Lead Navigator Research Specialist II

MO Institute of Mental Health

MISSOURI INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Lead Navigator Research Specialist II

Nature of Work

This position includes work on a federally funded grant designed to plan, implement and evaluate a sexual risk avoidance prevention education program. The person in this position will work on a grant team at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health and perform coordination and support activities.

• Performs professional technical project tasks and participates in a variety of research procedures.
• Possesses a broad understanding of the job.
• Understands how own and related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives.
• Research information, collects data, and prepares analyses/reports as directed.
• Provides solutions to problems based on practice and existing precedents or procedures.
• Impacts the team's results through the quality and effectiveness of own work.
• Explains information to and within the team, noting improvements, efficiencies etc. to manager/supervisor and/or appropriate team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Navigation services to link project participants to care via assessment and referrals.
• Provide follow-up to ensure project participants are engaged and retained in services and in the program intervention.
• Manage/Oversee a Community Health Distribution Hub.
• Recruit, Engage, and Retain Project Partners & Stakeholders
• Provide oversight of recruitment data and manage recruitment analysis.
• Recruit and collect data on organizations to provide captive audiences for program interventions.
• Assist with curricula facilitation.
• Assist with data collection and data entry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

8am - 5pm; M-F

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Master's degree preferred with a minimum of two years' experience working with minority populations, prevention programs and communities of color
• Applies skills and knowledge in a variety of processes, procedures and systems throughout the research function.
• Experience in community-based case management, program development and implementation.
• Experience working with minority populations.
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of at-risk youth.
• Knowledgeable of community resources and services related to HIV and substance use.
• Excellent verbal, written and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Ability to take initiative with minimal direction.
• Ability to work in close collaboration with other team members and project partners.
• Computer efficacy in Microsoft office, internet usage and database experience.
• Ability to work flexible schedules that could include evenings and weekends.
  

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $18.50 - $26.34 per hour
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: 4488 - Research Specialist II

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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