time Research and Implementation Specialist. In collaboration with the Research and Evaluation Department, the Specialist will be responsible for implementing, evaluating, and managing funded research projects in the domains of child sexual abuse prevention and victim support programs. Under supervision of the Research Director, this position will participate in all phases of the implementation process, from planning, execution, and monitoring, through analysis, interpretation and reporting of findings. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: planning and initiation of projects, formulation of program relevant research hypotheses, extracting, preparing and analyzing data to address research questions and federal reporting requirements, developing data collection instruments, survey tools, and analysis plans for research initiatives, and assisting in the development and production of performance monitoring reports and publications.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage funded projects using established protocols; ability to design new protocols
• Conceptualize and independently manage data tracking systems and program fidelity monitoring
• Provide data quality assurance, statistical analysis of longitudinal, comparative and cross-sectional data
• Develop and prepare reports of status, progress, and outcomes of evaluation activities
• Collaborate on development and drafting manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals
• Create accessible, public facing data briefs for use in media and web dissemination
• Assist in writing proposals as necessary to continue or initiate research and special projects

Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will have a background in applied research, evaluation, social or implementation science. Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to complete high quality work independently as well as be a contributing member of a team. The candidate should have postdoctoral or equivalent experience, in addition to:

• Master s degree or doctorate in social science (ex. Psychology), public health, statistics, social work, or related field.
• 3+ years of demonstrated research project design and implementation experience
• Record of peer reviewed publications
• Grant writing experience and/or funding track record
• Excellent analytical skills and expertise in data management and analysis software (SPSS, Stata, etc.)
• The ability to lead projects from planning to completion
• A commitment to affecting change through empirical research
• Knowledge of and contribution to the fields of complex trauma, child sexual abuse, supervised visitation, or related evidence-based interventions
• Ability to work independently, generate ideas, meet deadlines and produce high quality work

This role provides an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in research and evaluation, a demonstrated commitment to helping children and families that have experienced trauma, and enthusiasm to contribute to the advancement of The NYSPCC in the fields of supervised visitation, trauma treatment, and child sexual abuse prevention.

Salary: $80K-90K, commensurate with experience.

Excellent benefit package, including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 403B plan, life insurance, and generous vacation/personal day leave. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

The NYSPCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes diversity in its employment practices. Employment decisions are made without regard to an applicant's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender (including gender identity and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, arrest or conviction record (consistent with the provisions of New York State s Corrections Law), partnership status, familial status, liability for military service, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offense, veteran status, genetic pre-disposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.